It’s June Dairy Month and it seems that those of us involved in the dairy industry are promoting milk and dairy products this season

When a friend who works for Hoard’s called and asked me if I’d be willing to be one of their farmer bloggers, I physically had to cover my mouth so I didn’t excitedly scream ‘YES!!!’...

Searching for a reflective topic, I decided to browse the Hoard’s Dairyman archives from late May and June from 20 years ago

When I went to the dentist a few weeks ago she was telling me about getting ready for a small family party for her son’s First Holy Communion

Two recent experiences with rules and regulations made me realize how much government guidelines need to adapt to changing farming practices

This past weekend I turned 30. That always seemed like such an adult number growing up, and now that it’s here, I’m wondering how it happened

The snow has melted, the rains have subsided in some areas, and the temperatures are more tolerable. And that means it’s spring-cleaning time

One of the best things an operation can do for its future is invest in taking care of calves in the first two months. Although that care can be accomplished a great number of ways

Particularly in tight financial years for agriculture, the argument for finding the economically optimal corn plant population has perpetuated

Spring has finally made its debut, but with it comes some pesky insects, the most common being flies

Ask anyone I work with; one of my favorite holidays of the year is Kansas Day. Never heard of it? You are not alone

Among farm families, it is more and more common to hear of households that also pursue off farm ventures. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that there is good reason for that

Just about every packaged food item at the grocery store comes with an “expiration” or “sell by” date on the label. My inclination is that most people heed these guidelines

Ultimately, the economically optimal pregnancy rate depends on many herd specific factors, but especially the costs associated with making the management changes that result in an increased pregnancy rate

The National Dairy FARM program is a voluntary program that promotes transparency in the food supply. It began in 2009 and has gained support from producers, milk cooperatives, and food companies

I walked into the building and the smell hit me hard. So hard in fact, that my eyes began to water

My husband, Glen, and I will celebrate 15 years of marriage later this year. For 12 of those 15 years, we have been dairy farming together

Nearly every dairy farm features some type of data collection or herd management software. It can range from rumination or activity monitors to simple herd tracking with PCDART or Dairy Comp 305

Last week some people were up in arms about red Skittles falling out of a truck on a Wisconsin road

Kansas State University professor Jeff Stevenson started the monthly Hoard’s Dairyman webinar with a timeline overview of management tools that have aided in the reproduction progress of dairy cows