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In the last 20 years, research has demonstrated how much dry cow nutrition can negatively affect cow health, milk production and reproduction. As a result, dry cow nutrition has evolved from management by neglect to die

As hay is being cut and put in large round bales, it is always important to reduce hay storage losses.

Are your heifers set up for a successful transition into the lactating herd? Heifers need the same high-quality nutrition and management as the rest of your herd to keep them on track to reach their full potential. Hear

Debunking two common myths about dairy farming as common misconceptions impact the industry.

Usually, we think of water and moisture as a way to put a fire out, but the opposite is true with hay and straw, which when too wet can heat and spontaneously combust.

There are valid pros and cons to both sides of the “repair or replace” argument.

Q. What silage practices affect my bottom line the most? A. Minimizing losses throughout silage production — from harvest to feedout — drives your bottom line. Often called “shrink,” these losses reduce both

4-H and Google have announced a new program to bring computer education and problem solving skills to more than 100,000 members across the country. Announced today at the Illinois State Fair, the initiative will bring n

Rain, rain, go away – at least during silage harvest. Learn what happens to your silage when rain falls on wilting forages, and about safeguards to reduce your risk of poor fermentation.