After years of drought and fire threats, we are now faced with extra moisture while other areas are dry

Telling the dairy story is a challenge that agriculturalists are faced with, but reaching consumers with this story can be as simple as serving a hot meal

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

There is no denying this is one of the busiest seasons during the year. For the average person, it’s a combination of the end of the school year and all the activities surrounding it

As the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern, I plan to further myself as an agricultural communicator by learning from those around me and continuing to explore the dairy industry and the people behind...

Sometimes, selling a farm is the right decision

Agricultural women are tough, but we can still benefit from the experiences of others

There is not one person, industry, city, technology, or politician to blame for California’s lack of water

The Wisconsin Farm Discovery Center was the site of a graduation celebration for the dairy management program at Lakeshore Technical College

Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely

Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about

I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

Asking questions connects us better than making assumptions

If you find yourself with a negative review on Google, there are ways to redeem your image

The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster

Isolating ourselves does no good to reach the people consuming our products

Showing dairy animals teaches lessons that are applicable to my life today

No matter how convicted one feels about their product, there is always a substitute. The one thing that is hard to replace, however, is the relationship with the team behind the product

Discussions about a farm’s transition should be intentional with all vested parties at the table