As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner

If your local store is low on dairy products, take the time to say something – they may thank you

American Dairy Association (ADA) North East is one of the state and regional dairy checkoff organizations that has a fully developed retail program designed to keep dairy cases clean, cold, and well-s

It seems that agriculture has become the scapegoat for all the world’s problems

Every once in a blue moon we have a cold, sickness, or milk production drop from a feed change hit our herd. If you’re a dairyman, I am quite sure you have dealt with these things before

Udder Milk, a New Jersey home delivery company, broke state law according to the New Jersey Department of Health. A cease and desist order

Timing could not be worse as the country ramps up its dairy and beef export efforts

Confirmation reached the Hoard's Dairyman offices that a BSE case had been found in a California dairy cow shortly after 2 p.m. Central time yesterday. Thoughts of "the Christmas surprise" of 2003 (the...

During a trip to Japan this month, visits to food markets were eye-opening. There were both similarities and differences to the United States. First of all, Class 1 fluid milk use in Japan (they call it...

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruled on the side of two Southeast Minnesota dairy farms who sued Northern States Power County, a division of Xcel Energy, over allegations that stray voltage killed...

Data is one of the most valuable assets on your farm

How can we better understand consumer choices in the dairy industry?

Far from just another thing to add to the schedule, these activities molded the trajectory of my future

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

Proper management during a calf’s early days lays the foundation for lifetime success and helps unlock its full potential. Using herd management software to record calf and heifer data can pro

Calf morbidity and mortality continue to be a challenge for dairy producers. A 2014 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey found that calf mortality averaged around 8% while morbidity...

Harvest is one of the most dangerous times of year for a farmer. Communication can help avoid emergency situations

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

It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy