To keep the cows comfortable and healthy, you need good people who are able to care for them. At our operation, we focus on the cows because without them, we are all redundant.

Motivation is important on the dairy because I want the most out of my employees every day, every shift. I show them respect and try and have them understand we are in this together.

We like to think we provide a nice atmosphere where they can excel in their jobs, which has made it easy to retain good workers.

Program represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make major improvements, says National Milk Producers Federation.

Food prices are expected to rise as the corn surplus shrinks due to a hot summer, which likely scorched this year’s corn crop.

The University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine is offering three courses: Beginning, Advanced and Somatic Cell Count analysis.