If you entered this year’s Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest but didn’t see your name on the winners' lists in our May issue, don’t beat yourself up too badly

I am not an easy person to work with, and I’ve never said or thought otherwise. When it comes to my cows, I am fierce

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

It seems that agriculture has become the scapegoat for all the world’s problems

Human beings are complex, and that means our interactions are, too

Earlier this spring my son, a junior in high school, started a new job on a farm not too far from our home

I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals

Many of us who grew up on a farm or raised kids on a farm often say that it’s one of the best childhoods there is

If you use social media to promote your farm, are you making yourself a target for activists?

When I was 8 years old, a tiny, premature calf was born that I absolutely fell in love with. Her body was somewhat average in size, but her legs were short and stubby

Many aspects of our dairy and ways of thinking have changed here at Hillcrest Farms since moving to a robotic milking system. The work is less physical and more mental

Cow cooling, animal care, and a well-balanced ration all go a long way in in keeping cows healthy through hot weather.

An online conversation over a controversial Burger King commercial turned into so much more and put agriculture in a more positive light

For generations of Schmitt men (my grandpa, dad, brother, and hopefully, my nephews), their hands have told the story of dairy farming

As women, we are farmers, farmer’s daughters, farmer’s wives, and so many other things, but that does not dictate our roles or capabilities

These sights, smells, and experiences are what I love most about life on the farm

Farming with family is not always easy, but we can make it work

Sustainability is a priority for today’s consumers – let’s make sure they know that farmers are already good stewards of the land

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

As winter turns into spring, we try to catch up on many random projects around the farm