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While farmers cannot entirely evade challenges, they can certainly overcome them. This truth echoes through our farm repeatedly, and every day as I survey our land, I am reminded of the enduring strength of the American farm family.
Whether conventional or high oleic, roasting soybeans makes them more palatable to cows, boosts bypass protein levels, and prevents rancidity.
Mycotoxins pose a hidden threat in dairy feed, but understanding what triggers contamination and taking early action can help protect herd health and performance.
Starting calves off right with good colostrum, care and timing can make all the difference when it’s time to hit the road.
Oral meloxicam, given before or after dehorning, can reduce pain and inflammation in calves, with the timing of treatment affecting the length of its anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a study.
As Mike Rowe from “Dirty Jobs” aptly puts it, “Scrape the dirt off a farmer, and you’ll find one of the greenest people on the planet.”
If you’re looking for a dairy forage that’s highly versatile, reliable, and digestible, pearl millet might be the crop for you.
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When it comes to productive cows, there’s one place the conversation has to start — mastitis.
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In today’s interconnected world, U.S. dairy farmers face numerous challenges when trying to grow their exports.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
This ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife shares that the difference between an accident and a tragedy is truly milliseconds.
Eight graduate students competed in the 3rd Annual Three Minute Thesis and poster competition at the Four State Dairy Conference, where Iowa State’s Shedrack Omale took top honors for research on methane-reducing seaweed in dairy diets
Practicing good “silage hygiene” helps ensure a quality product that does not contain mold, mycotoxins, or other potentially damaging pathogens that can jeopardize silage quality, feed value, and even animal safety.
Veterinarian David Renaud’s research highlights how careful planning before, during and after transport can significantly improve calf health, reduce disease and support long-term growth.
The blazing summer temperatures are an urgent reminder to farmers and ranchers who work outside to to pay attention to their bodies and do everything they can to protect themselves from heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
With the right setup and a clear plan, manure doesn’t have to be a headache. It can actually work for your farm, saving money, cutting waste and boosting long-term sustainability.
Feeding liquid whey is a sustainable way to recycle nutrients, support production, and potentially earn carbon credits—all in one package.
A dangerous livestock pest, the New World Screwworm, has resurfaced in Central America, prompting a U.S. livestock import ban and renewed warnings for producers to watch for signs of infestation.
Cattle rely heavily on their sense of smell, and understanding their odor preferences could help improve handling, health, and overall management.
Old farm trucks might be rough around the edges, but their quirks, dents and stubborn reliability make them unforgettable fixtures of life on the farm.
Protecting your hay’s quality and value doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be monitored.
Calves can suffer from heat stress the same as older animals. But even when the heat is on, they prefer to stay close to their partners in pair housing situations, according to a recent study by University of Wisconsin researchers.
There’s an innovative new way to potentially monitor the digestive activity, environmental impact, and health of dairy cows – and it’s as simple as breathing.
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When summer turns up the heat, it’s time to turn up the cool for cows to protect milk production and animal health.
Navigating the world of health insurance can be daunting, especially for farmers and small business owners. Here’s an explanation of several options that might work for you.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
What a cow eats and how she’s cared for before calving can shape her calf’s health, resilience and productivity for years to come.
As engines rev and anticipation climaxes, all eyes will inevitably turn to the winner’s circle, where another page of tradition will turn with a splash, courtesy of passionate dairy farmers
Working to confront mental health challenges in agricultural communities and the associated stigma, Rural Minds provides support through information and resources.
Being stuck is a normal situation people find themselves in. To get unstuck, Kacee Bohle suggests it starts by taking take a 360-degree evaluation of your reality.