A strand of twine, an empty teat dip barrel, a lose piece of wire, a scrap of freestall neck rail, emptied mineral tubs, extra metal brackets, broken skid loader attachments, and so forth — these...

The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...

If the past year has taught me anything, it’s the importance of having options in the grocery store

Ah, March: that one month that starts out cold, chilly, snowy, and mostly miserable, but typically turns sunny, windy, and bearable

I’m sure several farmers can recall a time when they have reached a point where the next step in trying to repair their equipment is taking it back to the dealer. I

We’re gearing up for a very rare occasion on our farm — my mom and dad are taking multiple days off to go visit one of our relatives in Florida!

The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

If you’re involved in agriculture, the chances are high that you’ve seen FFA emblems around your community and over social media this week

Dr. George Heersche taught us that details matter to the health of the whole.

Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this

Valentine’s Day can look different for farmers, but we still have so much to appreciate

It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you

Our cows have personalities that make working with them more interesting and only occasionally more difficult

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

As the days start to get just a little bit longer, it has me longing for the warmer days to come

Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers

Advocating with your story can be scary, but the truth lies in the middle, not the extremes

This new year is the time to make the most of what we have and give our best shot

A website can be a valuable online platform for your business. Here are some thoughts to get you started

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges