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Five things to remember this time of year

June 3 2022

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

Breaking up is hard to do

June 2 2022

As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds

BY Jessica Peters, Pennsylvania dairy farmer

June 1 2022

Sometimes, selling a farm is the right decision

Building a network of women in agriculture

The toddler state of mind

BY Erin Massey

May 31 2022

Agricultural women are tough, but we can still benefit from the experiences of others

May 27 2022

It’s pouring rain in Iowa today, which means we get to take a breath and slow down a bit — or at least catch up on a few things

Vacations and farm tours

BY Caitlin Rodgers, Georgia dairy farmer

May 23 2022

Even when you take time off from your own dairy farm to get away, you wind up stepping foot on another one before you make it back home

The odds mean nothing

Cow Judging winners across the country

May 19 2022

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

BY Katelyn Allen, former Senior Editor

May 16 2022

This year’s Cow Judging Contest carried on a tradition in a fun and competitive way

Flies, flies, flies

BY Caitlin Rodgers, Georgia dairy farmer

May 13 2022

With the heat comes the flies, and our farm uses several methods to keep these pests off our cows

Neighborly gestures

May 12 2022

We are very thankful for the working relationships and friendships we have established with our country neighbors

Riding the rollercoaster

May 10 2022

We look for the sweet spot, but extremes in prices and weather swing dairy farms up and down

Barn swallows

May 5 2022

These creatures reflect the changing of the seasons on our farm

A eulogy for our farm

BY Erin Massey

May 3 2022

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

Heart-stopping moments

April 29 2022

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

Where do cows live?

BY Meggan Hain, D.V.M., Dairy Cattle Welfare Council

April 28 2022

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

The promise and pressure of creating a generational legacy

We deserve sunshine even among cloudy skies

April 26 2022

A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges

April 22 2022

Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on

Spring fling

A fresh take on the farm life children’s book

April 21 2022

Our busiest time of year is just kicking off

BY Katelyn Allen, former Senior Editor

April 18 2022

Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book

Cattle tag chaos