While those of us in agriculture take efforts to help consumers understand where their food comes from, we can also equip ourselves to answer more questions by branching out from what we know best

Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wis., presented its Hoard’s Dairyman Award to recent graduate Erik Walters

There’s nothing wrong with seeking a bit of balance

Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside

June Dairy Month is often celebrated by communities hosting breakfasts on the farm to promote the dairy industry

Understanding how to control flies on livestock begins with understanding the pest’s life cycle

Work and insights from University of British Columbia’s David Fraser highlight the importance of human and animal interactions

Taming some of our animals creates some difficulties but also a herd that is calmer around people

Sharing what we’re dealing with can help others help us

Whether in the media or in the break room, there are always hot topics garnering interest

The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate

As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner

Farmers think about what’s best for their land more than one day a year

Research indicates those that work on dairies have less gastrointestinal related symptoms than nonfarmers

ADA North East created the Virtual Farm Tour program to bring the farm to the classroom to help build trust in dairy

Midwestern temperatures in the last 90 days have been warmer than typical years

A recent rural tragedy inspired students to promote farm road safety using skills learned at the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference

The weather has caused damage to our farm already this spring, and there is not much we can do about it

Our team works hard, so it pays off to have some fun at the farm, too

Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health