Kerry Estes did not grow up on a dairy farm, but in the early 2000s, that is exactly where life led him and his family. They bought a farm in Fountaintown, Indiana, milked their first cows in March 2005 and have continued to build the farm into what it is today over the past two decades. 

In the early 1900s, King Brothers Dairy in Schuylerville, New York, had on-farm processing, but ended in the 1960s due to stricter regulations for milk processing.

With the latest changes from FDA guidance, now is a great time for producers to connect with their veterinarians and review their antibiotic use. Here are four steps your dairy can take to fine-tune antibiotic treatment protocols.

I was inspired to start a blog when my oldest children were of preschool age. I have always loved to write, and having a blog was a great creative outlet.

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with Kansas dairy producer Lee Holtmeier from Linn Willow Creek Dairy about their employee culture, what they do to mentor and empower employees, and how they keep employee turnover low. 

Overwhelmed by data? You’re not alone. Whether it’s data from your herd management software, milk testing, parlor or milking robot, or other technologies, we’re immersed in a sea of data.