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

Dairies are facing more challenges than ever before. Low milk prices, high interest rates, a skilled labor shortage, and more have put a premium on operating with peak efficiency

Applying manure to soil during the fall provides the soil with nutrients for the upcoming year

Our cows avoided disaster during Hurricane Helene by staying clear of wooded areas

Facing misconceptions in agriculture can prove to be a daunting task, but when all else fails, just give them the benefit of the doubt

Every season of life brings new things to tackle

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...

Colostrum management is a crucial aspect of calf health, fundamentally influencing the future productivity and resilience of dairy herds

Being pregnant while still trying to manage everyday farm tasks can be challenging but is also a workout in itself

Some jobs may come to an end, but we it is only a moment before we are preparing for the next phase

From hand-written 4x6 paper note cards and breeding wheels to cowside data entry and real-time performance alerts, dairy farm technology has come a long way

There is always something to be done on a farm, and the list may sometimes seem never-ending

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...

Pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the most common diseases dairy farms and calf ranches battle on a daily basis

Our daughter recently got her first pair of cowgirl boots, the first of many pairs of boots in her future

Hurricane Helene, one of the worst hurricanes I have been alive for, recently ripped into an area that doesn’t normally see that kind of horrific storms

To better highlight World Dairy Expo’s breed champions and speed up the selection of the week’s Supreme Champions, for the first time this year, the show is hosting two Supreme Champion ceremonies

Judge Keving Doeberenier of West Salem, Ohio, and his associate judge Adam Hodgins of Kincardine, Ontario, sorted through many impressive classes Wednesday and Thursday as they chose their Grand Champion

Don’t just thank farmers this time of year as they begin harvest, thank the ones that feed them, too

Sort gate technology adds value by helping cows exhibit natural behaviors with easy cow flow and gives animals more time at the feedbunk or lying in stalls by not retracing steps postmilking