We’re gearing up for a very rare occasion on our farm — my mom and dad are taking multiple days off to go visit one of our relatives in Florida!

Agricultural occupations have been dominated historically by men, but women are making their stamp on the industry. In the United States, 1.2 million producers are now female

Does it ever irk anyone else when someone says, “You’re too young to be tired”?

Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this

For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations

Valentine’s Day can look different for farmers, but we still have so much to appreciate

Our cows have personalities that make working with them more interesting and only occasionally more difficult

As the days start to get just a little bit longer, it has me longing for the warmer days to come

Certain parts of the country need more training and technicians to keep up with the number of robotic milking systems that are being installed

One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own

The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries

Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers

Two of our dairy’s key advisers retired recently. Now, we are looking forward to developing new relationships with their successors

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges

Through the rain and weather, we have been working to keep our cows healthy this winter

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

The one question I get asked the most as a robotic dairy farmer is this: How many cows can you run per robot? This is such a loaded question to me. I can dissect this one question into many diffe

Even amid industry uncertainty, the holidays can be a time of joy

One of our cows tried to jump over a gate, but she was less athletic than she thought

This Thanksgiving, I decided to highlight butter in a new, trendy way