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After some volatile stretches through the year, feed prices are posting a lower drama level as 2022 wraps up.

The dairy industry says even with inflation headwinds, there are some bright spots for dairy consumption in the U.S. going into 2023.

Concern for methane may be viewed as an idea imposed on them by parties with interests outside of agriculture. But Bill Wavrin, DVM, prefers to view methane through a more business-focused lens.

The 2022 corn crop is essentially all stashed away in the bin and the bunker. Are potentially damaging levels of mycotoxins in storage with it?

Small innovations, or “minivations,” are what make each dairy unique and serve as a competitive advantage.

The end of the year generally brings slower demand, and this year may be impacted more than usual due to higher food prices.

When baby calves are transported from their home dairy to a separate rearing site, they need support in multiple ways.

It has been well-documented that feeding preweaned calves on a higher plane of nutrition improves calf health and performance. However, providing calves more nutrients may also promote wound healing.

Researchers continue to learn more about transition cow health and how it impacts subsequent milk production and reproductive outcomes. And the more they learn, the more they have discovered how inter-connected the elem