There is always something to be done on a farm, and the list may sometimes seem never-ending

It is easy to get burnt out during a long winter. We must do what we can to stay healthy

I mentioned to my mom the other day that my one-year-old daughter is starting to have opinions on things like what she wants to eat and what she wants to wear

Tick… tick… tick. Time is running out fast on what USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack (pictured here) thinks would be a Medusa-headed disaster for U.S. milk producers if a new farm bill is not passed...

The firestorm of public opinion that has erupted since Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed her state's controversial new immigration law a week ago appears to be occurring everywhere but in Arizona. Hollywood...

On January 23, 1885, Wisconsin's 16th Governor, William Dempster Hoard, launched the very first edition of Hoard's Dairyman. In Hoard's own words, the masthead read, "Hoard's Dairyman is especially devoted...

Setting staggered goals can help us improve our outlook one day at a time

As time rolls on, I want to be intentional about how I spend mine this year

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

A resilient calf is an investment in the long-term health and productivity of your herd

Proper management during a calf’s early days lays the foundation for lifetime success and helps unlock its full potential. Using herd management software to record calf and heifer data can pro

Colostrum management is a crucial aspect of calf health, fundamentally influencing the future productivity and resilience of dairy herds

Just when I thought I had seen bad when it came to natural disasters, I was totally wrong

Finding reliable, well-trained labor to milk cows is becoming increasingly difficult

When you say the state name “California” and ask others what their first thoughts are

Calf morbidity and mortality continue to be a challenge for dairy producers. A 2014 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey found that calf mortality averaged around 8% while morbidity...

Kindness on social media can lead to productive conversations

Joan Seidel of Fleetwood, Pa., was presented the 33rd Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award on Thursday at World Dairy Expo in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner

Why do you feed supplemental fat to your herd? Perhaps you’re aiming to propel your milkfat higher to capture more revenue in your milk check, or you recognize the impact bypass fat can have on feed...

As the summer heat continues, dairy farmers work to reduce heat stress on their cattle