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Refinements to synchronization protocols and strategic synchronization may boost conception rates and reduce rearing costs.

The October Milk Production report had a surprising change from the September report released earlier this month. Cow numbers declined a shocking 7,000 head. The first time we have seen a pull back in cow numbers since December 2024.

No one wants their family business to look like the Dutton family’s in Yellowstone. Todd Wiley’s innovative succession planning instrument is designed to avoid unnecessary drama and position his four children for success in the family pork operation.

Switching from milk replacer to whole milk can make financial sense, but it requires careful planning and management.

When we focus only on the most obvious clinical sign or lesion, we risk missing the broader forces shaping cattle health. Stepping back reveals patterns we can’t see up close.

Legendary Coach K once advised, “Be as tough as your mothers.” This message resonates deeply with those of us who grew up as farm kids, where our mothers proved to be the unsung heroes of our upbringing.

In an exclusive interview, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi says EPA’s new WOTUS definition fully reflects the Sackett ruling, simplifies compliance and delivers the certainty farmers have been demanding for years.