Start the new year the way you intend to live it — being you

Dairy life provides a lot of unique stories we recall years later

As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve

Social media makes it hard not to compare our lives to others, but we can be proud of them and ourselves at the same time

Keeping crop residue stubble on your fields can provide a multitude of soil health benefits

I hope showing cattle will always provide youth with the opportunities it did for me

Winners were named in the 2022 National FFA Dairy Evaluation and Management CDE

In one summer, my brother went from farmer to rocket scientist

The first tractor that ever worked the land on our farm is at the core of many of my grandpa’s stories

No day in farming is easy, but each is special when we keep our eyes open

The role agriculture can play in sustainability is influenced by consumer confidence and their acceptance of our food system and modern farming practices

Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges

Our big old cow reminds me that age is just a number, and we should all take time to enjoy life

Before we update the calf housing on our dairy, we want to be sure we are making the best choice for us and our animals

I followed my dreams and goals even if it wasn’t the most popular route because it’s what I believed in