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The soaring costs of labor and the overall lack of availability of labor forced changes to Bocksell Farm. The Wisconsin farm downsized their herd to produce a sustainable dairy operation that worked for their family.

The increased cost associated with raising heifers has made producers retool their thinking. Earlier management decisions are happening on dairies, with a more dialed-in, strategic breeding philosophy being adapted.

Unaware of what’s coming next, Arizona dairy farmer Craig Caballero always keeps his eyes on the ball — something he learned from his time behind home plate as an MLB catcher in the mid-90s.

Using an integrated pest management (IPM) system approach to fly control is often more effective than a single strategy.

Over Memorial Day, a series of severe storms that brought strong winds, heavy rain, hail and multiple tornado warnings, impacted South Dakota. Victory Farms shares how the double punch storms impacted their farm.

The milk market over the last several years certainly challenged farmers to remain optimistic. Robin Schmahl with AgDay says that the current positivity in the dairy industry stems from the latest milk production report.