I wouldn’t trade my farm life for anything, and I thank God every day for it

As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

Battling heat, fire, and ice over the last year, dairy farmers are still doing their best to care for their animals

As purchased feed costs rise, farms must get as much nutritional value as possible from their homegrown forages

Consumers are eager to learn more about agriculture and events like “Breakfast on the Farm” show them the truth behind farming

The national and local dairy checkoffs have teamed up to launch the Your Dairy Checkoff podcast

I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I used to be a very different person. I used to be the kind of farmer who wore the long hours like a badge of honor

To tell an effective agriculture story online, a farm should consider who they’re trying to reach, what information they want to share, and what content will do the best job of reaching consumers

While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer

Dairy cows have the incredible capacity to upcycle recalcitrant plant matter into nutritious milk. They do this with their secret weapon: the dairy cow rumen microbiome

Farmers tend to be most enthusiastic and tell our best anecdotes to fellow farmers; however, paring down stories or biting our tongue on details about our farm can be a true disservice to the consumer...

It had been a long, hot, tiring week, but then my son reminded me that patience and kindness are always worth it

There are more microbes in the rumen of a single dairy cow than humans on earth. If you think it’s challenging for all those people to work together, imagine what’s going on in the rumen

Waking at the crack of dawn is nothing new for Indiana dairy farmer Jill Houin. However, feeling like a celebrity with a police escort and a crowd of fans is not her typical morning routine

Farming is a dangerous occupation, but the costs of health insurance leave many uncovered or underinsured

Resiliency in the face of a global pandemic gives us extra reasons to honor and promote the dairy industry this year

Accurate results from forage testing begins with the you. For the sake of your animals, be sure to gather the most accurate sample

Fly control on a dairy operation can feel like an overwhelming task. There are a number of different areas that need to be treated and maintained to protect your animals, employees, and bottom line

Small jobs on the farm can create big learning opportunities for children

California’s water situation has not been good for a long time; however, this year could prove to be even worse