While I was searching for information sources to use for a different writing assignment, I came across a Penn State Extension article that discussed managing weeds

Even on the worst day, a baby calf can make you smile. They only really want one thing, and that’s food. Unlike the cows, our youngest calves can’t graze, nor do they quite understand that...

Have you ever met one of those people who never seem to have anything going wrong?

There are many articles and studies about “impostor syndrome” and its impact on women

Last week, Wisconsin experienced some pretty high temperatures that seem to be sticking around. I heard the phrase, “You should be used to the heat since you’re from the south,” multiple...

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

The day of a cattle show can be stressful. Having someone follow the cows around with a manure pan is crucial in order to catch any excrement that comes out the back side

Last night, I came home late from ball practice. A few months ago, I started assisting a travel softball team that consists of 8- to 10-year-olds

Okay, this week’s article is going to be a little different. Honestly, I just want to complain for a few minutes

County and state dairy promotion programs were created to help promote the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products to consumers

A question asked quite often in an interview is, “Who is your role model?”

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

What’s the best calf starter? Of course, the answer is whatever starter fits your operation

I have often felt there was an invisible wall between the beef and dairy industries, preventing them from communicating or learning from each other

There’s something about the warm glow of summer sunshine that puts everything into the perfect light

As most dairy farmers know, the previous milk check was quite disheartening

As fast as agriculture is changing, some things have stayed the same. Most farms — over 90% — are still family owned and operated

I grew up in a house that was busy. That’s just the nature of dairy farming

As you are reading this, I will be in Madison, Wis., attending the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE)

Growing up on a small family farm in rural Wisconsin, I have always been surrounded by the dairy industry.