“Roots, roots, roots, and more roots. I want roots.” That was the message soil scientist Jamie Patton shared loud and clear during her presentation at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin’s...

When asked which platform is best to reach today’s consumer, there’s one that shows up prominently in Google searches and social media: YouTube. Why is that?

In recent years, research on pair-housing calves has helped the dairy community recognize that calves can benefit from socialization. Pair-housed calves grow as well as or even better than individually...

A strand of twine, an empty teat dip barrel, a lose piece of wire, a scrap of freestall neck rail, emptied mineral tubs, extra metal brackets, broken skid loader attachments, and so forth — these...

The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...

If the past year has taught me anything, it’s the importance of having options in the grocery store

I’m sure several farmers can recall a time when they have reached a point where the next step in trying to repair their equipment is taking it back to the dealer. I

The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own

A website can be a valuable online platform for your business. Here are some thoughts to get you started

A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring

A local chocolate milk and other promotions helped spread the dairy message at the New York City Marathon

As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve

Whether it is a tractor-loving toddler or a teenager who grew up in the inner city somewhere, we need young people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to be excited about agriculture and help feed the world

At the Sustainable Agriculture Summit, three college students shared their thoughts on sustainability during a panel discussion

Social media gives dairy a large audience to connect with; it’s up to you to decide which platform fits your needs and interests

From people to cows, no one likes to be overcrowded, so the goal is to put up facilities that will meet today and tomorrow’s needs

If your local store is low on dairy products, take the time to say something – they may thank you