While facing the “college plague” last week, which I’m sure many in or around college campuses have faced at some point this semester or in past semesters, something happened that I never...

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

Everyone has their own opinions on how they like their cheese. The Dairy Checkoff has been doing some hot takes when it comes to different ways to incorporate cheese in our everyday lives!

When Chad Abbas, herdsman at Van Voorst Dairy, set out to improve reproductive efficiency a few years ago, he found the answer by combining targeted estrus synchronization with SenseHub® Dairy cow...

Kindness on social media can lead to productive conversations

At my desk, I have what some would call a “mood board” that is filled with inspirational quotes and photos of what matters the most to me

The impacts of milk replacer on calf gut health are an ongoing conversation in the dairy industry

If you love dairy products but struggle with digestive issues, there are still ways to enjoy many dairy foods

The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate

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

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

Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast

Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast

While I had planned to write about a different topic this week, I decided I had to share a comical moment from my day instead

Dairy-beef crossbreeding can introduce a value-added revenue stream for producers and help meet the needs of a high-demand beef market

When presented with a problem, we look for a solution. It is human nature to want an answer, but sometimes it is not always easy to find one

Let’s talk about first-calf heifers, or, as I like to call them, first-calf velociraptors

One of the reasons I love hanging out with people in the agricultural community, especially dairy farmers, is because it is so easy to start a conversation about all the classic debates

Number one rule of crisis planning: prepare for the crisis before it happens. You’ve likely seen the devastating headlines by now about the farm fire in Texas that took the lives of thousands of...

“It’s not my job.” Those words just make you cringe, right? I’m guilty, though. Growing up on the farm, I started working at a very young age feeding calves and running around,...