Common characteristics among top-tier farms include having a shared vision and set of values, staying focused on goals, practicing accountability, avoiding procrastination, building trust within their team and effectively managing data.

Attending World Ag Expo? Visit Booth 6516 to learn more about the CowManager cow monitoring system, plus see the new Sort my Cow gate system in action, checkout live demos of the CowManager app, and learn more about Youngstock Monitor. @CowManager

When looking at manure management in the new year, dairy producers should weigh the benefits of hiring a professional to do the work.

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Research in California's Imperial Valley has found that Angus-Holstein steers are more feed-efficient but less heat tolerant than other dairy crossbreds.

Having a properly managed colostrum bank and feeding program is key to calf health. How colostrum is frozen and thawed can be the difference between a healthy calf and a sick one.

This time of year offers an opportunity for reflection – both looking back at the successes & challenges of the past year & setting your sights on the future. It's a moment to evaluate your business from all angles and ensure it’s aligned with your goals.

Attending World Ag Expo? Visit Booth 6516 to learn more about the CowManager cow monitoring system, plus see the new Sort my Cow gate system in action, checkout live demos of the CowManager app, and learn more about Youngstock Monitor. @CowManager

Since it is not possible or cost-effective for a human to sit in front of a bank of cameras 24 hours a day and watch what occurs on a farm, artificial intelligence systems offer a new solution.

How optimal implementation and adoption of technology on larger dairies depends on who needs to see the information and how they will use it.

Perdue Animal Nutrition is excited to bring innovation to the rumen-protected methionine market with KESSENT™ Me. Take advantage of new benefits in rumen-protected methionine, supported by recent university studies and not seen for more than 20 years.

Much like your own health, learn how regular check-ups to cows, their environment and milking equipment will help catch small issues before they become large problems.

There are several keys to wedded bliss in a marriage where you both work on a farm or farm business. Keys like: Never go to bed angry, the family that prays together stays together, and never move cows together.

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How the use of rumination time in the last week of pregnancy can be used to predict the risk of postpartum problems and subsequent performance.

Bethany Dado-Senn of Vita Plus joins podcast host Matti McBride to discuss calf care. Learn from Dado-Senn as she discusses the importance of colostrum quality and management, general sanitation, calf management in the winter months and more.

How automated milking once used to rely on feed at the robots, but that may not be the case anymore as some producers have found.

The New York City Wine & Food Festival was a three-day event to showcase dairy messaging and innovations to an influential audience that crossed Gen Z, millennials and boomers.

U.S. dairy exports forged ahead in 2024 in part due to the fostering of key partnerships. Those relations take years to establish and set the stage for the industry’s future.

For many years, the calf hutch has been considered the “gold” standard. Is it time to reevaluate this standard? Learn the benefits and challenges of the calf hutch system compared to other alternatives.