I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at the 2025 National Holstein Convention as an official with the Youth Dairy Quiz Bowl contest

There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to dry-off — and plenty of myths to go with them. Whether it’s how to slow down milk production at dry-off or which protocols will best set...

Wheat harvest started in earnest the second week of June, and with it came long hours in the tractor, dinners in the field, and an enormous amount of fun for my almost 3-year-old son

I’ll admit, I don’t like the heat. I side with the cows in that 50°F is far more ideal than the 100°F heat index numbers we’re experiencing in the Midwest this holiday weekend

Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole

In August of 2024, I decided it was time to share my passion for the dairy industry with the kids and parents in my community

In third grade, my teacher gave out superlatives at the end of the year. I received the “most organized.”

In today's dynamic dairy landscape, exploring new revenue streams beyond traditional milk sales is an important financial strategy, especially as sustainability initiatives offer new income opportunities

Long story, short — my husband and I are in our own private book club. Let me elaborate and give you my pitch to start your own mini book club (even if it’s just you)

Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...

Think about it for a moment: you, your family, your friends – chances are, someone you know has enjoyed a dairy product within the last 24 hours

Robust. That’s an accurate word to describe the research to support cow cooling investments to reduce heat stress effects. The financial consequences of heat stress on dairy farms in the

My favorite sweet treat has always been ice cream, especially on a hot summer day

Ever since I was a kid, June has been my favorite month. Growing up, it was the time of year when the pools were opening, school was ending, and I was able to kick back and be the pesky little kid running...

What’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainably produced? U.S. dairy. The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years, but these concepts...

World Milk Day is celebrated each year on June 1, and was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better

I think our daughter has taken a bath every night this week, which we typically try to do every other night for the sake of time

Heifer inventories have flirted with generational lows, and prices for bred or fresh heifers have bumped against the ceiling. An interesting analysis in a recent Virginia Dairy Pipeline reminded farmers...

They say you can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. I take pride in saying that fits me perfectly