It has started to look a lot like Christmas at Hillcrest Farms. The weather has officially become what we consider pretty chilly here in Georgia

As a farmer, you put your heart and soul into what you do. You live, eat, and breathe the work you do. It is not a job but a lifestyle. It can bring you great joy one moment and heartache the next

Imagine you are driving down a country road and you see a farm off in the distance. It looks to be well cared for but as you approach the farm’s drive, there’s something wrong

I am blessed to be among the 97 percent of dairy farmers who get to work with their family every single day

Your network of consultants can bring new information and ideas to the dairy

The California landscape has always been evolving but recently the change has expedited dramatically

The argument that America’s Dairyland is not attractive is a flawed one

“In 2 miles, turn left on Burr Salem Road,” Siri’s charming voice kindly reminds me.If you’re like me, Siri is now part of your drive to any new destination

Understanding consumer demands and meeting them remain a challenge

National Farmers Day on October 12 is a great opportunity for consumers to get to know you, trust you, and ask you questions directly

‘Tis the season for sleepless nights, stress, and quality corn silage

Wisconsin 4-H, Michigan State Ag Tech, Ohio State University, and Pennsylvania FFA each won their respective divisions at the All-American Dairy Judging Contest in Harrisburg, Penn

You invest a great deal in making top quality feed. Do all that you can to see that it reaches the dairy cow in the best condition and that she consumes it

We got to observe the wonder of the eclipse from the comfort of our farm.

Our office gets calls and emails throughout the year from people asking about showmanship rules and looking for resource material

We can be brave. We can tell our side of the story despite the opposition they will inevitably throw at us

There are consumers who wish to learn about where their food comes from; how you go about answering that question could benefit the dairy industry or dramatically hurt it

The age-old joke surrounding holidays is that they’re filled with stress from old family squabbles and new family drama. Is that true? Are most people’s holidays filled with dread and anxiety?

Yes, you read the title right, but I am talking about cows. It is common knowledge in the dairy industry that cows do not like the heat. The question is, when do they start feeling uncomfortable, and

Calving can be a challenging time for a cow. But the issues go beyond giving birth. Around freshening, the dairy cow is struggling with net energy, protein, and mineral imbalances