I’m grateful for my life in agriculture and can’t imagine a career not connected to this industry. But I’ve come to realize the journey for others into today’s agriculture industry is much more diverse than the fairytale story that I’ve experienced.

What are cows doing if parasites are hanging around? Certainly not what they’re supposed to be doing. External parasites can affect a cow’s milk production immediately, because cows will spend their time scratching instead of eating or resting.

Progressive Dairy Editorial Intern Michelle Stangler spoke with California Milk Advisory Board CEO John Talbot on how the organization is focused on winning new milk consumers with innovation. 

Though the HPAI outbreak of 2022-23 was devastating, an outbreak of FMD in the U.S. could be far worse, particularly for the dairy industry.

In the fall of 2023, six farms were selected as venues to host thousands of people in open fields to enjoy Luke Bryan’s music.

Understanding the fundamentals of vaccination helps optimize the return on your vaccine investments and ensure calves are prepared for the challenges they’ll face.

Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Dairy’s 2024 editorial internship program. Applications are due Dec. 31, 2023.