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

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