Every farm must wait until conditions are right for harvesting the next crop, but when you see neighbors and friends roll out their choppers and combines, it is difficult to be patient

Farmers rely on nature to provide what we need to do our job

Iowa State University’s Dairy Science Club teaches fairgoers how to hand milk a cow, teaching them the basics of the dairy industry

Outside vendors can add a bit of excitement and encourage visitors to experience dairy production on your farm

Many jokes about Carhartt gear can be found throughout social media. What was once an outfitter solely for those performing manual labor is now on trend for the masses to wear

While I was working on chores in our robot barn the other morning, I watched as the sun began to wake up, slowly transforming the sky from a star-speckled deep denim blue to a magnificent display

Many different minds have come together to make our barn very unique, especially when it comes to cow comfort

The state of California is facing a water crisis, and farmers have a whole lot to lose

Extracurricular activities from fairs to the football field help our kids explore their interests

State fairs can be a terrific place to connect people with agriculture, even if just for a moment

Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm

Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm

Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West

After spending a summer with Hoard’s Dairyman, I am more confident in my writing skills and dairy knowledge

Just getting by during the pandemic can only be our mindset for so long

Dairy employees got the chance to bond with coworkers during the two-weekend Dairy Soccer Cup

Our county fair, the Fayette County Fair in Northeast Iowa, was held a few weeks ago. While I haven’t participated as an exhibitor for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to witness

Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals

The annual Dairy Experience Forum proved that consumers recognize the need for dairy products in the diets, but they crave more insight on farming

With a small, four person staff strictly made up of family, formal business meetings are replaced by spontaneous planning sessions in passing, at the dinner table, or while working cattle on our dairy...