Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better

Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?

About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...

In 2007, my grandfather gave me my very first heifer calf. The calf and I were best friends

During the busy spring season, hanging out in the house with kiddos isn’t an option. Having a 3-month-old and 20-month-old means a lot of creativity when it comes to getting chores done, spending...

With a little elbow grease, things can be made new again

Today’s dairy cows produce more milk than ever before. Higher capacity and more precise monitoring are essential during milking. And easy-to-use controls are a must in the parlor

Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop

Chore tasks become a little less boring with a furry friend in tow

Protect yourself and your business against the threat of a cybersecurity breach

Now more than ever, the public is interested in where their food comes from. It is up to us farmers to show them what exactly happens

The Midwest Dairy Challenge provided students with an opportunity to learn and make new connections

Between 10 and 28 days in milk, our vet palpates and checks each of our fresh cows

Adding sorghum to your crop rotation is an economic and sustainable addition to your farm

With trait advancements like HarvXtra®, alfalfa continues to transform the way farmers approach everything from harvest timing to feed management

Through the help of the Greek yogurt and cheese mascots, the checkoff is focused on educating people about lactose-free dairy options

Six more weeks of winter is not a welcome prediction for this dairy farmer

Animal monitoring systems are a time-tested and proven solution for accurate heat detection. They can also unlock other reproductive efficiencies to bring more dollars to your bottom line

Our country is facing all kinds of difficult weather, but farmers just keep farming

Whether you are considering (or reconsidering) installing sort gates or looking to improve efficiency with your current setup, here are two things to ponder