Stress is part of life, and in some ways, it can motivate us to do better and be better

I know they are a weed, but I still think dandelions are pretty

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...

The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...

A website can be a valuable online platform for your business. Here are some thoughts to get you started

A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring

Keeping crop residue stubble on your fields can provide a multitude of soil health benefits

Getting out of our bubble gives us valuable perspective

Summer’s heat and humidity bring challenges of heat stress, bacteria, and flies to our animals

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

Your dairy experience can bring value to careers both inside and outside of agriculture

Corn Silage: From Seed to Feed is the latest offering from the Hoard’s Dairyman bookstore

There is no denying this is one of the busiest seasons during the year. For the average person, it’s a combination of the end of the school year and all the activities surrounding it

With the heat comes the flies, and our farm uses several methods to keep these pests off our cows

Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely

A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges

Showing dairy animals teaches lessons that are applicable to my life today

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

Five factors of environmental enrichment can be used on a dairy to bring out cattle’s natural behavior and help them cope with stressors

Harmful sounds can chip away at your hearing ability, but the damage is preventable