Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm

I live in an old farmhouse. It’s got a creepy dirt basement, splintery old floors, and drafty, well, drafts. Last night, on my way to the bathroom, I stumbled, threw out a hand to catch myself

Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET earned the Supreme Champion title at the 2021 World Dairy Expo

Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET was chosen as Grand Champion of the 2021 International Holstein Show

“I am so lucky to judge this show,” said Judge Pierre Boulet of Montmagny, Quebec, as the International Red and White Show came to a close on Friday

For 7-year-old Maple Fudge Of 12 Oak and her leadswoman, Ashley Brandel, an invite to the Supreme Champion selection is nothing new, but it is just as rewarding

Production livestock, including dairy, remains a topic of discussion at animal rights conferences

Many jokes about Carhartt gear can be found throughout social media. What was once an outfitter solely for those performing manual labor is now on trend for the masses to wear

Far too often, I hear that social media is the key to communicating with consumers. Time after time, I have been instructed to post more about life on the dairy farm

I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals

An online conversation over a controversial Burger King commercial turned into so much more and put agriculture in a more positive light

Farming with family is not always easy, but we can make it work

As winter turns into spring, we try to catch up on many random projects around the farm

After a year filled with trials and tribulations, dairy farmers remained as hardworking and resilient as ever

Perhaps you have followed along the last decade by reading my Hoard's Dairyman column, "Around the Kitchen Table," where I share stories of growing up on my family’s dairy farm and the lessons learned

There’s a trend going around on Instagram right now asking people to list eight blessings in their life

I just want to start this by saying that I hate politics for so many reasons. I hate how politicians give off the air of being superior to the rest of us when they technically work for us

Not too long ago, I was inside sipping some ice tea and reading a book, when I paused, looked outside my kitchen window, and smiled

If you’ve never seen the movie The Princess Bride, keep reading, but once you’re done, go watch it

Various authors and studies have likened willpower to a muscle. They have explained that it must be repeatedly practiced before it becomes stronger and the new habit second nature