California’s dairy sector has reached a major climate achievement—reducing methane emissions by 5 million metric tons of CO₂-equivalent (MMTCO₂e) annually. This progress brings the...
Wisconsin is set to implement monthly, mandatory milk sample testing across all dairy farms as part of the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) to...
Sixteen dairy farms from eight states have been selected to receive a total of more than $1 million in funding through the Dairy Farm...
Heat stress isn’t just a summertime concern — it’s a serious, ongoing issue that affects dairy heifers at every stage of development, including before...
Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
by: Ann Johanns
The 2025 survey of cash rental rates for Iowa farmland shows that rates decreased, on average,...
Understanding how much urine a cow produces each day is important for nutrition research. Traditionally, scientists estimate urine output by measuring the concentration of...
As warmer months arrive and pastures begin to flourish, many dairy farmers turn to grazing as a cost-effective and natural way to feed their...
Episode Description
Grab your favorite beverage and take a seat while Dr. Anne Laarman shares about his discoveries on calf gut health. Not only will...
MSU Extension Educator Cora Okkema discusses the impact of hutch microclimates on heifer health with Dr. Diego Manriquez Alvarez from the Colorado State University...
Why Parasite Control MattersGastrointestinal parasites (helminths) reduce nutrient absorption, impacting milk production and growth. Managing these parasites through pasture management and targeted deworming supports...
