At the beginning of my fall semester in 2018, my only concerns were keeping up with classes and dairy judging

June is supposed to be a time to celebrate and promote dairy, but unfortunately, I think what I’ll remember most about June of this year is the extreme level of animal rights activist activity

Summer break is here and so are the kids! Holy moly! I love those little humans, but wow, they have some serious energy

Having eyes on your parlor all the time doesn’t sound like a bad thing

This time of year brings youth indoors for competitions. In a few months, they will be outdoors working with their animals on a more regular basis

When it is hot outside, the future of your herd is impacted — and that is not just while the temperature is elevated

Nearly 100 years ago, my great-grandfather traveled by himself on a cattle boat from the Azores Islands of Portugal in search of a better life

We are well aware of the concept of supply and demand. We are all too familiar with milk’s response

It was supposed to be a routine disbudding for a group of calves, but for one small Jersey, something went wrong

It was picture perfect. My wife was preparing an amazing meal in the kitchen, the kids were playing in the family room, and I was soaking it all in while holding my baby girl as she cooed and looked at...

Christmas came early for Rivendale Farms of Pittsburgh LLC, Bulger, Pa., as their cow, MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad-ET, received top honors at the International Jersey Show at World Dairy E

Whether it’s clipping, leading, doing nightline, or something else, everybody has a way of helping out to make sure the cattle make it to the ring ready for the show

As consumers continue to drive the market based on fear and misinformation while manufacturers continue to bend to their will, the dairy industry will continue to see useful technology challenged and marketed...

“Bolstering transition cow immunity” was the title of the September Hoard’s Dairyman webinar

There is a consistent message that dairy producers have been hearing — Connect with your consumers. They want to know the people who produce their food

“You are smart.” “You know cows.” “You can tell stories.”

Spring always marks a special occasion in our family as we attend the Volunteer Firefighter’s annual banquet

Employee turnover is top of mind for many farmers as labor continues to be a hot topic in the dairy industry

Flavor is the top driver of yogurt purchases, but health benefit is a close second

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”