Headline U.S. milk production for June was up 3.3%, which was much stronger than my 2% forecast, and given the sharp price drops we saw in the dairy futures after the report was released, production was...

A few days ago, I had the pleasure of attending the International Silage Conference in Gainesville, Fla

Tar spot has already been recognized in some areas across Midwest cornfields, and recent stretches of wet weather have begun to raise grower concerns

As beef-on-dairy crossbreeding continues to provide added profits for dairy farmers across the nation, researchers are trying to keep pace with the growing population of crossbred cattle — because...

Formulating and ensuring the delivery of a well-balanced diet is an indispensable practice. But, dairies can experience a lot of day-to-day variation in nutrient composition of total mixed rations (TMRs)

Among all the improvements we have made in managing the nutrition of dairy cows over three decades, apparently accurately tracking real feed cost may not be one

While whole milk has been a rising star once again for fluid milk consumption, and shelf-stable protein shake drinks continue booming, there is one area of the drink market that remains virtually untapped...

You probably don’t think about a “matrix” while milking cows. But believe it or not, there’s a matrix in every glass of milk you produce

It’s the time of year when a maddening — and potentially menacing — pest takes hold in many a barn across the nation

It has been a dozen years since the first U.S. Precision Dairy conference, and to give you an idea of how much has changed in the interim, the first Hoard’s Dairyman coverage of the event began with...

USDA’s May monthly milk production report revealed that U.S. milk production was up 1.6% year-over-year

With the average dairy farm’s herd size growing, it’s more important than ever to focus efforts on optimal manure management

Dairy producers have benefited from high beef prices as an additional revenue stream over the past couple of years

The nation’s capital is ground zero for numerous political debates, but none have been more all-encompassing this year than the budget reconciliation package House and Senate Republicans are crafting...