It Starts With a Plan
Outbreaks of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in dairy herds have brought revelations that livestock producers may have holes in their biosecurity measures. Fortunately, over the past decade or so,…
The Best Farm Dogs for Herding, Guarding Livestock, and More
Tracy Kobberdahl often rises before sunrise to do chores on her South Dakota farm. As she marches from her warm house to her cold barn, her dog, Tom, is often…
6 New Products From World Dairy Expo 2024
Roaming the Exhibition Hall at World Dairy Expo always provides a deep dive into the dairy industry, and 2024 was no exception. Here are a few new products that caught…
Dairy Barn Flooring Is the Foundation for Herd Health
Dairy barn flooring is more than a concrete slab. Your dairy barn floor may be impacting your herd much more than you think. While it’s easy to overlook, the barn’s…
The New Dairy Concept
Twenty-five years ago, former high school teachers Joe and Christy Tomandl started dairying on a shoestring near Medford, Wisconsin. “We started with 40 cows and 80 acres,” Joe Tomandl says.…
Technology as a Dairy Management Tool
Technology continues to be a driving factor in the dairy industry. Today, nearly every aspect of a cow’s life span can be monitored remotely, sending streams of data to the…
Regenerative Agriculture Spurs Growth on This Montana Farm
A holistic triple bottom line guides every management decision Jeff and Marisa Sather make for their fourth-generation Sather Farm and Ranch northeast of Glasgow, Montana. “We want to maximize profit…
How to Use Crossbreeding to Improve Cattle Performance
Not many things in the livestock business are free, but heterosis — the bump in performance from crossbreeding — is one of them. Then, why don’t we take full advantage…
College Buddies Have Farmed Together 60 Years
In the fall of 1960, Gil Tinsey was a senior at Michigan State University (MSU) and Fred Hasen was a junior. They met as members of the Farmhouse Fraternity, which…
What Goes Into the Process of Hay Testing
Hay testing is a crucial practice to ensure optimal nutrition among livestock. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Shelby Filley, Regional Livestock and Forages Specialist from Oregon State University…