The True Definition of Stewardship – Interview with Suzanne – Reverence Farms
Raising dairy cows and calves on a small scale looks romantic from the outside, but behind every pretty pasture photo is a stack of hard lessons, and years of trial and error. My recent conversatio...
Mycotoxins: The Unseen Adulterator
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by molds that commonly grow on corn, small grains, cottonseed, byproducts and forages used in dairy rations. They are chemically diverse, heat-stable, and of...
When you sit down with someone who has watched an industry evolve for more than six decades, you don’t just get answers—you get a window into history. That’s exactly what happened when I recently v...
Mobility Matters: Managing Lameness for Health and Performance
Lameness in feedlot cattle is a significant health and economic concern, affecting not only animal welfare but also producer. The costs associated with lameness accumulate from reduced performance,...
Recap of 2025 Dairy West Meeting: Dairy Promotion and Nutrition Programs
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Dairy West meeting in Boise Idaho. It was a great couple of days chatting with dairy producers from Utah and Idaho! This kind of dates myself, but the...
How Many Replacement Heifers Do You Really Need To Keep?
In today's dairy industry, managing heifer inventory strategically is essential for profitability. Overproduction of heifers can strain resources, while too few replacements may risk herd productiv...
Improving Feeder Cattle Profitability in Modern Markets
Record-setting beef prices in 2025, combined with the lowest national cattle inventories in decades, have raised the stakes for every animal brought into a backgrounding yard or feedlot...
Keeping a Family Milk Cow - Interview with Jody Camilletti
Jody Camiletti was born, raised, and currently lives in northwest Colorado where she ranches with her husband. The Camiletti’s run yearling cattle on their land during the summer. They have 2 grown...
The Critical Economics of Calf Mortality: Why Every Life Counts More Than Ever
The industry is experiencing unprecedented calf values, making mortality prevention not just an animal welfare issue, but a critical economic imperative. With day-old calves now commanding prices t...
Family Cow to Micro Dairy - Interview with Catie Thomas
Wholesome food is an act of love for the Thomas family. An act of love for those they are preparing it for, as well as a love for the animals and plants it came from. This love for wholesome food b...