It’s dairy banquet season, at least in Iowa. It’s the season where dairy producers and supporters come together to honor outstanding farming families, recognize friends of the industry

TikTok has become a unique platform to teach consumers about dairy farming in a fun way

Sustainability is a priority for today’s consumers – let’s make sure they know that farmers are already good stewards of the land

Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes

February is one of my all-time favorite months of the year. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner

There is no denying that dairy farming is a full-time job. Unfortunately, in this dairy economy, and really it seems for some time now, the key to survival is diversification

TikTok is controversial, but one thing that it isn't lacking is attention, particularly from young consumers

A brand new type of farm tour is on the horizon, and it’s here to reach the latest age of consumer: Generation Z

Any other year at this time, I’d be just returning from several days spent at World Dairy Expo

The dairy industry enjoys a rich history full of value and innovation. When those two attributes are joined together, it brings accessible nutrition to people who need it

When speaking with farmers, many times I learn they haven't seen the social media posts or advertisements being placed by their national and local checkoffs

A major role of the Animal Agriculture Alliance is monitoring animal rights activist organizations

One of my best friends told me she wanted the full farm experience, so I invited her to stay on our acreage and dive into farm life in abundant and not-so-glamorous ways

No one knows the exact extent that this pandemic will affect how we go about daily life in the future, but just as with historical events in the past, it’s clear that some things will remain changed

Here at Hillcrest Farms, we take pride in what we do. The good days, the bad days, the hot days, and the cold days

I distinctly recall my fifth-grade teacher Mr. Z. He was a fun and interactive guy, and one of his favorite sayings was “until the cows come home.” He would tack it onto the end of any sentence...

My mom penned an open letter in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on retail dairy, and her thoughtful perspective is touching and reassuring

Millennials can be a somewhat perplexing and seemingly hypocritical bunch. I know. I’m one of them

If there’s one thing I don’t think anyone was expecting this year, it’s the crisis that COVID-19 has brought. I feel like we are just in the beginning of the storm here in the U.S

Last Sunday, Joaquin Phoenix used his fame to denounce dairy farming to millions of people. If I’m being completely honest, I’m a little impressed that he was able to slip the phrase “artificial...