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...

Lameness in dairy cattle isn’t just a welfare concern; it’s a costly drag on productivity. It reduces milk output, increases involuntary culling, and drives-up labor and treatment costs

There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to dry-off — and plenty of myths to go with them. Whether it’s how to slow down milk production at dry-off or which protocols will best set...

Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole

In today's dynamic dairy landscape, exploring new revenue streams beyond traditional milk sales is an important financial strategy, especially as sustainability initiatives offer new income opportunities

Robust. That’s an accurate word to describe the research to support cow cooling investments to reduce heat stress effects. The financial consequences of heat stress on dairy farms in the

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?

When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance

It is often a hot and thankless job to be the head bug eliminator on a dairy farm

Just like how we make sure that we, ourselves are comfortable, we do the same for our cows

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

Growing up on a farm, kids gain strength that can only be define as “farm kid strong.”

It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true

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