One of the primary reasons for a reduction in cows headed to slaughter is those females are being kept to make more ...

Just this year, Milking Speed (MSPD) became available for Holsteins after tens of thousands of lactation records were ...

Targeted reproductive management (TRM) systems rely on automated monitoring devices and offer an alternative method for ...

The federal government has launched a centralized website that includes the current status of New World screwworm outbreaks and targeted information for farmers, veterinarians, public health officials ...

As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2026, we are pleased to announce our 16th year of educational webinars presented by ...

Before the recipes,before the gathering,before the holiday traditions —there are the people behind every serving,at every ...

Surprisingly, financial risk management in dairy is not as common as other types of risk coverage. Think about it: most of us would not hesitate to insure our car or home, yet many hesitate to protect ...

Understanding their customers and knowing the demand for high-quality beef is why retailers are working to crack the code on ...

Madison Extension article, educator Heather Schlesser explains why this simple rope method might help certain newborn calves ...

One of the most rewarding aspects of my role as Alice in Dairyland is helping people make the connection between their food and the farmers whose hard work makes those meals possible. Butter — the key ...

The most expensive phase of feeding heifers on most operations occurs before they are weaned. From birth to around 3 months, an incredible amount of growth and development occurs that, in many cases, ...

Many dairies are multigenerational operations with some members of the farm team either on Medicare or preparing to transition over to coverage. The popularity of traditional Medicare has waned in ...