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An everyday Valentine’s Day

Feb. 17 2022

Heat detection on our farm got more technical yet simpler over time

BY Katelyn Allen, former Senior Editor

Feb. 14 2022

Small things can have a big meaning for those we care about

Maintenance keeps our robots happy

These trends can strengthen your social media efforts

Feb. 4 2022

Everything works smoother with our automated milking systems when we stay on schedule with our cleaning and maintenance

BY Don Schindler, Dairy Management Inc

Jan. 31 2022

Are you thinking about advocating more for dairy and dairy farming in 2022? That's great, and I highly encourage it

Have you ever been depressed?

No sick days for the robots

Jan. 26 2022

Here’s a short account of what depression really feels like so you can better support those around you

Let’s talk about nut juice

Jan. 20 2022

They aren’t always perfect, but we know we can depend on our automated milking systems

Jan. 12 2022

Milk’s nutrition and naturalness is what consumers need to know

New year, new you

A blank canvas for our farm goals

Jan. 6 2022

Make it your goal this year to spend some time advocating for agriculture

BY Darleen Sichley, Oregon Dairy Farmer

Jan. 4 2022

Setting priorities for the new year ahead can help our businesses be more intentional and effective

Negotiation is an art

BY Abby Bauer, Managing Editor

Jan. 3 2022

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

Do hard things

How do I contact the dairy checkoff?

Dec. 15 2021

Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable

BY Don Schindler, Dairy Management Inc

Dec. 13 2021

If you have any questions about the dairy checkoff, there are ways to reach out at the local and national levels

Female farmers are on the rise

Putting an international perspective on agriculture

Dec. 9 2021

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

BY Jessica Schmitt, 2021 Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern

Dec. 3 2021

My study abroad to Costa Rica showed me how agriculture in another country can differ but still be just as efficient or even more so

Thanks for the support, but no thanks

Keep the supply chain local this holiday season

Dec. 1 2021

Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture

BY Katelyn Allen, former Senior Editor

Nov. 30 2021

Backlogged shipping means we have more reason than ever to support local farmers and businesses

Sustainability, from cotton field to consumer

BY Abby Bauer, Managing Editor

Nov. 19 2021

Companies are committing to environmentally friendly practices, but it still starts in the field and on the farm

Dairy judging on another level

BY Jessica Schmitt, 2021 Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern

Nov. 18 2021

As my time on the Iowa State Dairy Judging Team comes to a close, I am grateful for how much I grew and learned

How my Jerseys help me think outside the box

A bowl of cereal for the win

Nov. 17 2021

Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys