Jeff Core of Salvisa, Ky., was presented the 79th Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 54th World Dairy Expo

Every farm must wait until conditions are right for harvesting the next crop, but when you see neighbors and friends roll out their choppers and combines, it is difficult to be patient

Sometimes looking at life from a different angle can totally change your perspective

While I was working on chores in our robot barn the other morning, I watched as the sun began to wake up, slowly transforming the sky from a star-speckled deep denim blue to a magnificent display

The state of California is facing a water crisis, and farmers have a whole lot to lose

Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm

By taking on leadership roles, we all have an opportunity to help shape the future of the dairy industry

Our county fair, the Fayette County Fair in Northeast Iowa, was held a few weeks ago. While I haven’t participated as an exhibitor for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to witness

Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals

With a small, four person staff strictly made up of family, formal business meetings are replaced by spontaneous planning sessions in passing, at the dinner table, or while working cattle on our dairy...

Dairy’s biggest hurdle may not be what you might think. It is all too easy to call out nut juices and lab grown proteins as dairy’s biggest obstacles, but you would be wrong

As the country continues to reopen following COVID-19, I’ve had the opportunity to again visit with farmers through one-on-one conversations, meetings, and public events featuring farmers

The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has received a lot of attention in recent years, but these concepts are nothing new to the American farmer

Whether it’s a quick farm fix or entertainment for the grandkids, farmers are masters at creating just about anything out of random finds around the farm

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

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...

It had been a long, hot, tiring week, but then my son reminded me that patience and kindness are always worth it

Resiliency in the face of a global pandemic gives us extra reasons to honor and promote the dairy industry this year

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