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

Taking our time is necessary on the farm but also teaches valuable lessons

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

The identities of the cows, official placings, and winners will be announced in the next three issues of Hoard’s Dairyman

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

“They look like corporate, professional people wearing suits,” my friend exclaimed as I was talking to her about the Alliance’s work monitoring animal rights extremism

Most people still trust “farmers,” so let’s label ourselves what we really are

Climbing prices on both sides of the food system show us how much our farms depend on others here and abroad

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

As farmers, we hope for consumers to be open-minded enough to listen to what we have to say, but are we open-minded enough to listen to each other?

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

The Ukraine invasion will have effects on farmers in that part of the world and beyond

Sharing recipes and photos of food online is very popular right now, and these photography tips will help you showcase your culinary creation

Everything farming-related seems to fall within a cycle of tasks, and there’s a blurred line between getting caught up, being ahead, or falling behind

Whether you are a football fan or not, the biggest game of the year has some fun ties to dairy

The cold allows us to prepare for a new season ahead

They aren’t always perfect, but we know we can depend on our automated milking systems

Milk’s nutrition and naturalness is what consumers need to know