The tide might be turning in the creation of new replacement heifers in the U.S. dairy industry, but the contraction will continue for at least the next three years, according to economists at CoBank.

Understanding and improving feed efficiency can lead to significant benefits in terms of productivity, sustainability and ...

An NC farm and creamery owner explains the benefits of this locally-produced milk and its place in the local food moo-vement.

At the World Dairy Expo in Madison this week, hundreds of fitters prepare cows for show with clippers, hair dryers, hoof polish and more.

Raising dairy cows delivers multiple benefits. Just one “bossy” contentedly chewing her cud in the lower 40–or even in a small backyard plot–can easily provide your family with all the milk, cheese, ...

As spring rolls in, it’s time to consider protecting our dairy cows from the dangers of warmer days. All dairy farmers know their cows are subject to heat stress on warm summer days. Dairy cows are ...

DEARING - For the Holstein dairy cows at Hillcrest Farms, life is like living in a spa, thanks to the robotics installed less than a year ago. The black-and-white beauties wander at will under ...