I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals

It’s dairy banquet season, at least in Iowa. It’s the season where dairy producers and supporters come together to honor outstanding farming families, recognize friends of the industry

Assembling an “A-Team” roster and not just people on your payroll is easier than most think

Many of us who grew up on a farm or raised kids on a farm often say that it’s one of the best childhoods there is

Each year that I’ve been an undergraduate student at Cornell, my Sigma Alpha chapter has put on an event that we like to call “The Art of Agriculture.”

I didn’t grow up wanting to be a farmer. I resented being the farm kid. I couldn’t go to friend’s houses after school because there were calves to feed

When I was 8 years old, a tiny, premature calf was born that I absolutely fell in love with. Her body was somewhat average in size, but her legs were short and stubby

Many aspects of our dairy and ways of thinking have changed here at Hillcrest Farms since moving to a robotic milking system. The work is less physical and more mental

Cow cooling, animal care, and a well-balanced ration all go a long way in in keeping cows healthy through hot weather.

That much-awaited spring sunshine has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest. In rather full force this week, we are expected to hit temperatures in the high 70s

A cooperative of dairy farmers can benefit all

Last week, my home community lost someone very special. He was a cornerstone of the agriculture community there, and his presence was unforgettable. When my family and our 4-H club heard the news

My parents sold their milking cows a few weeks ago. It was actually just a few days before my family was headed to visit them for spring break

The national dairy farmer checkoff was established to grow demand for milk, cheese, and other dairy foods and ingredients through research and promotion

For generations of Schmitt men (my grandpa, dad, brother, and hopefully, my nephews), their hands have told the story of dairy farming

Providing A.I. services for hobby farms has become a fun side job for me

TikTok has become a unique platform to teach consumers about dairy farming in a fun way

You can’t pour passion from an empty cup

The future is bright for college students studying agriculture

As women, we are farmers, farmer’s daughters, farmer’s wives, and so many other things, but that does not dictate our roles or capabilities