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Emergency rations can work, at least temporarily, until new crop feed can be harvested or purchased.

The tighter we program herd diets, the more important is the information on which feed programs are based.

Debates about food and fuel are often framed in absolutes: Corn is either for ethanol or for livestock feed.

Simply achieving “sustainability” is not good enough. We must have the research, technology and production practices to go beyond sustainability.

But it’s still a volatile weather market for dairy producers who rely on purchased hay.

Four areas where you can make improvements.

Released in April 2013, the 25x'25 Adaptation Work Group’s report presents a variety of pathways for building resilience to climate change.

It’s easy for dairy producers to hone in on expenses during tough economic times and overlook the larger profitability picture.

Poor growing condition this past spring, winterkill and last year’s drought all lead to huge forage challenges for dairies.

Increasing milk fat production through improved nutrition may boost your milk check, but too many dairies still leave this opportunity on the table.