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Nov. 22 2021
Agricultural technologies must be shared with consumers willingly for them to include them in their diet
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Nov. 17 2021
Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys
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Nov. 16 2021
Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm
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Nov. 12 2021
Steven and Connie Schmitt’s commitment, passion, and hard work as a farming couple is evidenced by a collection of aerial farm photos proudly displayed
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Nov. 2 2021
On or off the farm, women make valuable contributions to agriculture
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Oct. 29 2021
Meet my toddler niece, Everly. Her 2-year-old self has grown up spending countless hours out and about at our family dairy farm
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Oct. 14 2021
Perusing my grandparents’ 1960s farm journals tells the story of farming in a different time and details our family’s history
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Oct. 3 2021
Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET earned the Supreme Champion title at the 2021 World Dairy Expo
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Oct. 2 2021
If you have ever attended World Dairy Expo, you know about the sense of community on the grounds of the Alliant Energy Center
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Oct. 2 2021
For someone looking for an internship, part-time job, or full-time opportunity, in-person connections are the best way to show off skills and highlight work experiences to potential employers
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Sept. 30 2021
For 7-year-old Maple Fudge Of 12 Oak and her leadswoman, Ashley Brandel, an invite to the Supreme Champion selection is nothing new, but it is just as rewarding
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Sept. 30 2021
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl welcomed 343 entries in its 38th year. Announced at the winner’s luncheon on Wednesday were the top prizes for the best forages in the country
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Sept. 28 2021
Just about anything is available on our phones these days — even the global dairy industry’s meeting place
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Sept. 27 2021
This morning and afternoon 13 collegiate dairy judging teams and more than 50 students are evaluating cattle and preparing their reasons in hopes of being named a national champion
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Sept. 7 2021
Many jokes about Carhartt gear can be found throughout social media. What was once an outfitter solely for those performing manual labor is now on trend for the masses to wear
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Sept. 1 2021
The state of California is facing a water crisis, and farmers have a whole lot to lose
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Aug. 31 2021
Extracurricular activities from fairs to the football field help our kids explore their interests
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Aug. 26 2021
State fairs can be a terrific place to connect people with agriculture, even if just for a moment
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Aug. 20 2021
Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm
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Aug. 11 2021
Social media can be an intimidating place, but sharing your story is important and can be fun