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When Sebastian Szymanski started working at SwissLane Farms in Alto, Michigan, at 16 years old, he began by sweeping floors in the shop. Seven years later, he had become the dairy’s full-time hoof trimmer. agproud.com/articles/64017-m…

Modern dairies treat their cows like elite athletes – pushing them to challenge what’s physically possible. In doing so, producers need to ensure they are limiting stress inhibitors and utilizing supporting tools. agproud.com/articles/63271-n…

Learn how comparing feed costs and milk production to their peers has opened the door for these Michigan producers to prioritize changes that directly influence profitability. agproud.com/articles/64021-c…

Learn how fresh cow health records and heat activity during the voluntary waiting period (VWP) can help identify cows with different reproductive potentials to optimize the use of activity monitors and synchronization. agproud.com/articles/63695-u…

Learn how Hoewisch Homestead Dairy LLC uses Your Farm – Your Footprint to understand and improve environmental footprint while remaining in control of their data. agproud.com/articles/64002-h…

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With the value of heifers skyrocketing, these once-forgotten assets are gaining newfound attention. A dairy cow’s short time as a heifer can impact her entire life, and small shifts in care and nutrition can make an impact on herd outcomes. agproud.com/articles/64074-i…

Learn how garlic oil extracts, containing sulfur volatiles, act as repellents and disrupt larval development, reducing pest presence and improving cattle productivity. agproud.com/articles/63751-n…

How petroleum market volatility has raised propylene glycol costs and availability, prompting dairy producers to reconsider fresh cow strategies and explore management improvements or alternative energy sources like calcium propionate. agproud.com/articles/64034-r…

Learn how advancements in genetics, nutrition and cow comfort have boosted U.S. dairy milk component production, particularly butterfat, while genomic testing accelerates genetic progress. agproud.com/articles/63986-t…

Learn how connecting reproductive data across genomics, embryos and breeding performance provides a clearer view of your strategy to drive smarter decisions and improve long-term profitability. agproud.com/articles/63517-s…

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Minnesota farmers look for innovative ways to grow dairy and remain viable in evolving industry. agproud.com/articles/64061-h…

New York dairy farmer Audrey Donahoe speaks with an attendee at the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference. agproud.com/articles/63992-c…

Why dairy producers should evaluate their safety procedures for working around manure storage areas, electrical systems, farm equipment, chemicals, confined spaces, bunker silos, noisy activities, and when interacting with cattle and bulls. agproud.com/articles/64048-1…

How regularly benchmarking both average particle size and grind consistency can help dairies identify opportunities to improve starch utilization and get more value from the corn they are already feeding. agproud.com/articles/64019-h…