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

For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations

Backyard hobbyist farmers often become the best advocates for full-time farmers. That’s because these new entrants into animal agriculture or gardening circles often learn these farming realities...

Promotional efforts supported by the national dairy checkoff earned two awards at a recent marketing competition

Depression is a complex set of emotions, and understanding those feelings can help you support others

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

One cow on our farm holds a particularly special place in my heart

Inspiration is good, but we also need to recognize the truth of our own lives and abilities

California dairy farmers face their own kinds of struggles, and I’m glad I learned more about their style!

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

If health and wellness are among your goals for 2023, adding more milk and other dairy products to your diet may be the perfect fit

Two of our dairy’s key advisers retired recently. Now, we are looking forward to developing new relationships with their successors

As the “Your Dairy Checkoff” podcast starts its third year featuring farmer hosts, dairy industry guests, and in-depth conversations about dairy products and farming promotion, we want to thank

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

Dairy life provides a lot of unique stories we recall years later

As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve

Whether it is a tractor-loving toddler or a teenager who grew up in the inner city somewhere, we need young people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to be excited about agriculture and help feed the world

I have a completely renewed appreciation for dairy products and their benefits as a college student

Social media makes it hard not to compare our lives to others, but we can be proud of them and ourselves at the same time

One of our cows tried to jump over a gate, but she was less athletic than she thought