Pennsylvania dairy farmers dressed their calves to promote dairy

Dr. George Heersche taught us that details matter to the health of the whole.

Whether it is maximizing production, maintaining herd health, or controlling cost, feeding high quality forage is a key component. There have been significant technological advances in how producers g

Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this

For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations

Backyard hobbyist farmers often become the best advocates for full-time farmers. That’s because these new entrants into animal agriculture or gardening circles often learn these farming realities...

Valentine’s Day can look different for farmers, but we still have so much to appreciate

Producers are keenly aware of the current economic return from producing more milk fat. Cash for milk fat yield, however, is still about half the value of the price of milk

Promotional efforts supported by the national dairy checkoff earned two awards at a recent marketing competition

It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you

Our cows have personalities that make working with them more interesting and only occasionally more difficult

Depression is a complex set of emotions, and understanding those feelings can help you support others

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

The pizza experience in some countries can seem like a world away from what Americans are accustomed to, but the dairy checkoff sees an untapped opportunity for cheese to unite the global palate

Traveling and learning about global agriculture helps me to be a stronger agricultural advocate

As the days start to get just a little bit longer, it has me longing for the warmer days to come

Certain parts of the country need more training and technicians to keep up with the number of robotic milking systems that are being installed

One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own

One cow on our farm holds a particularly special place in my heart

Inspiration is good, but we also need to recognize the truth of our own lives and abilities