This homework may include you spending a little money on blood samples or feed samples, but spending a little money now before spending a lot of money later may actually save you money and time in the...

It’s definitely a generational issue. As dairy farms all over the country transition from one generation to the next, there can be a lot of different issues that need to be resolved

It has been bitterly cold here in East Moline, Ill. As I write this blog, we are subzero with more than a foot of snow on the ground

Even at a very early age, Bert Stewart was a consummate student — he studied those who did well at their trade

I got my Valentine’s Day gift from my hubby early this year. It’s not chocolate. Or flowers. Or jewelry. It’s cheese. My most favorite cheese . . . the one I savor, nibble by nibble

A dairy farmer at a recent conference told me, "I hear all the time that we need to tell our story so our consumers can understand what life is like on the farm

Farmers must be cautious when adding new members to their staff

A great employer learns to speak the language of their employees

I was watching the Land O’Lakes Farm Bowl via the internet yesterday to see how the professional football players and farmers fared in this obstacle course

Give your three-quartered cows a chance to thrive in your herd

Flavor is the top driver of yogurt purchases, but health benefit is a close second

We have to step up together, innovate, and share our message. It is time for dairy farmers to “Face Everything and Rise”

Many of us have grown up working side by side with a grandparent, parent, or mentor that has directly affected our lives in one way or another. It is thanks to these people that we are who we are today

Animal activist groups aren’t just out to stop large farms; they want to put an end to all animal agriculture

Land O'Lakes is sponsoring Farm Bowl to highlight the skills that football players and farmers share

Even when offered really good professional advice, one should consider how that advice fits into the farm’s goals

Humor is one of the best ways we can share our story

The single most important time in a cow’s life that could almost forecast her entire lactation is the transition period

I’ve never been one to set a big New Year’s resolution. I guess with the farm always throwing curve balls at my life, it just feels too heavy of a thing to take on

I attended the Wisconsin Junior Holstein convention this past weekend