Although unloading small square bales of hay is a hot, tiresome, and dreaded task by us all, it also brings back cherished memories from life as a farm kid and heartwarming thoughts of generations that...

Let’s bring back the great debate of the most popular ice cream flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream month!

An abundance of new calves has us spending more time working in our calf barn, so we rely on our farm kittens for some amusement

Cows are remarkable creatures, but it is up to us to unlock their potential by providing basic elements including water and enough access to it

In the hustle and bustle of busy summers on the farm, we often forget how lucky we are to do what we do every day. It’s the moments we take to invite others into our world that give us newfoun

It’s officially here — chopping season, and with that comes bunker-covering season

It’s pouring rain in Iowa today, which means we get to take a breath and slow down a bit — or at least catch up on a few things

There is not one person, industry, city, technology, or politician to blame for California’s lack of water

We are very thankful for the working relationships and friendships we have established with our country neighbors

Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about

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

What does sustainable agriculture look like? There’s more to it than mitigating climate change

Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor

No matter how convicted one feels about their product, there is always a substitute. The one thing that is hard to replace, however, is the relationship with the team behind the product

“They look like corporate, professional people wearing suits,” my friend exclaimed as I was talking to her about the Alliance’s work monitoring animal rights extremism

Climbing prices on both sides of the food system show us how much our farms depend on others here and abroad

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

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm