While protein is an essential part of a dairy ration, it can also be one of the costliest. In a recent extension article, ...

Coming on the heels of the federal government announcement that conditional approval has been granted for a New World ...

Butterfat had been the most valuable component in milk checks for all but two months during a 38-month window, beginning July ...

Dairy sustainability is defined by our industry’s ability to provide nutritious, affordable foods while protecting the ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s 2022 quality audit showed that more than 60% of cull cows were coming from the ...

The bovine immune system is a layered defense that decides how cattle respond to pathogens. It is not static. It shifts under the influence of stress, nutrition, and pathogen exposure. Understanding ...

World Dairy Expo® is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Recognition Awards through February 15, 2026. Each year, Expo honors exceptional leaders across the dairy industry in three categories: ...

Wisconsin Farmers Union members, delegates, and guests gathered December 12–14 in Wisconsin Dells for the organization’s 95th Annual State Convention. The weekend brought together family farmers and ...

As cows have become more productive, the question has been raised: Should we extend voluntary waiting periods (VWP) and capture more milk per lactation? Research suggests that the answer depends on ...

The authors are with Bozic LLC, a company that owns intellectual property rights to DRP, LRP, and LGM and manages these programs in a partnership with USDA. When Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) was ...