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May 2 2022
When in-person youth events were canceled, a new youth dairy competition called the North American Dairy Educational Experience was developed
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April 25 2022
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
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April 21 2022
Our busiest time of year is just kicking off
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April 18 2022
Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book
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April 14 2022
When we make adjustments on the farm, some are more successful than others, but we are continually learning and improving the herd
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April 11 2022
What does sustainable agriculture look like? There’s more to it than mitigating climate change
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March 24 2022
Cows like routine just like humans do
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March 11 2022
U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products
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Feb. 24 2022
National FFA week celebrates the impact of agricultural education, and you can make a difference in that mission
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Feb. 21 2022
Sharing recipes and photos of food online is very popular right now, and these photography tips will help you showcase your culinary creation
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Feb. 3 2022
We’re happiest at home in our old farmhouse that is surrounded by cattle murmurs, country fields, and starlit skies, so it was the perfect backdrop for a marriage proposal
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Jan. 28 2022
The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries
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Jan. 14 2022
The new year doesn’t have to be a time to limit ourselves. We can share what we have instead
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Jan. 11 2022
Whey protein is both a dairy by-product and valuable nutrition tool
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Jan. 7 2022
So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well
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Dec. 15 2021
Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable
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Dec. 9 2021
Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset
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Dec. 3 2021
My study abroad to Costa Rica showed me how agriculture in another country can differ but still be just as efficient or even more so
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Nov. 29 2021
Holiday celebrations serve as a reminder of our purpose
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Nov. 18 2021
As my time on the Iowa State Dairy Judging Team comes to a close, I am grateful for how much I grew and learned