Cows have personalities with each other just like we do

National FFA week celebrates the impact of agricultural education, and you can make a difference in that mission

Everything farming-related seems to fall within a cycle of tasks, and there’s a blurred line between getting caught up, being ahead, or falling behind

Heat detection on our farm got more technical yet simpler over time

Always be on the lookout for a product, technology, or practice that could have a positive impact on your dairy

Small things can have a big meaning for those we care about

Constant changes in our weather make it more important for us to do what we can to keep our animals healthy

Everything works smoother with our automated milking systems when we stay on schedule with our cleaning and maintenance

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

Time for a vacation is difficult for farm families, but it pays off

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries

Working with cows every day showcases many of their personality traits

The cold allows us to prepare for a new season ahead

The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

They aren’t always perfect, but we know we can depend on our automated milking systems

The new year doesn’t have to be a time to limit ourselves. We can share what we have instead

Some of the animals we work with show off strong personalities

Milk’s nutrition and naturalness is what consumers need to know

Whey protein is both a dairy by-product and valuable nutrition tool

The United States Dairy Education and Training Consortium is forming the future of dairy in college students every summer