I knew this summer was going to be unique, but I didn’t know how much I would learn about myself and the agriculture industry along the way

Knowing my cows means I know more than just their name, I know them.

People who grew up on dairy farms often mention their love for dairy cows, their passion for the dairy community, and their calling to work in dairy

John Behling grew up on a dairy farm in Northwest Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin­-River Falls with an economics degree, and later earned his law degree from the University of...

We started chopping our corn silage July 20 this year and finished chopping August 18. It has definitely been one of the longest silage seasons I have ever encountered. We planted a good bit more corn

We got to observe the wonder of the eclipse from the comfort of our farm.

The August webinar focused on dry matter intake in four management groups: lactating cows, dry cows, growing heifers, and preweaned calves

It’s not hard to persuade someone when you are face-to-face with them. They can see your smile, eyes, and body language, which gives them clues on whether or not they should trust you

Roughly twice a year our cows get scored based on how they look and last week was our turn

You’ve made it through the spring and summer shows with this year’s show string. Whether you are going to more shows in the coming months or not, you’ve got a lot to be proud of

In four of the past five years, Hoard’s Dairyman has captured the top webinar award from the American Agricultural Editor’s Association (AAEA)

Cows may not use words to communicate but they sure know how to get their point across; and if you listen, they will tell you how to improve your margins

“So, how did it feel marrying into a farm family?” is a question I often get asked as a young female dairy farmer

Our office gets calls and emails throughout the year from people asking about showmanship rules and looking for resource material

With each county fair, with each 4-H project, there are lessons learned . . . both for my children and for me

How many hours a day are your cows not in their home pen? Taking a closer look into your milking herd’s daily schedule is an important management step

My dad came from a large Midwest family where they milked 25 cows, raised some sheep, had a few chickens, and worked cropland. He was one of seven hard-working farm boys with four sisters

I’m not real sure if it is just a Southern thing to know what it means to have “Georgia weather,” especially around July and August, but these two months are the extreme heat months for...

Six months in, robots are a decision I would make again. My advice – be open to learning.

Everybody loves a good road trip, and the Hoard’s Dairyman and Hay & Forage Grower editorial staffs are no different