In years past, while milking in the parlor, labeling an animal as a cull cow was pretty straightforward

Okay, this week’s article is going to be a little different. Honestly, I just want to complain for a few minutes

New Zealand is home to about 5 million people and 5 million cows. That is half the number of cows that are in the United States, all on an island not quite the size of California

One of the coolest aspects of being part of a dairy farm is walking into a store — whether it’s a retailer or an on-farm shop — and seeing your milk bottled or made into other dairy products...

When I was old enough to participate in junior activities through breed associations, I was terrified to do them

Overseeing and coordinating multiple construction crews has its challenges. A few months ago, I was leading a project that required concrete to be poured

It’s the most wonderful month of the year!

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

Number one rule of crisis planning: prepare for the crisis before it happens. You’ve likely seen the devastating headlines by now about the farm fire in Texas that took the lives of thousands of...

Sometimes on the farm, I just need a bit of good news. For those of you who dairy or have in the past, you know what I mean. A little pick-me-up of good news just hits the spot

Sports and the dairy industry go well together. Both require a dedicated work ethic and a commitment to something greater than yourself — for an athlete, that’s their team, and for a farmer,...

Most days, 5:30 a.m. finds me at a local gym. The format is a group training session that lasts 45 minutes. It is efficient and leaves no time to chat

For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

Certain parts of the country need more training and technicians to keep up with the number of robotic milking systems that are being installed

One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own

The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries

If health and wellness are among your goals for 2023, adding more milk and other dairy products to your diet may be the perfect fit

Advocating with your story can be scary, but the truth lies in the middle, not the extremes

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges