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Aug. 4 2023
One of the annual summer staples around here — best served up lathered in butter and a good sprinkling of salt, in my opinion — is homegrown sweet corn
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Aug. 3 2023
We are just about halfway through the 500 babies that will be born during this calving season on the farm in New Zealand where I am interning this summer
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July 26 2023
While a 20% pregnancy rate was once the standard goal, that is not the case today
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July 26 2023
Okay, this week’s article is going to be a little different. Honestly, I just want to complain for a few minutes
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July 25 2023
County and state dairy promotion programs were created to help promote the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products to consumers
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July 21 2023
New Zealand is home to about 5 million people and 5 million cows. That is half the number of cows that are in the United States, all on an island not quite the size of California
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July 20 2023
Served in a classic cone, layered with cookie dough, whipped together with fresh peaches, concocted into a brownie-lover’s dream, drenched with strawberries, submerged in a tall glass of root beer,...
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July 12 2023
As fast as agriculture is changing, some things have stayed the same. Most farms — over 90% — are still family owned and operated
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July 6 2023
Dusting off the show box, leading calves, clipping and washing animals, double checking paperwork, preparing show clothes, finalizing exhibits, and so much more are on the minds of many kids and their...
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July 5 2023
Growing up on a small family farm in rural Wisconsin, I have always been surrounded by the dairy industry.
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July 3 2023
When presented with a problem, we look for a solution. It is human nature to want an answer, but sometimes it is not always easy to find one
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June 28 2023
Ah, farm kids. We’re the best, aren’t we? I may be biased, but also maybe I’m not
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June 22 2023
The weather has become far more than a topic for small talk these days
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June 21 2023
Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain
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June 20 2023
I’ve been in a weird situation lately where I want to do more than I can
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June 19 2023
I have had the unique privilege of being able to raise and show both beef and dairy cattle
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June 16 2023
Continuing education comes in many forms. Some students looking to pursue post-high school training in dairy production choose a technical college degree
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June 15 2023
As dairy farmers, our life is lead wide open each and every day
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June 9 2023
Labor availability has been an issue for years throughout the dairy community. The work is hard and stressful, and working conditions can be hot and cold
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June 8 2023
School’s out, and June Dairy Month is upon us as we celebrate all things dairy