Pam
Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 
Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 

Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows?  Technology continues to revolutionize dairying as we know it, offering valuable tools to address labor shortages and improve overall herd management. Most dairy producers are familiar with robotic milkers and herd management systems that use radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, collars or leg monitors to track individual animal data. These tools have become essential for streamlining workflows and monitoring herd health.  But the next evolution in dairy technology is here, and it’s looking your cows right in the face. Thanks to advances in computing power and artificial intelligence, facial recognition is emerging as […]

Read more
Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 
Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 

Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle A Total Mixed Ration (TMR) is a feeding method in which all feed ingredients, including forages, grains, protein sources, minerals, and vitamins, are combined into a single, uniform mix.  This type of feeding program is often used in feedlots and dairies—especially dairies.  It helps ensure that each bite a cow takes provides balanced nutrition for optimal milk production and health. TMRs are particularly beneficial for high-producing dairy cows, to minimize feed sorting and to ensure consistent nutrient intake.  A separate TMR can be developed for different groups of cattle.  Rations are often formulated […]

Read more
Upgrading Dairy Parlors 
Upgrading Dairy Parlors 

Upgrading Dairy Parlors  Traditional dairy parlors are the roots of the dairy industry. These systems were the backbone of dairy farms for generations, and they were characterized by their simplicity, labor-intensive nature, and a strong connection between the farming family and their animals.   A traditional parlor system consists of a long barn with a central alleyway. On either side of this alley, individual stalls are arranged in a row, each equipped with a stanchion, a locking mechanism that holds the cow’s head in place while she is being milked. This design is fundamentally non-mechanized, and for the most part, in […]

Read more
previous arrow
next arrow

Check Out Our Current Issue!

Vermeer new baler

Vermeer Launches Five New Balers Including Innovative Addition to Self-propelled Baler Lineup

Vermeer Corporation continues to push boundaries in hay and forage innovation with the launch of eight new hay tools for 2026 — led by the all-new ZR-2200 self-propelled baler, a next-generation solution built for speed, precision and operator comfort. Vermeer Corporation continues to push boundaries in hay and forage innovation with the launch of eight […]

READ MORE
Boumatic Milk Genius

BouMatic to Launch MilkGenius In-Line Milk Analyzer at World Dairy Expo

Madison, WI — September 2025 –  BouMatic is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking MilkGenius In-Line Milk Analyzer. BouMatic’s next generation tool for real-time milk analysis technology. The unveiling will happen at World Dairy Expo, with a special panel hosted by BouMatic President, Steve Pretz, on Wednesday, October 1, from 1:00–3:00 PM in […]

READ MORE
Starbar® Golden Malrin® Fly Bait Reclassified as a Restricted Use Pesticide

Starbar® Golden Malrin® Fly Bait Reclassified as a Restricted Use Pesticide

New EPA Classification Takes Effect on July 29, 2025 Schaumburg, IL, August 26, 2025 – Central Life Sciences, the makers of Starbar® products, announced that Golden Malrin® Fly Bait (EPA Reg. No. 2724-274) will be reclassified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP), effective as of July 29, 2025. For more than 40 years, […]

READ MORE
WDPA Announces Grand Champions and Top Finishers in 2025 World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest

WDPA Announces Grand Champions and Top Finishers in 2025 World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest

Madison, WI — August 20, 2025 — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) is proud to announce the three Grand Champions and the top three winners in each of 97 product classes from the 2025 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Consequently, the highest honors were awarded to entries in the categories of Cheese […]

READ MORE

Featured Story

Regenerative Agriculture on a Dairy Farm

Paul and Erin Kernaleguen are dairy farmers and soil consultants near Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, committed to regenerative practices in growing forage for their cattle. They farm with Paul’s Parents, Jos and Brenda.

“We were a very conventional dairy operation until 2012 when we started looking at doing some things differently because our weather was super-wet for a couple years.  Our average annual precipitation is about 12 inches of moisture, but we’d had two years in a row with about 40 to 50 inches, which made farming extremely difficult!” says Paul.

READ FULL STORY

Twin Rivers Media

Publisher of American Cattlemen and American Dairymen magazines. Founded over 30 years ago, Twin Rivers Media serves the information and marketing needs of America’s beef and dairy producers.