Trevor DeVries reveals robotic milking boosts farmer quality of life. Explore the link between automation, mental health and reciprocal welfare in modern dairy farming.
USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a slight uptick in replacement heifers.
The outlook for 2026 is one of cautious optimism anchored by structural evolution. The U.S. dairy industry is no longer just ...
Scroll through the various nuggets of news and informational tidbits on Ben & Jerry’s website, and you’ll find a sentence that sums up one of the company’s core values: “We love making ice cream – but ...
Head to Oregon’s Willamette Valley and you’ll likely fall in love with the region’s scenic beauty and rich agricultural history. Among its hidden gems is the small town of Scio, home to Fir Ridge ...
“If you are a leader, you are responsible for navigating challenging times as your conduct impacts not only those in your ...
The problems you don’t see can cost the most. Spotting the small, easily overlooked issues on your farm can change the way ...
For decades, dairy research and conventional management have pointed to 60 days as the optimal standard for dry period length between lactations. But Barry Bradford, Professor of Dairy Management and ...
Calf barns need excellent ventilation in all seasons, for different reasons. Evaluating calf barns to optimize ventilation ...
Art Schaap, owner of Highland Dairy in Clovis, New Mexico, has been living a nightmare for the past four years. Fortunately, it sounds like the nightmare might soon be reaching its end. In August 2018 ...
A solution to the dismal cycle of Johne’s disease may be in sight, thanks to the development of a new vaccine “cocktail” to protect cattle from the insidious disease. According to the Johne’s ...
Learn how the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda and grocery inflation are reshaping voter sentiment and dairy policy ahead ...