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Sept. 6 2024

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The farm dog

Family events call for farm tours

Sept. 5 2024

Having a canine companion around the farm is part of many farms’ daily routines, including ours

BY Molly Ihde (Schmitt), Iowa dairy farmer

Aug. 30 2024

Having a farm is like having your own tourism business. Friends and family always want to look at the animals and the machinery!

Farming runs in our blood

BY Caitlin Rodgers, Georgia dairy farmer

Aug. 29 2024

A way of life branded by sweat, blood, tears and hard work is something to be proud of

Leaving with a full cup (of milk)

BY Morgan Oliveira, 2024 Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern

Aug. 26 2024

Flying out of Wisconsin with a summer that’s left me with both a full heart and cup

No chickens allowed on the farm!

Farm grandpas are the best

Aug. 23 2024

Service trucks are great places for farm animals to hop from farm to farm

BY Morgan Oliveira, 2024 Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern

Aug. 19 2024

There’s no question, a farm grandpa makes any day better

Just a farmer, you said

Not every calf is meant to live

Aug. 8 2024

At my desk, I have what some would call a “mood board” that is filled with inspirational quotes and photos of what matters the most to me

BY Jessica Peters, Pennsylvania dairy farmer

Aug. 7 2024

Even when we do everything we can, some animals aren’t equipped to survive

Violet

A year spent with a crown, sash, and a glass of milk

July 25 2024

We gave this premature calf everything we could to help her succeed

BY Morgan Oliveira, 2024 Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern

July 22 2024

I am grateful for my experience serving as the District 4 Dairy Princess

The cows call the shots

July 12 2024

Growing up on a farm requires working long hours and putting in hard work, but it also equips you with many skills that others don’t have

The one that got away

July 11 2024

Making hay on hills and mountains is not a simple task

Why July is the worst

BY Jessica Peters, Pennsylvania dairy farmer

July 10 2024

The heat and humidity of this month make for long days of dairy farming

Summertime fun on the farm

BY Molly Ihde (Schmitt), Iowa dairy farmer

July 5 2024

Even though the summer months are always busy on the dairy, farming families know how to make work and play memorable and fun for all generations

The dynamic duo

Behind the wheel on the farm

June 27 2024

Our farm dog and the cow with biggest personality became fast friends

BY Molly Ihde (Schmitt), Iowa dairy farmer

June 20 2024

The ability to drive an array of vehicles is one skill farmers acquire

Biosecurity along the supply chain

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June 10 2024

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus is sweeping across the United States and affecting more than just poultry flocks and dairy cows

Intolerance doesn’t mean saying no to dairy

BY Kathryn E. Childs

May 28 2024

If you love dairy products but struggle with digestive issues, there are still ways to enjoy many dairy foods

Farm dog Friday