We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went

The standards we know best can sometimes be just what’s needed to solve a problem

It’s officially here — chopping season, and with that comes bunker-covering season

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

As the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern, I plan to further myself as an agricultural communicator by learning from those around me and continuing to explore the dairy industry and the people behind...

Having to view our operations in new ways can lead to valuable innovations

Though we might not always be set up to succeed, dairy farmers overcome challenges every day to care for our animals and our business

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

I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished

Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

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

I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

Our busiest time of year is just kicking off

Isolating ourselves does no good to reach the people consuming our products

Cows like routine just like humans do

Farming requires commitment and passion like few other careers do

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

Entries from the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery did well at the world’s largest dairy products contest

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm