Make it your goal this year to spend some time advocating for agriculture

Setting priorities for the new year ahead can help our businesses be more intentional and effective

Hollywood could be the missing link for the agriculture industry to reach bigger audiences

This past weekend, my children had an appointment to see Santa at the local mall. I was pretty proud of myself for getting the appointment in advance so that we could avoid the torture

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

It will be a long rebuilding process for farms and communities that were impacted

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

Holiday celebrations serve as a reminder of our purpose

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

There is a lot that the public may not realize about the dairy farmers behind their food products

As my time on the Iowa State Dairy Judging Team comes to a close, I am grateful for how much I grew and learned

Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm

Steven and Connie Schmitt’s commitment, passion, and hard work as a farming couple is evidenced by a collection of aerial farm photos proudly displayed

The state of California faces a water deficit that will take years to repair

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nev. Let me just say that it was amazing to be at an in-person conference

On or off the farm, women make valuable contributions to agriculture

Meet my toddler niece, Everly. Her 2-year-old self has grown up spending countless hours out and about at our family dairy farm

It seems everyone in the United States is having supply chain issues right now. Some have faced worse challenges than others

It is fun to envision what automation we may be able to integrate onto our dairy in the future