Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

When people visit the farm, responding to their questions in a way they understand is a very important part of teaching them about what we do

The Ukraine invasion will have effects on farmers in that part of the world and beyond

Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer

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

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese announces its 20th Anniversary 2022 Recipe Contest

They may not be glamorous, but we can share what we love about our roles in agriculture to attract others

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

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

When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs

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

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