when it comes to farm safety, the entire farm team must have their eyes wide open. Being raised on a dairy farm was one of the best parts of my childhood. My upbringing was etched so deeply

Calving ease evaluations have evolved immensely over the decades. When first released in 1977, 28% of heifers and 15% of cows needed help calving

Why do we make milk? “We should be enjoying the best health in history, and some are, but most are not,” said J. Bruce German, a professor at the University of California-Davis

Karen Bohnert Seeing Joe Burrow get selected as the first pick of the 2020 National Football League (NFL) Draft made me cry. I think my kids were either annoyed, scared, or wondering what the heck happened...

What can small dairy farms learn from fellow small businesses outside of agriculture?

Since its purchase at a sheriff’s auction during the Great Depression, each generation left its mark on the Wegmueller Dairy Farm

Dairy producer Kevin Solum has farmed his whole life, but he’s learned a tremendous amount more about managing cows in the 18 months since eight automated milking systems were installed

I always knew May was special, but I had no clue that there were so many days that could cause us to pause

Rest is an essential component of not only cow productivity but also of animal welfare

One of the biggest challenges we face today is how to feed the ever-growing population while producing our food in a manner that is environmentally, socially, and economically viable

It has been four years since my father left this earth for a better view from above. I miss him deeply, and I wonder what advice he and my late mother would offer us during these difficult times

At the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference on February 6 to 8 in Frankenmuth, Mich., producers gathered together to hear from industry experts on current topics

Dairy heifers have fluctuated in price over recent years, while young stock numbers have been near record highs relative to lactating cows

Once conception occurs in every species, there is always a chance that the newly formed embryo will not survive to birth. Loss of pregnancy is frustrating and can occur at various stages of gestation

iF YOU believe the clinical science supporting saturated fats in foods such as butter, cheese, eggs, and meat, you must call your senators and representatives in Washington, D.C., at once

There is a lot of talk about viruses these days. I respect the serious response that people are paying to coronavirus. I would rather have precautionary measures put in place than potential

Their musical talent brought them together on a stage in Nashville, but their shared backgrounds — dairy farms, large families, and a love for music

If we ever need a reminder of why we should participate in milk risk management programs, 2020 will forever be remembered by everyone who lived through the COVID-19 era. The sunny price outlook that s

This column will not be about cows. Full disclosure time: I am a worrier. I worry about the cleanliness of my house

Soils are the lifeblood of crop production, and healthy soils are critical to maximize forage and grain yields on the dairy farm