There are types of planning that I just love. Task me with making a meal plan for the week, and I am happy as a clam for thirty minutes or so as I research new recipes and page through old favorites to...

Animal rights activism is big business, bringing in over $800 million in income annually — up from $650 million last year and $595 million in the year prior

As we walk through the barns and pastures to check our cows throughout the day, it pays to watch the cows’ expressions. In a time where people either tend to stare at their phones while going about...

The dairy checkoff is hoping consumers will be thirsty for a glass of milk after watching social media content depicting several ways milk remains a tried-and-true complement to a peanut butter sandwich,...

Number one rule of crisis planning: prepare for the crisis before it happens. You’ve likely seen the devastating headlines by now about the farm fire in Texas that took the lives of thousands of...

One of the best parts of going to a conference is, undoubtedly, perusing through the trade show

It’s not a dairy farmer vacation until you get to take in the dairy scene, especially in another country

A certain amount of stress can be motivating; it can drive us to take action. Unfortunately, too much stress leads to changes that impact our mind, our body, and our relationships with the people around...

I’m sure several farmers can recall a time when they have reached a point where the next step in trying to repair their equipment is taking it back to the dealer. I

It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you

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

The discussion at animal rights conferences held over the past year continued to focus on animal agriculture

Americans are snacking more, and cheese and yogurt can be two satiating, nutritious options

Despite the opinions of extreme activists, dairy still has a place in the world that should be defended

The World Dairy Expo grounds host more than 1,000 top-of-the-line animals throughout the week

The final moments of the International Jersey Show were certainly electric; the entire coliseum was on the edge of their seats as the Intermediate Champion and winning Three-Year-Old, Rivendale VIP Eloise,...

To kick off the action in the showring at World Dairy Expo, the International Junior Holstein Show did not disappoint

Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system

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

“Sustainable food systems” was a big buzz word last year as the United Nations prepared to host its inaugural Food Systems Summit (FSS). The aim of the FSS was “to help inspire a decade...