COLD SPRING, Minn. — Derek Schmitz wasn’t always successful in raising and milking dairy cows. The 29-year-old has worked to grow his understanding smack dab in the biggest dairy county in Minnesota — ...

With their pre-dawn milking done, about 80 cows ramble into the dewy pastures of the Paris Family Farm in Belleville, Wisconsin, to graze. “This is a much better sound than turning on a tractor,” says ...

is your neighborhood reporter for the Westside. SANDIA, TX — Over at the Knolle Dairy Farms, cows are losing their way in their own home. Joe Knolle, the president of farms, signed an agreement with ...

A new “dairy barn of the future” merges animal freedom, smart tech, and transparent research to redefine modern farming.

The dairy operation, which opened in 1999, inspired many farmers to switch to pasture-based farming, where cows roam and graze on pasture rather than being confined and living on mostly dry feed.

A Bonner County tale of neighbors uniting to rescue a cow from a well, showcasing rural life, teamwork, and the spirit of helping each other.

Cow cuddling isn’t new: It grew in popularity when people were seeking connection during the coronavirus pandemic. But it has ...

11:01 a.m. Sept. 16, 2022: An earlier version of this article misspelled California Air Resources Board spokesperson David Clegern’s name as Clergen. Michael Oosten’s grandparents were dairy farmers ...

A serious game from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is helping veterinarians and dairy teams improve animal welfare, ...