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May 20 2024
Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability. One often overlooked aspect contributing to this is oxidative stress
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May 9 2024
Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside
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May 8 2024
June Dairy Month is often celebrated by communities hosting breakfasts on the farm to promote the dairy industry
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May 2 2024
Work and insights from University of British Columbia’s David Fraser highlight the importance of human and animal interactions
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April 29 2024
The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate
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April 26 2024
As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner
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April 23 2024
ADA North East created the Virtual Farm Tour program to bring the farm to the classroom to help build trust in dairy
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April 19 2024
A recent rural tragedy inspired students to promote farm road safety using skills learned at the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference
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April 11 2024
We change features within our barns along with the changing seasons to create fresh air and a cooler environment for our cattle
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April 4 2024
This young bull calf gave us quite a scare at just hours old
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April 3 2024
Young people who are looking to learn have been great fits for our farm team
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March 29 2024
As a full-time dairy farmer, it remains an important way for me to get inspired, learn new tools and skills, and meet others who are working toward similar goals
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March 27 2024
It is so important that we engage with policymakers to ensure animal agriculture’s voice is heard in discussions that could impact the way farmers and ranchers do what they do
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March 1 2024
Farming brings special people into our lives, and some of these lifelong friends are hard to say goodbye to
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Feb. 26 2024
2023 was a challenging year for dairy producers, navigating economic struggles, and uncertainties. In such times, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance emerges as a crucial tool to mitigate risks and...
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Feb. 16 2024
On our farm, we are always evolving, and in the near future, that includes the way cow traffic will flow through our freestall barn
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Feb. 15 2024
Adjusting to parenthood for us means incorporating our daughter into everyday farm life, and although it’s not always easy, we are loving it
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Feb. 6 2024
Cow location technology can help reduce frustration, stress and lost time spent seeking specific animals
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Feb. 1 2024
I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers
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Jan. 25 2024
Dumping milk is painful but what we have to do when a tank is not safe to sell