Corn was not only created in Mexico, but it was the basis for human development there. Farmers in the central regions of the present-day borders began selectively breeding teosinte, a wild grass that looks very different than modern-day corn. Throughout the years, they were able to artificially select plants that had increasing nutritional value.

Explore how fluctuations in daily milk yield can indicate disease resilience in Holstein cattle, potentially transforming breeding practices for better health and productivity. 

Canadian dairy is well equipped to manage an emerging disease in ways that mitigate risks to animals and farmers.
 

My family decided to sell our cows a few months ago, and I’d be lying if I said it hadn’t rocked my world.

Farm Credit Canada's Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program returns with support from Dairy Farmers of Canada and Starbucks to reward the sustainability successes of farmers.

Several years ago when I was teaching, I was right in the middle of my lesson. I was going great guns making sure everyone was understanding, in no uncertain terms, what they needed to know. Suddenly, I felt two little arms go around my waist.

Choosing a favorite cow breed is like choosing a favorite kid; and it doesn’t matter what your parents told you, there is always a favorite kid.