When one Illinois farm family came to a crossroads, they took a leap into the unknown and reaped major rewards as a result

Kiefland Holsteins in southeastern Minnesota installed its first robotic milkers in 2011, and the family has learned a great deal in the past four years

Atypical youth succeed at national dairy bowl contest

With the aid of finger paints, Stephanie Arndt and Pandora the Painted Cow are making dairy approachable for youth. Children and adults alike in central New York are learning where their favorite dairy...

Beef remains the most common, and most valuable, protein used by foodservice operators

Feeding heifers doesn't always have to be a guessing game

Members of our editorial staff spent a week enhancing their photography skills while traveling through Illinois and Missouri

New research reveals the real reason Swiss cheese is full of holes, and why those holes are getting smaller

Farms can be dangerous places. On working farms, there's constant movement of people and equipment. And with summer, that means more activity and more people

A strong workplace environment requires daily attentiveness to clear communication and a strong employee culture

Livestock deserve quality care and perform better when they receive it; it's in our best interest to make every day the best it can be for our animals

Postsecondary education provides many options for hands-on learning

FDA studies possible milk and meat residue correlation

Cheese and other fermented dairy products may play an active role in a heart-healthy diet

Shrink is hard to define, but committing to best management practices during harvest, ensiling and feedout can reduce its impact. Over the past few years, sustainability has earned its status as a dairy...

Researchers and extension specialists in Texas, New Mexico and at the High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (HICAHS) in Colorado are in the earliest stage of developing what...

"Fuel Greatness" campaign stresses breakfast for children. Breakfast sets the table for the day's activities. Starting the day with a meal is the fuel that helps us stay active. Studies have shown that...

Crisis management is intimidating to address but essential for long-term success. When I was 12, my family had an experience that significantly altered our operation. At 11 p.m. in the middle of wheat...

Effluent planning can be done now to make harvest easier this year Growing up on a small dairy farm, silage effluent wasn't something I was overly aware of other than it smelled, and I tried not to get...

Complimentary professional services for dairymen are available to Wisconsin farmers. When things get tough for dairy producers, they look for help. A family member, friend or trusted confidant can be...