2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (132+ words) Ag Proud July 25, 2026 Progressive Cattle digital magazine The latest issue of Progressive Cattle magazine is available. To view it, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (351+ words) Image by Sebastian Mejia Turcios. When a fourth-generation rancher tells you that you may be better off pursuing a different career instead of going all in on the family ranch, it forces you to ask an uncomfortable question: What changed?...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (719+ words) A commitment to learning goes beyond keeping up with new technology and attending conferences; it is about intentionally investing in yourself, other individuals, teams and the dairy industry as a whole. When we create a culture that values learning, everyone…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (305+ words) I am a huge fan of any national tournament. During the Olympics, I will wave my flag and cheer on the Americans in the doubles luge. Normally, I’m not a doubles luge fan, but when it’s our best against Germany’s…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1010+ words) Ag Proud Illustration by Philip Warren. The state of Canadian dairy succession in 2026 Succession planning in 2026 faces land and quota challenges on top of the emotional conversations surrounding the process. For more than a decade, I've helped Canadian farm families…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (352+ words) A well‑maintained bunker face reduces the risk of silage avalanche or collapse during daily feedout. Staff image. The word silo originated from the Greek word “siros,” meaning “corn pit” or “pit for holding grain.” The use of forages, processed…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (840+ words) Cows that remain productive longer drive higher milk production, reduce replacement costs and create more flexibility in herd management. Image courtesy of Zinpro Corporation. There’s no single definition of sustainability on a dairy, but the path forward often follows a…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (829+ words) This is an automated Magnum tractor on display at a dealership. Courtesy image. GPS equipment on many types of farm machinery has revolutionized most aspects of farming. “Coming soon is more autonomy and automation. We are trying things out with…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (511+ words) If you put a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls in a room, each one will have a tale of, “Did I ever tell you about the time I …,” and then one might fill in the blank with such things as:…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (299+ words) The negative impacts of common animal husbandry practices such as branding, castration and dehorning may be mitigated by utilization of NSAIDs, systemic analgesics and local anesthetics. Getty Images. Other emerging tools tested in our lab include the use of lidocaine-loaded…...