The other night, our robotic milkers called 36 times with one alarm or another. My dad got an early start on morning milking simply because he had been up since 11 p.m. the night prior tending to the robots

It’s no secret that more and more farmers are feeling the call to share their lives on social media. As one of those farmers, I say it’s a calling that you eventually can’t ignore

For most people, January is considered a fresh start. Belongings are often organized and purged to make room for the new, nutrition is top of mind after indulging in holiday treats, and many consider improving...

If one of your resolutions for 2021 is to take better care of your mind, you have a tasty option: eat more cheese

I have a notebook where I dump everything from my brain. Thoughts, to-do lists, goals . . . you name it, it’s all there

The year 2020 has been quite the roller coaster ride. I’d say being dairy farmers who are used to ups and downs may have given us a little better handle on how to deal with this crazy year, but it...

For many of us, the last Friday the 13th (back in March) was the last normal day we had, and the first day we realized how serious this pandemic really was

Today is Election Day. There will be excitement, disappointment, and maybe even some surprises, too. It’s going to be a long day

All across the country, stitched into the landscape between population centers, is where we find what people like to call “rural America.”

What does your farm look like on Google? I've written about this before so you can understand how the farm looks to the rest of the world via your own farm website, social media, news articles, and so...

There’s almost always a shortage of time and a lack of space on dairy farms. When deciding which animals get the most attention and best resources, the answer is typically the milking herd, and understandably...

Any other year at this time, I’d be just returning from several days spent at World Dairy Expo

The dairy industry enjoys a rich history full of value and innovation. When those two attributes are joined together, it brings accessible nutrition to people who need it

Death and destruction in its wake, nothing but dreams and love it takes. Nothing is spared, not a life not a care, fire is here and it is not fair

As I clicked on the LinkedIn website the other day, the first image on my newsfeed was of two people I knew well: a Florida dairy farmer and his youngest daughter

Milk on cereal, cream cheese on a bagel, butter on toast, and yogurt with its mix-ins and toppings all give breakfast the potential to be a very dairy-friendly occasion. We’ve heard for generations

Back-to-school time is always a season of adjustment for parents and students, and that’s especially true on dairies — many are losing their best help!

Hello summer! It’s nice to know you’re still around . . . now please leave!

This summer, we have struggled to find farm help. Fortunately, we haven’t been in this position much before now

It was a typical afternoon for my childhood: I’d just gotten home from a volleyball practice, and I needed to feed the heifers