Most of the time, Progressive Cattleman readers feed hay on the ground.

The value of consistency, doing the little things right every day, these are always good ideas, but even more so in the current dairy climate. Cold weather calf care is a great example of how recommitting to the basics, and consistently doing things right, pays off in improved calf health and down-the-road cow productivity.

Mild or moderate clinical mastitis is defined as infection or inflammation of the mammary gland that results in abnormalities in milk consistency or color and/or swelling or redness of the affected gland. These cases differ from severe mastitis, which manifests as a systemically sick cow.

Researchers at Cornell have identified another dietary tool that nutritionists and dairy producers can use to prevent hypocalcemia.

In 2017, the average total noncapital living expenses of 1,219 farm families enrolled in the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association (FBFM) was $79,798 – or $6,650 a month for each family. This average was 3.7 percent higher than in 2016.

The holidays are a time for family and togetherness, which brings warmth to the hearts of many. However, for those who have a lost a loved one, the holidays can magnify their grief.

Canadian agriculture continues to show strength and resilience against a backdrop of higher interest rates, trade uncertainty and volatile commodity prices, according to Farm Credit Canada’s latest analysis of farm assets and debt.

As we all know, accidents can happen when working on a farm. Whether it requires a Band-Aid or a trip to the emergency room for some stitches, it is immensely important you have the right tools and materials in your first-aid kit to help you or your team members receive the treatment they need.

It was great delight to hear Meir Statman speak to at the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners 2018 national conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He talked about normal financial behaviours and why culture matters in how we transition our money to the next generation.