Five factors of environmental enrichment can be used on a dairy to bring out cattle’s natural behavior and help them cope with stressors

These apps can help your dairy run more smoothly

Being a farmer is just one part of our identities

Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential

As dairy farmers, no matter how long we have been in this career, there are always mistakes we can learn from

Perusing my grandparents’ 1960s farm journals tells the story of farming in a different time and details our family’s history

A new perspective can be one of gratitude

Virginia Tech’s Michael Barnes passes away after a life of supporting young people

The national dairy checkoff has sponsored College Aggies Online for several years, and I'm always impressed at how creative and driven the students are to learn and advocate for animal agriculture

By researching companies beforehand, effectively letting out your nerves, and showing appreciation to recruiters, the career fair can be much more manageable

Harmful sounds can chip away at your hearing ability, but the damage is preventable

Though we may run different kinds or sizes of farms, all farmers share the same interest and passion

Whether you were in Madison or not, we are all in dairy together and it’s a cause for celebration

A dairy farmer’s daughter is the glue that holds together the family operation

Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future

Days on the farm with people we know best can lead to some interesting conversations

Production livestock, including dairy, remains a topic of discussion at animal rights conferences

If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

Every farm must wait until conditions are right for harvesting the next crop, but when you see neighbors and friends roll out their choppers and combines, it is difficult to be patient

Farmers rely on nature to provide what we need to do our job