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

Utilizing a bedded pack, adequate feedbunk space, and careful monitoring, this herd gets their special needs cows back in business quick. Every operation is unique and different, but there are some ideas...

Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...

Heifer inventories have flirted with generational lows, and prices for bred or fresh heifers have bumped against the ceiling. An interesting analysis in a recent Virginia Dairy Pipeline reminded farmers...

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

Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop

Feed makes up more than half of the costs on a dairy farm. In recent years, more attention has been given to the cost of feed shrink

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

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

Ensure that your heifer facilities are designed for your heifer sizes and needs

Sorting cows and defending opposing players share many similarities

Applying manure to soil during the fall provides the soil with nutrients for the upcoming year

When troubleshooting cow health issues, go back to the basics

We should celebrate all the different hobbies people in agriculture enjoy

Kindness on social media can lead to productive conversations

Showing at the county fair teaches us many things that we will continue to carry with us our entire lives

We don’t have to be everything people think farmers are, but we often feel like we do

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...

Bringing visitors onto your farm to help them understand agriculture doesn’t have to be intimidating

Fixing small issues around the farm makes a big difference to how we operate