Focused on educating consumers on the importance of agriculture, Pagel does so through children’s books

2023 was a challenging year for dairy producers, navigating economic struggles, and uncertainties. In such times, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance emerges as a crucial tool to mitigate risks and...

It takes both mental and physical strength to be a part of a farming family

The midwinter temperature swings we’re experiencing are making caring for calves more challenging

I’m learning that it’s okay to take time away from work for the things I care about

We have to make tough decisions on the farm, and they don’t always match our true feelings

I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers

It is easy to get burnt out during a long winter. We must do what we can to stay healthy

Stretch your mind, have some fun, and maybe even win some prizes by entering our Cow Judging Contest

Sometimes going back to the basics of good care is just what animals need

As farmers, we face many difficult moments and failures, but the moments of success are worth the work

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

Now is a great time to conduct a farm security audit to prevent activists from targeting your dairy

We talk a lot about the business side of transition but not much or at all about the emotional and social changes

Bringing our issues to lawmakers’ attention is the only way they will know what we are facing

A number of dairy organizations work together to manage crisis and issues and strengthen consumer confidence in our farms and products

My love of farming and strong work ethic trace back to summers spent making hay on my uncle’s farm

Thanks to the Nedap SmartFlow Milk Meter, farmers like Austin Webster of Greenleaf, Wis., can more closely monitor the pulse of their herd like never before, gaining timely, accurate, actionable insights...

These are the items I’ve been using a ton of lately

Dairy animals need plenty of clean water as part of their balanced ration