Farmers should be on the lookout for animal activists pretending to “help” farmers

Around the country, many young women dream of attaining a crown, preferably while advocating for an industry they’re passionate about

There is no doubt many of us in the dairy industry were ready to see 2019 in the rear view

I recently listened to Kenny Chesney's song "Don't blink" and tears streamed down my cheeks, because let's be honest, we all can relate just how fast time goes by

We all know that PETA has an affinity for fabricated and overexaggerated photos, videos, and situations to make every farmer look evil

This time of year can seem rather melancholy, especially if you live in a state that experiences winter conditions

It’s been a while since we have written a blog as we have been busy starting up our milking robots

In a 24-hour period, you only have so much time to get things done. On the farm, it seems like you need at least 25!

The holidays are one of my dad’s favorite times. It might be that all of his children are home or all the sweet treats my sister makes. But, I think it is the chance to hear from friends and family

I'm probably not alone when I say, "Bring on 2020!" To me, 2020 seems pretty big; a start of a new decade, and hopefully the start of some much-needed good luck for us all

Just a few months ago, a lifelong dairyman of 50 years suddenly passed away. In reflecting upon the humble farmer who put others and his cattle before himself, the officiant shared his unique perspective...

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck . . . It’s going to taste like a duck!

Last week I taught class of high school juniors and seniors about marketing, and we were discussing where their target audience would be using social media

There are a lot of farmers out there this year feeling pretty grinchy. Winter is coming, some of us are still harvesting, our finances aren’t getting any better, and with the recent news of Dean’s...

It’s the time of year to count our blessings. Let me hit rewind for a moment and recap our Thanksgiving

A new year is right around the corner, which means it is resolution season. Many consumers will be thinking about new health and fitness goals and looking for information on how they can meet them

Okay, I’m going to be honest here. I have never raised calves in my life. Yes, I know that’s a crazy notion for some, but it’s the truth

The last day of July I received a phone call from my husband, Scott, that one of our off-site heifers was injured

Last week, when the news broke that Dean’s had filed for bankruptcy, I sat staring at my phone wondering what this meant for our family farm; you see, we ship our milk to Dean’s

“A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.” That is the definition of juggernaut, and Spencer County FFA in Kentucky has certainly earned the description after claiming their...