Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about

A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges

I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on

Our busiest time of year is just kicking off

Asking questions connects us better than making assumptions

If you find yourself with a negative review on Google, there are ways to redeem your image

Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book

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