Animal rights activists find strength in fighting against agricultural production practices with ballot initiatives

Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wis., presented its Hoard’s Dairyman Award to recent graduate Erik Walters

Midwestern temperatures in the last 90 days have been warmer than typical years

Young people who are looking to learn have been great fits for our farm team

There are so many resources available to support farmers when mental health challenges become reality

As an industry, we strive to feed cows as consistent and high-quality a diet as possible

2023 was a challenging year for dairy producers, navigating economic struggles, and uncertainties. In such times, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance emerges as a crucial tool to mitigate risks and...

A rapid decline in pH is crucial to achieving an optimal silage fermentation, preserving silage nutrients, and maximizing the feed’s value

Early in my career, a new employer asked me to take a personality test as part of my onboarding. I was an engineer, and I felt strongly that I was not meant for sales

Aside from trips to the parlor and constant body maintenance, cows must be ready to play defense against tough competitors like mastitis

Animal rights activism is big business, bringing in over $800 million in income annually — up from $650 million last year and $595 million in the year prior

It seems crazy how a four-legged animal can determine the direction of your life

As anyone who has trucked cattle can relate to, moving animals is not always the easiest task

The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...

Agricultural occupations have been dominated historically by men, but women are making their stamp on the industry. In the United States, 1.2 million producers are now female

The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

Dr. George Heersche taught us that details matter to the health of the whole.

It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you

The discussion at animal rights conferences held over the past year continued to focus on animal agriculture

Applications for our 2023 Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship are due October 21