In recent weeks, we've sadly heard of several barn collapses in the upper Midwest. Each of the barns that failed was bearing an extreme snow load due to an overly white Christmas we had in this part of...

I’ll admit, I don’t like the heat. I side with the cows in that 50°F is far more ideal than the 100°F heat index numbers we’re experiencing in the Midwest this holiday weekend

Long story, short — my husband and I are in our own private book club. Let me elaborate and give you my pitch to start your own mini book club (even if it’s just you)

Robust. That’s an accurate word to describe the research to support cow cooling investments to reduce heat stress effects. The financial consequences of heat stress on dairy farms in the

They say you can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. I take pride in saying that fits me perfectly

When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance

When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line

Working with cattle is all about strategy

Just like how we make sure that we, ourselves are comfortable, we do the same for our cows

Consistently keeping a close eye on the herd allows us to detect issues right away

When raising kids on the farm, some tasks are too dangerous or difficult to accomplish with kiddos in tow. Having their grandparents to tag along or play with is a blessing for many farm families

Protect yourself and your business against the threat of a cybersecurity breach

The Midwest Dairy Challenge provided students with an opportunity to learn and make new connections

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

We made our own Superbowl commercial with our calves as the team!

As our farm caught the flu bug, our team came together to get the chores done

Explaining what we’re thinking can make a world of difference in how we work with others

Manure buildup during cold temperatures can provide quite the roadblock for some farmers

Animal monitoring systems are a time-tested and proven solution for accurate heat detection. They can also unlock other reproductive efficiencies to bring more dollars to your bottom line

Showing dairy cattle helped shape me to who I am