Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

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

Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on

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

U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products

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

Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer

National FFA week celebrates the impact of agricultural education, and you can make a difference in that mission

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

We’re happiest at home in our old farmhouse that is surrounded by cattle murmurs, country fields, and starlit skies, so it was the perfect backdrop for a marriage proposal

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

It will be a long rebuilding process for farms and communities that were impacted

Sometimes it takes just one experience or one event to spark a young person’s interest in agriculture

The national dairy checkoff has sponsored College Aggies Online for several years, and I'm always impressed at how creative and driven the students are to learn and advocate for animal agriculture

A hard-working, dedicated, and passionate showman, this year’s Merle Howard Award honoree started her showing career by exhibiting grade cattle from a nearby neighbor

For someone looking for an internship, part-time job, or full-time opportunity, in-person connections are the best way to show off skills and highlight work experiences to potential employers