Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable

I do not think it is ironic that the first Christmas celebrated was surrounded by animals. That is a perfect picture of peace to ponder. What a gift this is, to live on a farm

This season of gift giving is a blessing for those with the knack of finding the right present for everyone. They may have “gift giving” as their love language and feel rewarded by finding...

From drought in the West to rain in the Northeast, the 2021 crop year created challenges for farmers across the country

If you could cut your antibiotic use by more than half without affecting your herd’s health, would you?You’re probably saying yes while thinking that sounds too good to be true

Holiday celebrations serve as a reminder of our purpose

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

It has been a long-standing tradition for many people to enjoy a turkey dinner in some form on Thanksgiving Day

Milk is the number one crop harvested on a dairy farm. Just like how equipment settings can affect the soil of a field and the crop harvested from it, we know that how the milking procedure

Agricultural technologies must be shared with consumers willingly for them to include them in their diet

Fall is one of those seasons that is so refreshing in our part of the country. We have just come through the hottest and most humid time of the year

The bimodal letdown happens when we don’t stimulate [the cow] long enough and we don’t wait long enough for the oxytocin to arrive from the posterior pituitary after we have stimulated her...

Imagine you’re cruising down the highway toward a perfect vacation. The only thing between you and your destination is the road.Soon, you come across a tollbooth. Being the prepared driver you

Whether it’s one part-time milker or a crew of employees, hired labor plays a role in the operation of many dairy farms

Hope for the best and plan for the unexpected — if life was just that easy. The Virginia 4-H dairy bowl team was comprised of four very talented young ladies

Hosting a virtual tour is right at the tip of your finger. Practicing, relating the content to your audience, and having a well-planned route can make it even better

While supply chain woes continue across the United States, international shipping backups plague export efforts even as dairy products sold to the global market push toward 20% of all U.S. dairy sales

Meet my toddler niece, Everly. Her 2-year-old self has grown up spending countless hours out and about at our family dairy farm

“It's time for the dairy industry to take action,” emphasized Gerard Cramer, D.V.M., of the University of Minnesota

It is fun to envision what automation we may be able to integrate onto our dairy in the future