We have been taught there are steps to follow when milking a cow. Books have been written about protocols in the parlor . . . but do they always get followed?

Attracting quality candidates for a job is a top complaint among those looking to hire employees

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!”

Brian Schilling of Schilling Farms LLC, in Darlington, Wis., along with the herd’s veterinarian, BJ Jones, D.V.M., presented “This award-winning herd talks about reproductive strategies”...

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

They say that past performance is the best indicator of future results

We are familiar with the concept of more milk equals more income. However, if additional milk comes with higher expenses, it may not be profitable

Even though there were many holidays I wasn't able to spend with my parents after moving east, my parents still made their presence felt with phone calls, greeting cards, prayers, and laughter

There are some seasons in life that just seem busier then others. On the farm, it’s almost year-round with spring planting, fall harvest, packed summer months, and braving winter's challenges

Any calf that doesn’t drink its milk, is scouring, or looks a little thirsty gets a bottle of electrolytes

While not a devastating year for growing crops, it certainly was not ideal. Weather, milk prices, and export bureaucracy have left many feeling a bit underwhelmed

The philosophy at Ovaltop Holsteins has always been to breed a top herd of registered Holsteins while improving each generation by pursuing exceptional type, outstanding production, and enhanced genetics

These three food stands at World Dairy Expo have more options than just corndogs and cheese curds

It’s becoming increasingly obvious to me that what we’re doing right now in the dairy industry isn’t working. If it were, family farms wouldn’t be selling out at such an alarming...

As our family travels down the path of robotic milking, we continue to learn lessons that I will pass on to you

As dairy farmers, we all know that June is Dairy Month. It’s a time to celebrate our industry and really work at highlighting our unique stories

It’s not just what we feed calves when they are young, but also how they are fed that will set the stage for their long-term eating behavior

The pericardium from a cow is now used to repair human heart valves

What will dairy look like in the future? It was that question that spurred dairy consultant Jack Britt to collaborate with a team of experts to examine dairying in the future

This homework may include you spending a little money on blood samples or feed samples, but spending a little money now before spending a lot of money later may actually save you money and time in the...