An original piece of art and a quote by W.D. Hoard commemorate the hardworking dairy cow

Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely

I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished

When in-person youth events were canceled, a new youth dairy competition called the North American Dairy Educational Experience was developed

A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges

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

Our busiest time of year is just kicking off

Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country

The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster

Isolating ourselves does no good to reach the people consuming our products

Showing dairy animals teaches lessons that are applicable to my life today

A first lactation heifer’s initial experience in a voluntary milking system or robot is so important to the cow and the farmer

Farming requires commitment and passion like few other careers do

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

We can’t do it all, and that makes life easier and more fulfilling

Rather than asking someone what they do for work, consider asking what inspires them to do your job every day instead

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