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It is inevitable that some silage losses will occur. Yet, producers can change the magnitude of these potential losses since some are avoidable.

Summer temps are going up, which can cause the herd to heat up as well. Learn about the impact of heat stress on your milk quality.

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.

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:

Silage success starts with planning, and the Silage Resource Guide was developed with that in mind. Presented by DEKALB and Dairy Herd Managment

The dairy industry has committed to reaching the goal of net zero by 2050, a goal Indiana dairy producer Mike McCloskey says could be met sooner with federal support.

Today on Farm Journal Live, Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Dairy Export Council talks about the eighth straight month of growth in U.S. dairy exports.