Education
From an ICU waiting room to the milking parlor, Kerri Weber saved her family’s first-gen dairy dream while her husband fought for his life, proving some miracles happen in the barn.
Sponsored
Explore solutions for managing nuisance sand
Sponsored
What every producer needs to know about colostrum quality, variability and the implications on the short- and long-term health and productivity of calves.
Sponsored
This new technology from DeLaval boosts parlor efficiency and milk flow by dynamically adjusting pulsation and vacuum to the cow’s natural milk let-down, delivering faster milk-out, fewer forced detaches, and improved teat health, as proven by large-scale dairy operations.
When it comes to colostrum, more isn’t always better.
From vaccines to sedatives, not all accidental injections are minor. Here’s what you need to know about recognizing risk and seeking care.
From cyberattacks to succession, top producers share how they turned high-stakes crises into strategic growth. Discover how balancing data with values and peer relationships can transform agricultural risk.
Alberto Dairy blends cutting-edge BioFiltro technology with its 77-year-old founder’s grit, proving the future of California dairy is rooted in family tradition and environmental stewardship.
The way you show up for your team on the farm shapes how work gets done and the kind of environment your crew experiences every day.
Dr. Blake Balrog outlines practical exam findings that help determine when oral therapy is sufficient and when it’s time to move to IV fluids.
Managing and thriving in times of volatility will be the focus of dairy’s premier educational event.
Even mild respiratory disease in beef‑on‑dairy calves can reduce marbling and carcass value.
Are there ways to change calves’ environment and management to make their lives better? If so, can those improvements be made without major capital investments? Yes and yes, according to University of Florida calf researcher Dr. Emily Miller-Cushon.
For dairy farmers, Valentine’s Day looks a little different than the typical person. If your idea of romance involves more cows than candles and your “date night” is often spent in the barn, then you might be a dairy farmer on Valentine’s Day if...
What started as a simple way to spot my husband behind the wheel has evolved into a noisy, three-honk love language.
On farms and ranches, stress is part of the job. But couples who stay connected and are intentional about their relationship can navigate the busy seasons without letting it strain their partnership.
From NFL training camps to the 365-day dairy grind, discover why elite discipline, calloused hands and “no offseason” are the shared requirements for both professional athletes and producers.
Virtually all calf starter grain formulations in the U.S. currently lean on soybean meal as their main protein source. But researchers at Kansas State University are looking at an interesting alternative – distillers grain.
Treatment timing is not a single choice, but a moving target, that must balance sensitivity, percision and group-level signals to intervene effectively.
When the pressure is on, the right leadership can keep both your farm and your people steady.
The problems you don’t see can cost the most. Spotting the small, easily overlooked issues on your farm can change the way your herd performs.
Calf barns need excellent ventilation in all seasons, for different reasons. Evaluating calf barns to optimize ventilation can be done easily and at minimal cost with smoking or fogging tools.
From styling hair to managing a herd of 650 cows, Justine Holland has traded her salon chair for the barn and found a career she loves.
If you need to spread manure in winter, there are simple ways to protect water and nutrients.
With the federal estate tax exemption at historically high levels, most family farms are no longer at risk of paying federal estate tax. Shift your focus to income tax planning and preserving the step-up in basis at death.
Researchers report clear evidence of flexible tool use in a domestic cow, expanding scientific understanding of animal cognition beyond traditional species.
If you want to plant early this spring, agronomists say to remember that fit soils and good weather are far more important guides to follow than the date on your calendar.
Proper care and early colostrum set beef-on-dairy calves up for success during their first journey.
Even amid daily grind and devastating challenges, farming’s true magic lies in fleeting moments and the unwavering resilience of family, proving that light can always be found.