We added a small milk culturing lab to our farm, and I highly recommend it to other farmers

As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer

I was once told by a vet, “The scours didn't kill your calf, you did.” I was completely appalled at the fact that he had just accused me of letting my calf die

In my last blog, I shared insights from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s report from the virtual Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES) hosted during the summer

Managing the why and not the people is the key differentiator between many businesses. Oftentimes, people have the opposite in place because it seems easier at first

I know you’ve heard it before: “‘So-and-so’ is a cow whisperer; they seem to know a cow is sick before the cow does!” If you’re the lucky recipient of such high praise,...

Nearly every year we have had severe heat stress within our dry cow group. This happened for the most part because they were used to living life

It was a typical afternoon for my childhood: I’d just gotten home from a volleyball practice, and I needed to feed the heifers

American consumers and American dairy farmers love cheese, but we likely don’t often remember the by-product that comes from making that cheese

Located in Blackstone, Va., Richlands Dairy and Creamery is home to multiple generations of the Jones family that continue to work day in and day out to provide consumers with their best products, service,...

I hate watching the news. But the other day, I was stuck watching the news and I literally shuddered at all the depressing stuff going on in the world right now

Young calves are the most fragile asset a dairy producer has. We know that a calf’s value later in life as a profitable milk cow is largely impacted by her early development, but maintaining a successful...

Just as each fatty acid has its own characteristics, so do fatty acid supplements. This topic was covered in the Hoard’s Dairyman monthly webinar “Incorporating supplemental fatty acids in...

A calf does not necessarily die from diarrhea, but from the impact that diarrhea has on the body

If there’s anything dairy farmers are very good at, it’s routine. It is our job to do the same job 365 days a year

Growing up as a breed convention attendee and competitor, I knew that the end of the school year didn’t mean the beginning of vacation, hanging by the pool, or even simply relaxing in front of the...

The breeding age heifer contributes greatly to the future success of a dairy. She can also be the source of lost opportunities. Joe Dalton, University of Idaho, addressed the importance of getting young...

I hear all these people going on the “Keto” diet, and it is driving me nuts! All I can think of is, “KETOSIS IS BAD!”

When it is hot outside, the future of your herd is impacted — and that is not just while the temperature is elevated