When Chad Abbas, herdsman at Van Voorst Dairy, set out to improve reproductive efficiency a few years ago, he found the answer by combining targeted estrus synchronization with SenseHub® Dairy cow...

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

From hand-written 4x6 paper note cards and breeding wheels to cowside data entry and real-time performance alerts, dairy farm technology has come a long way

The 20th Merle Howard award went to this Wisconsin native

Kyle Welk topped the field of 60 that participated in this year’s Youth Fitting Contest

Don’t just thank farmers this time of year as they begin harvest, thank the ones that feed them, too

Whether your goal is to reduce odor and greenhouse gas emissions, minimize manure pathogens, add a new revenue source, participate in developing carbon markets, or take advantage of all these benefits...

Dairy Challenge plays a practical role within the college experience

Service trucks are great places for farm animals to hop from farm to farm

Harvest season is quickly approaching. Be aware of your surroundings to ensure a safe harvest season

It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy

Growing up on a dairy farm taught me a multitude of things. I learned how to tie a slip knot or how to drive a tractor before I could drive a car, but above all it taught me discipline

The USDA's Cattle Inventory Report reveals that the U.S. cattle inventory is the smallest it’s been in 73 years.1 At the same time, consumer demand for beef continues to grow steadily

National Dairy Council (NDC) leads nutrition research and education on dairy’s role in healthy eating patterns that support health and wellness

Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment

Vegan and animal rights activists are pushing for “plant-based” menus in a growing number of schools

On the dairy, decisions are never made in a vacuum. Each choice impacts the next

One of the primary goals when feeding cows is to maximize fiber and starch digestibility for efficient production