As I was walking through one of our freestall barns bringing fetch cows up to get milked, it dawned on me that farmers have some very peculiar, yet somewhat boastworthy talents

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

Farm dogs provide a sense of companionship and emotional support to farmers across the world

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

There’s nothing wrong with seeking a bit of balance

Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside

Understanding how to control flies on livestock begins with understanding the pest’s life cycle

Work and insights from University of British Columbia’s David Fraser highlight the importance of human and animal interactions

Taming some of our animals creates some difficulties but also a herd that is calmer around people

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

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

Farmers think about what’s best for their land more than one day a year

ADA North East created the Virtual Farm Tour program to bring the farm to the classroom to help build trust in dairy

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

A recent rural tragedy inspired students to promote farm road safety using skills learned at the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference

Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health

Farmers get to experience many incredible sights of nature, and last week so did people in many parts of the country

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

We change features within our barns along with the changing seasons to create fresh air and a cooler environment for our cattle