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Heat stress can cause a 10 pound a day drop in milk production. Learn the best ways to help dairy cows cool down during the dog days of summer.

Making silage takes a lot of time, management and effort. Once it’s in the silo and fermenting, you want to plan for the best quality feedout.

In less-than-ideal harvest conditions, producers may be forced to ensile forages at high-moisture content. Early harvests — with moisture levels higher than 70% — can lead to increased effluent runoff.

Learn tips to retain dry matter nutrient content during corn silage harvest and packing for dairy and beef producers.

Farm Journal invites you to join producers from across America at this free event at #FJFieldDays, a virtual extravaganza.

Vytelle and GrowSafe Systems, Ltd. announced the combining of their companies with the aim of accelerating genetic advances in bovine biotechnology.

Precision nutrition means feeding cows precisely what they need. It’s not as easy as it seems.

While your dry cows rest, focus on clearing up subclinical infections and preventing new ones to help improve milk quality. Steps for dry cow mastitis management include:

Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options:

Following protocols in the milking parlor does not just happen; it must be taught. Michigan State’s Dr. Ron Erskine shares tips to help ensure milk quality protocols are completed and done correctly