A tragedy this weekend reminds us of the importance of being prepared

Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer

Cows have personalities with each other just like we do

Sharing about our non-farm interests helps us connect with others close to us and those looking to us for information

Sharing recipes and photos of food online is very popular right now, and these photography tips will help you showcase your culinary creation

Heat detection on our farm got more technical yet simpler over time

They may not be glamorous, but we can share what we love about our roles in agriculture to attract others

Everything works smoother with our automated milking systems when we stay on schedule with our cleaning and maintenance

Are you thinking about advocating more for dairy and dairy farming in 2022? That's great, and I highly encourage it

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries

Working with cows every day showcases many of their personality traits

The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

Looking back at last year can help us protect agriculture from activists in the future

So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

If you have any questions about the dairy checkoff, there are ways to reach out at the local and national levels

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

My study abroad to Costa Rica showed me how agriculture in another country can differ but still be just as efficient or even more so

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm