Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country

When we make adjustments on the farm, some are more successful than others, but we are continually learning and improving the herd

The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster

What does sustainable agriculture look like? There’s more to it than mitigating climate change

Taking our time is necessary on the farm but also teaches valuable lessons

Isolating ourselves does no good to reach the people consuming our products

Showing dairy animals teaches lessons that are applicable to my life today

The identities of the cows, official placings, and winners will be announced in the next three issues of Hoard’s Dairyman

Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor

A first lactation heifer’s initial experience in a voluntary milking system or robot is so important to the cow and the farmer

No matter how convicted one feels about their product, there is always a substitute. The one thing that is hard to replace, however, is the relationship with the team behind the product

There has been more than a fair share of struggle in the last few years. We are no strangers to the stress and, well, basically plain craziness and unpredictability of the dairy industry. Carryi

Discussions about a farm’s transition should be intentional with all vested parties at the table

“They look like corporate, professional people wearing suits,” my friend exclaimed as I was talking to her about the Alliance’s work monitoring animal rights extremism

Cows like routine just like humans do

Most people still trust “farmers,” so let’s label ourselves what we really are

Farming requires commitment and passion like few other careers do

Climbing prices on both sides of the food system show us how much our farms depend on others here and abroad

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

A tragedy this weekend reminds us of the importance of being prepared