April 10 2023
A healthy body includes healthy teeth, and when it comes to preventing cavities and even building enamel back up in demineralized teeth, plant-based dairy alternatives don’t stack up to milk and...
May 10 2022
Do I need to worry about bird flu infecting my cattle?Wisconsin – H.C.I am hoping that by the time this column is in print, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak
Feb. 10 2022
Good health begins in the gut—but did you know an individual’s gut microbiome is established during the first two years of life?
Jan. 13 2022
People aged 85 and older are projected to more than double to 14.4 million by 2040, according to the U.S. Census
Dec. 16 2021
As it turns out, a daily dose of yogurt could be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to better managing and reducing high blood pressure
Nov. 3 2021
I live in an old farmhouse. It’s got a creepy dirt basement, splintery old floors, and drafty, well, drafts. Last night, on my way to the bathroom, I stumbled, threw out a hand to catch myself
Oct. 25 2021
California is taking bold actions that mean more students will have access to milk and dairy foods. Governor Newsom’s recent climate package expands the state’s Farm to School program
Oct. 11 2021
Evidence continues to mount in favor of folks who eat more dairy fats. The latest research comes from a study involving 4,150 60-year-old Swedish citizens
May 24 2021
Farmer-funded research by the National Dairy Council (NDC) allows us to engage in myth-busting when necessary
Dec. 15 2020
Vaccinations are top of mind for most people right now, as the first COVID-19 vaccines for Americans were distributed this week
June 18 2020
“We should be enjoying the best health in human history,” said Bruce German in his opening remarks during the June Hoard’s Dairyman webinar. “Unfortunately, a majority of the people...
March 23 2020
The recent COVID-19 events and realities are unprecedented. We are truly seeing history being made that will have an effect on the dairy industry and society as a whole
March 13 2020
Concerns surrounding coronavirus are impacting people across the United States and around the world. As I write this blog, events are being canceled and travel is highly discouraged — all in an attempt...
Oct. 21 2019
Milk and dairy foods are associated with many health benefits like reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
April 24 2018
No bending. No squatting. No heavy lifting