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Discover the stories that resonated most with dairy farmers this year. From heroic acts in the Midwest to inspiring tales of farmer perseverance in Hawaii and Alaska, there’s a story for everyone!
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In the fast-paced world of business, we often find ourselves placing personal well-being on the backburner. However, the key to thriving rather than merely surviving in today’s hectic environment is found in something surprisingly simple: prioritizing self-care and establishing a strong morning routine.
While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much different today, the sixth-generation company continues to spread Christmas cheer year-round.
At just 11 years old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: Collect toys and give them to children in his community. Eight years later, the toy drive has given away more than 64,000 toys at an annual event people wait in line for hours to attend.
Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience, as he has been an organ donor, not just once, but twice.
Whether it’s whole milk, 2%, eggnog or chocolate, Santa sure loves to drink the good stuff – real milk from real, hardworking dairy farm families!
Culver’s ongoing commitment to the future of agriculture has achieved another milestone, as the Thank You Farmers Project reports a remarkable year of fundraising success.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to address bird flu in California dairy cattle, ramping up monitoring, quarantine efforts, and resource deployment.
The eight official judges for World Dairy Expo 2025 have been announced.
If you’re thinking about installing an autofeeder system in your calf program, you’re headed into a fairly momentous management shift. Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor in Precision Dairy Science at Penn State University, shares advice on smoothing the transition.
If a dairy cow had a central “mission control” in her body, it would be the rumen and the complex system of microorganisms that reside within it.
Oddly enough, as I marveled at Parisian architecture, my thoughts veered towards an unexpected parallel: the dairy industry, particularly the innovative process of barn construction across the United States. Both are a blend of tradition and innovation.
The USDA has announced its latest round of financial support to address the critical shortage of food animal veterinarians in many parts of the United States.
Sleep is becoming the next frontier in dairy research, opening discussions and posing more questions regarding its impact on animal productivity, welfare, and ethology.
The 2024 World Forage Analysis Superbowl marked the 40th anniversary of the contest rewarding the quest to produce quality forages
Products making environmental, social and governance-related claims averaged 28% cumulative growth between 2018 to 2022, versus 20% for products that didn’t, according to McKinsey & Company.
Nutritionists and researchers from as early as the 1950s have been investigating isoacids in dairy nutrition. Now, decades later, their potential role in boosting rumen function, dairy cow productivity, and even environmental sustainability is being visited with renewed interest.
Progress has been made toward no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop adoption, but one expert says it may not be enough to overcome existing social, financial and technical barriers to adoption
Even the best vaccine won’t protect your cows if it’s not stored right.
Soil needs, timing, crop needs, and application methods and rates can all impact how manure should be used as a fertilizer.
First-generation dairy farmers, Paul Windemuller and family encourage young people who aren’t from farms to get into agriculture.
It is certainly hard to see the empty chairs around the Thanksgiving table. A lifetime of memories will make you smile and then cry. You don’t know all that can change from one Thanksgiving to the next.
With 36 million deer in the U.S., those who call rural America home know the creatures are both majestic and maddening. Deer make for an exciting pursuit when hunting, but they also wreak havoc on vehicles, tires and fields.
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When Chad Abbas, herdsman at Van Voorst Dairy, set out to improve reproductive efficiency a few years ago, he found the answer by combining targeted estrus synchronization with SenseHub® Dairy cow monitoring technology.
Granola is making its way from the cereal aisle to the dairy section of the grocery store.
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Finding dependable labor to milk cows can be a challenge. Automated batch-style milking, with the GEA DairyRobot R9600, provides a smarter solution.
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Milk fever is one of the most researched disorders in the history of animal health and dairy nutrition.
Burn in fire or die by electrocution? J.P. Koop chose to ride lightning.
Activity and rumination monitoring systems -- precision cow monitoring -- can revolutionize the way a dairy manages its cows. Or they can pile up frustrations and create greater expense without adding value.