My first cow was Star. She was a beautiful, mostly black Holstein that was large in stature and a gentle, old soul-type personality

I know that not everyone has loved my last few articles. When I write, I want to make people think and hopefully start a conversation. Having said that, I want you to know that this wasn’t an easy...

A certain amount of stress can be motivating; it can drive us to take action. Unfortunately, too much stress leads to changes that impact our mind, our body, and our relationships with the people around...

It’s pretty hard not to retaliate when someone attacks you on social media. Because, just like them, you feel emboldened by the anonymity of it all

This creative piece was written by one of our regular authors, Gerald Anderson. Be sure to read the full story to reveal a fun twist at the end!

My simple answer to the question posed in the title is a resounding yes. Why? Because whether we like it or not, we’re in the business of selling a product

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

Two Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery cheeses did well in England and in Wisconsin

An original piece of art and a quote by W.D. Hoard commemorate the hardworking dairy cow

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

Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book

Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country

As college students try to focus on final exams, they are missing their families and time spent celebrating the holidays

Just about anything is available on our phones these days — even the global dairy industry’s meeting place

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

I have been known as my father’s little helper since the day I could walk. Growing up on a family-run dairy near Fort Atkinson, Iowa, all hands were on deck

A new year is finally upon us, and I’m sure I am not the only one who is excited to turn the page on 2020

In my current position as a veterinarian working for a dairy cooperative, I often get questions from the general public during farm tours or through social media and our consumer hotline

Popular ag promoter Dairy Carrie offers advice on how to become a sponsored advocate

After a year filled with trials and tribulations, dairy farmers remained as hardworking and resilient as ever