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

One of our cows tried to jump over a gate, but she was less athletic than she thought

It’s not about the way farmers look; it’s the work they do that matters

Americans are snacking more, and cheese and yogurt can be two satiating, nutritious options

From people to cows, no one likes to be overcrowded, so the goal is to put up facilities that will meet today and tomorrow’s needs

Labor costs more than just money on a farm. That can be positive while also challenging

The buzz of clippers filled the Sale Pavilion on the World Dairy Expo grounds on Sunday, October 2, as 78 dairy enthusiasts ages 13 to 21 competed in the Youth Fitting Contest

The 100th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest culminates tonight with the announcement of the results

Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system

This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning