The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan

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

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

There are so many resources available to support farmers when mental health challenges become reality

A regular morning in the parlor produced my most unbelievable farm story

We try to review vaccination schedules every few years on our farm by addressing any issues we’ve seen and asking ourselves questions about what we need from the protocol

Nutrition plays a vital role in the functionality of a cow’s immune system

Leaving the farm, even for a short while, requires detailed planning ahead of time

As an industry, we strive to feed cows as consistent and high-quality a diet as possible

The midwinter temperature swings we’re experiencing are making caring for calves more challenging

The time to review a protocol is before procedural drift causes a problem

If you don’t tell your story, someone will tell another story

I’m learning that it’s okay to take time away from work for the things I care about

Sometimes going back to the basics of good care is just what animals need

We’ve milked three times per day for more than 20 years, and as such my family’s dairy is incredibly reliant on good employees to execute these milkings

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

We talk a lot about the business side of transition but not much or at all about the emotional and social changes

Inadvertently, I became a go-to animal health guru in my county

A number of dairy organizations work together to manage crisis and issues and strengthen consumer confidence in our farms and products

Partnerships developed by Dairy Management Inc. and the dairy checkoff drive sales of dairy products at restaurant chains across the country and around the world