Feed is expensive. The good news is: Successfully implementing feed management protocols can help to lower your feed cost. Feed management encompasses many aspects on a dairy, some of which can’t be controlled like weather, markets and supply chain.

When thinking about lactation length and milk production, one aspect to consider is maximizing the returns to your most fixed resource on the farm. Is your most fixed resource the cow or the stall she occupies?

It’s not often you see a family-owned farm passed down through several generations. It’s less likely that it’s been in the same family for almost 200 years. It’s extremely rare to have the same genetics in that herd that existed 100 years ago. 

Fifty-seven percent of IVF embryos produced in the U.S. in 2020 came from dairy cattle. Proper care throughout ovum pickup, fertilization and embryo development can ensure the success of these embryos.

Ringworm can be a menace to your show string. Learn more about it in our latest Leading the Way article.

Routine sanitization of milking equipment is a critical component of operating a dairy that promotes positive animal health, milk quality and working conditions. Robotic milking facilities come with unique sanitization routines that can be fine-tuned to improve these conditions.

I think most people would agree that farmers are some of the most passionate people out there. Those working in agriculture have great pride in what they do and want to share their story.

Dairies are a very "niche product,” according to Jonathan Verhoeven, realtor at Schuil & Associates Inc. in Visalia, California. The average time on the market is six months to a year, with some dairies taking even longer to be sold.