There are real benefits for herds that can achieve a 25 percent pregnancy rate. One common goal all dairy producers share is getting cows bred in a timely fashion. What is a realistic target for which...

Last year was a blast from the past for dairies: feed costs dropped below 50 percent of income

I remember having to write an answer to this essay question in my high school English course. We were asked if we would rather be a second-rate artist or be known for making a first-rate soup. While most...

"In the summer of 2009, the Hoard Farm was on the verge of single-digit pregnancy rates," noted Jason Yurs, Hoard's Dairyman farm manager. Prior to the 2009 World Dairy Expo, the farm was sitting at a...

"In the summer of 2009, the Hoard Farm was on the verge of single-digit pregnancy rates," noted Jason Yurs, Hoard's Dairyman farm manager. Prior to the 2009 World Dairy Expo, the farm was sitting at a...

Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole

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...

They say you can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. I take pride in saying that fits me perfectly

When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance

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

It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true

Adding sorghum to your crop rotation is an economic and sustainable addition to your farm

We made our own Superbowl commercial with our calves as the team!

Animal monitoring systems are a time-tested and proven solution for accurate heat detection. They can also unlock other reproductive efficiencies to bring more dollars to your bottom line

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

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

Exploring first insemination requires some trial and error as we aim to discover the best time to provide a first service to our cows

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...

High Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest High Teams at World Dairy Expo

Post-Secondary Dairy Judging Contest High Individuals from past World Dairy Expo contests