As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

Battling heat, fire, and ice over the last year, dairy farmers are still doing their best to care for their animals

Consumers are eager to learn more about agriculture and events like “Breakfast on the Farm” show them the truth behind farming

I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I used to be a very different person. I used to be the kind of farmer who wore the long hours like a badge of honor

To tell an effective agriculture story online, a farm should consider who they’re trying to reach, what information they want to share, and what content will do the best job of reaching consumers

While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer

Farmers tend to be most enthusiastic and tell our best anecdotes to fellow farmers; however, paring down stories or biting our tongue on details about our farm can be a true disservice to the consumer...

Small jobs on the farm can create big learning opportunities for children

California’s water situation has not been good for a long time; however, this year could prove to be even worse

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

Advocating for agriculture online means connecting with those you’re trying to reach

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all know the question. The question can be greeted with inaudible rumblings, flustered body language, or a decisive answer

Last week my classmates and I presented our final projects for the Cornell Dairy Fellows program, which serves as an opportunity to synthesize all the things we’ve learned throughout our undergraduate...

If you entered this year’s Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest but didn’t see your name on the winners' lists in our May issue, don’t beat yourself up too badly

I am not an easy person to work with, and I’ve never said or thought otherwise. When it comes to my cows, I am fierce

There’s one job on our farm that everyone gets involved with at one point or another. It’s a looming, tedious task that rears its head in the midst of spring planting, school wrapping up, and...

In my current position as a veterinarian working for a dairy cooperative, I often get questions from the general public during farm tours or through social media and our consumer hotline

Earlier this spring my son, a junior in high school, started a new job on a farm not too far from our home

Every romantic comedy ever proves just how easy it is to find your true love

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