Not all teat dips are created equal. With milk quality being a constant priority and teat dip being a key input cost on a farm, understanding what sets one product apart is more important than ever

On a recent early morning farm visit, it was noted that new claws and liners had been installed in this double-12 parallel parlor

Although milking equipment companies often visit farms for monthly milking equipment inspections, some inspections can be done by farm staff

The milking center is at the heart of a dairy farm, and when the time comes to make updates, producers can be faced with a big decision

Finals week is around the corner and many college students, like myself, are trying to stay motivated to finish this semester strong. I thought comparing college finals to milking cows would be a fun way...

On January 20, 2017, we hung up the milkers in our parlor for the last time. Luckily not for the reason that seems to currently plague our industry – having to call the dairy quits

Years have been devoted to studying cows' time budgets. In much the same vein, the farm as a whole also has a time budget; the majority of which is devoted to milking cows. And, with any job that is labor...