While traveling to the airport early en route to a dairy industry meeting, I tuned into a Hoard’s Dairyman “Herd It Here” podcast episode covering feed conversion efficiency with Mary Beth de Ondarza.

Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment.

To accommodate the need for advanced genetic support and training to reflect Select Sires Inc.’s and World Wide Sires’ global influence, Brian Coyne, Amber Vander Poel and Ashley Waymire will assume ...

There are endless reasons to be behind the wheel on the farm — whether you’re using the four-wheeler to pick up rocks from the field, scraping manure with the skid loader, driving the combine during ...

With these numbers, one might try to predict where hay prices will go in 2024, but Rankin said values will depend heavily on several factors, including: How much precipitation the West receives this ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a consumer buzzword that most of us have heard since the release of ChatGPT4. Now, Google, Facebook, and others are trying to catch up with OpenAI and believe it ...

As I approach my last shows as a junior exhibitor, it causes me to reflect on my experiences showing cattle. As you are reading this, I will be in Madison, Wis., attending the Junior National Hereford ...

This online tool tells consumers a little more about who processed their milk to bring it to their grocery store.

Lastly, she said to engage your support team, such as a veterinarian or nutritionist. Edwards-Callaway said that individuals in these roles want to be more engaged with their farmer clients, and ...

As temperatures begin to rise, you know your cows are susceptible to heat stress. Even in relatively cool regions, heat stress can negatively affect cow comfort, health and performance. Understanding ...

Possibly the biggest thief of resting time for dairy cows is waiting to be milked. For herds milked in parlors, every minute spent in the holding area is precious time not utilized for eating, ...

When connecting with consumers, remember the stories you have to tell, and you’ll have better luck making a difference.