In our barns, flies are the top cause of bunching cows

Animal rights activists find strength in fighting against agricultural production practices with ballot initiatives

While those of us in agriculture take efforts to help consumers understand where their food comes from, we can also equip ourselves to answer more questions by branching out from what we know best

Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wis., presented its Hoard’s Dairyman Award to recent graduate Erik Walters

June Dairy Month is often celebrated by communities hosting breakfasts on the farm to promote the dairy industry

Sharing what we’re dealing with can help others help us

Research indicates those that work on dairies have less gastrointestinal related symptoms than nonfarmers

Midwestern temperatures in the last 90 days have been warmer than typical years

Our team works hard, so it pays off to have some fun at the farm, too

For nearly 10 years, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council has been driving positive change in the dairy industry

For many of us, our passion for dairy cows and agriculture began at a young age. Growing up on a dairy farm teaches skills and provides experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. We received...

Young people who are looking to learn have been great fits for our farm team

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