In my current position as a veterinarian working for a dairy cooperative, I often get questions from the general public during farm tours or through social media and our consumer hotline

It seems that agriculture has become the scapegoat for all the world’s problems

Every romantic comedy ever proves just how easy it is to find your true love

I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals

It’s dairy banquet season, at least in Iowa. It’s the season where dairy producers and supporters come together to honor outstanding farming families, recognize friends of the industry

Assembling an “A-Team” roster and not just people on your payroll is easier than most think

When I was 8 years old, a tiny, premature calf was born that I absolutely fell in love with. Her body was somewhat average in size, but her legs were short and stubby

Many aspects of our dairy and ways of thinking have changed here at Hillcrest Farms since moving to a robotic milking system. The work is less physical and more mental

That much-awaited spring sunshine has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest. In rather full force this week, we are expected to hit temperatures in the high 70s

A cooperative of dairy farmers can benefit all

An online conversation over a controversial Burger King commercial turned into so much more and put agriculture in a more positive light

My parents sold their milking cows a few weeks ago. It was actually just a few days before my family was headed to visit them for spring break

For generations of Schmitt men (my grandpa, dad, brother, and hopefully, my nephews), their hands have told the story of dairy farming

Providing A.I. services for hobby farms has become a fun side job for me

You can’t pour passion from an empty cup

These sights, smells, and experiences are what I love most about life on the farm

Sustainability is a priority for today’s consumers – let’s make sure they know that farmers are already good stewards of the land

As winter turns into spring, we try to catch up on many random projects around the farm

I saw a Facebook post the other day from an old college friend that said if you don’t believe that there is still sexism in 2021, then feel free to walk with her into a variety of presumably male-dominated...

Even in an upside-down year, dairy has remained essential