Certain parts of the country need more training and technicians to keep up with the number of robotic milking systems that are being installed

Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges

As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve

This Thanksgiving, I decided to highlight butter in a new, trendy way

The discussion at animal rights conferences held over the past year continued to focus on animal agriculture

Our wedding day was filled with little moments and details that honored our dairy farming roots

It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation

Thanks to some extra care and attention, a premature calf recently born on our farm is doing well

John Erbsen of Lanark, Illinois, was presented the 80th Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 55th World Dairy Expo

When it comes to milk quality, there are details I can see now that I couldn’t before we had our voluntary milking system

We’ve all heard the cliché, “Great minds think alike,” but have you ever stopped and really thought about that phrase?

No matter the season of the year or the season of life you’re in, farmhouses offer the ultimate warm embrace

This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning

There is an entirely new generation to reach with the dairy story, so checkoff adapted new strategies to tell it

When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

“Sustainable food systems” was a big buzz word last year as the United Nations prepared to host its inaugural Food Systems Summit (FSS). The aim of the FSS was “to help inspire a decade...

Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is