HD Notebook

The drought drove corn prices up while product demand supports our milk price.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is looking for the new face of farming and ranching. Two dairy producers are amongst the finalists.

by Lucas Sjostrom, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor

Deciding who agriculture’s spokespersons should be is not a debate. Now, it’s a vote. Read more

Milk production in October per cow up one pound

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager

Look to this list of 11 issues that derail transition cows.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Assistant Managing Editor Read more

Cattle handling is the first topic of what will be many instructional lessons.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor Read more

Seven steps that allow you to establish an effective mastitis control program.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Congressman-elect David Valadao is a partner in his family’s 1,700-cow dairy operation.

by Lucas Sjostrom, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor

Agriculture has some friends in Washington, D.C. But it has been some time since dairy producers had one of their own in town. Read more

Drought-stressed alfalfa fields need extra attention

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager Read more

Financial gains are biggest for high-producing herds.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

The higher your herd’s production average is, the more additional money you stand to make by making even small improvements in reproduction — more cows caught in heat sooner, more and earlier pregnancies, and shorter calving intervals. Read more

Lack of monitoring and emphasis can easily waste hundreds of dollars per head.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor Read more