Some employees do their jobs and go home, while others look for ways to help the farm run better. Here’s how managers can encourage more of the latter.

Backed by foundational funding from the Bezos Earth Fund, the Kansas City-based Global Cattle Innovation Platform aims to bridge the gap between lab-bench agtech and working pastures.

Activity monitors, new sensor applications and artificial intelligence could help veterinarians identify respiratory disease earlier and make better use of herd data. Dr. Curt Vlietstra sees opportunities ahead, while emphasizing that technology must work in the realities of the farm.

Record cattle prices and higher-value beef-on-dairy calves are reshaping Idaho’s farm economy, giving the state’s beef industry a revenue boost while dairy holds close behind.

When a good employee continues to struggle, more training isn’t always the answer. Here’s how to tell whether someone needs more support or may be better suited for a different role.

U.S. dairy cow numbers are climbing toward a historic milestone, but processing capacity, beef-on-dairy returns and milk demand will determine how much further the herd can grow.

An unexpected conversation with an Iowa dairy farmer at a Super Bowl event left a lasting impression, reminding one industry leader that some of life’s greatest lessons come from the people behind the farm.

From colostrum management to avoiding stacked stress, these priorities can help calves develop the reserves to withstand routine management challenges and disease pressure.