Dairy Herd
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
Most welfare failures do not happen during the procedure, but in the time between recognizing a problem and deciding to act.
With annual returns up to 500% and a massive reduction in lameness costs, discover why AI-powered computer vision is the high-ROI investment redefining modern dairy profitability.
Beef-on-dairy has grown and improved rapidly, but challenges in calf care, supply chains and early research remain.
EPA is removing DEF sensor requirements to end costly equipment shutdowns and save farmers an estimated $4.4 billion annually.
Mississippi has enacted HB 1153 to protect traditional agriculture and prevent the sale of “fake milk” alternatives starting July 2026.
AI is the newest hired hand on the dairy, moving beyond simple fixes to protect farmer intuition through data-driven precision, better cow comfort, and a sustainable legacy for the next generation.
What started as a simple curiosity has turned into a one-of-a-kind career. Today, Vicki Janisch turns blocks of Wisconsin cheese into art while staying connected to the industry that shaped her.
Chobani’s $567 million dollar investment in Norton Shores will double the La Colombe workforce and skyrocket local milk demand, fueling a new era of growth for Michigan’s elite dairy industry.
Why top dairies are choosing strategic partners over private equity to build an infinite business model that survives market volatility and supports the next generation of ag-entrepreneurs.
Boot stage or soft-dough? The timing of triticale harvest can change what your cows get from the feed.
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As dairy margins tighten, whole cottonseed remains a practical option for balancing energy, fiber and protein in rations.
This California dairy leverages “tech-forward” automation and data to build a robust biosecurity shield against HPAI, ensuring a resilient and mediocrity-free future for his herd.
You take care of your land and livestock—don’t forget to take care of yourself.
Installing and maintaining rubber barn flooring the right way can reduce lameness and boost cow comfort.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
As the picket lines disappear, the focus returns to the production floor, ensuring the milk supplied by hundreds of upper Midwest farm families continues to reach the market without further delay.
Driven by a 211,000-cow expansion and rising efficiency, a 3% production surge is redrawing the U.S. dairy map and shifting the industry’s center of gravity toward the High Plains.
Camelina may be unfamiliar to many, but it’s emerging as a low-risk option for smarter crop rotations.
Brian Bledsoe of Brian Bledsoe Weather explains what’s driving the record heat, how long it may last and why it’s not a repeat of 2012.
From a violent collision to a forced recovery during a blizzard, one farm woman learns trading productivity for rest isn’t a weakness, but a necessary act of grace and healing.
A powerful March storm buried parts of Wisconsin, leaving roads impassable and cutting off access to the Henschel dairy operation, but the story takes a heartwarming turn as their young boys stepped up to help.
This new fitness trend has gone viral on social media, putting butter in the spotlight.
Record‑high beef‑on‑dairy calf prices are reshaping dairy producers’ bottom lines. But experts warn without a deliberate risk management strategy during sky‑high markets, those gains can evaporate just as fast as they appeared.
Strong beef prices are pushing milk production higher, but what happens when the bubble bursts?
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
With BMR corn becoming less available, short-stature corn is emerging as a silage option that can still improve fiber digestibility.
When tracked across calves and over time, serum total protein can provide insights into calf health, management consistency and future performance.
Birds are a costly nuisance around the farm. A new technology using laser beams could offer another way to keep them away.