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Human nutrition increasingly embraces fermentation as a natural and non-medicated means of promoting digestive health and supporting the gut microbiome. Now, some dairies are doing the same, by feeding kefir to their calves.
Once the darling of dairy nutrition, BMR corn hybrids have fallen partially out of favor thanks to yield drag compared to conventional hybrids.
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This Mother’s Day may not include typical festivities, but it’s the small, meaningful moments that encapsulate the real joy of being a mom on the farm — a job I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world.
For many service members’ transition to civilian life, the journey is not just about finding a job, but rather discovering a community that values their unique skills and experiences.
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A Partnership Built on Progress: How Adisseo and Hyde Park Holsteins Are Shaping the Future of Dairy
In the rolling countryside of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota, Hyde Park Holsteins stands as a testament to what’s possible when tradition, innovation, and partnership align.
Life lessons passed down remain a powerful force that can inspire and shape future endeavors, ensuring the values and legacy of agriculture persist through generations to come.
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When it’s hot outside and you’re sweating profusely, it takes more than water to replenish all the fluids—and what’s contained in the fluids—that you’ve lost. It’s the same for cows in your herd.
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Fresh-Guard™: Proven Mold & Yeast Defense for a Consistent TMR All Summer!
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In an industry where efficiency and animal health directly impact the bottom line, dairy producers are increasingly turning to innovative solutions that go beyond traditional approaches.
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Early-life nutrition is one of the most critical factors influencing the health, performance, and lifetime productivity of dairy calves.
Reflecting on our past, as well as looking forward, it’s crucial to continually embrace life’s lessons with openness and enthusiasm. It’s this mindset that propels us forward, allowing us to contribute positively to our industry and the wider world.
In the heart of Green Bay, during the electrifying NFL Draft Week, a unique event unfolded that seamlessly combined the love for football with a cause-driven culinary experience.
The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division.
A handful of rain-free days were a perfect recipe for spring planting — and farmers took full advantage of the opportunity. This week’s USDA crop progress report puts corn and soybean acres just ahead of last year’s pace.
Researchers continue to seek methods of monitoring animal health and welfare to anticipate health setbacks and improve the animals’ lives. The latest tool to do so: saliva.
As more people seek authenticity in their dietary choices, dairy finds itself ready to meet the demand with open arms, instilling confidence in a new-age consumer market.
Wageningen University is developing an AI-powered dashboard to help feed manufacturers identify potential safety hazards such as mycotoxins, dioxins, and heavy metals early in the production process.
Little did Sydni Mell know the resilience and courage ingrained in her upbringing on the farm would become vital tools in facing unwelcome adversities that awaited her after high school.
Through dedication to Fir Ridge Holsteins and the Oregon dairy community, Ida Ruby’s efforts ensure the local dairy industry remains robust, nurturing the community as well as the dreamers and doers of tomorrow.
As generations become further removed from the farm, the need for people who can educate and inspire future livestock leaders has never been greater. Dan Hoge shares his secrets to reach the next generation.
Don’t let the calendar, coffee shop talk or what your neighbors are doing dictate when you head to the field. Farm Journal field agronomists offer these four tips to help you get your best start ever with #planting2025.
Farm life can help ingrain timeless values into the next generation, as demonstrated by three teenagers who committed to daily duties at the dairy.
Staph. aureus is being Confirmed More Frequently as the Culprit Contributing to Subclinical Mastitis
One researcher says of the 7,800 bulk tank milk samples her company tests annually, 45% of them are positive for the bacterium.
With temperatures rising from coast to coast, now is the time to wash and put away all of the calf jackets used over winter.
The minute a newborn calf hits the ground, its surrounding environment can impact its future health. A multi-phase study from the University of California-Davis teases out the finer points of maternity pen management.
This young Kansas dairy farmer’s dual passions for education and agriculture unite to contribute richly to her community and her family’s legacy.
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As farmers, you understand the daily challenges that come with working the land.
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Read on to learn about sand considerations in dairy cow management
Even mild cases can impact milk production, health and well-being. Researchers, citing expenses and losses farmers incur from the problem, say costs per case commonly range from $76, on the low end, to more than $336, on average.