Last Friday, I received a call that I had been anticipating, but nonetheless, it was still hard to hear. I got the news that my beloved friend, Joe Lyon, died at the age of 92

A new year is finally upon us, and I’m sure I am not the only one who is excited to turn the page on 2020

The “farm kid” identity definitely carries a weighted list of stereotypes — some may be perceived as negative while others prove to be a positive in the job and internship search

It’s January cold here in Georgia. No ice or snow, just that cuts-you-like-a-knife wind and rain

For most people, January is considered a fresh start. Belongings are often organized and purged to make room for the new, nutrition is top of mind after indulging in holiday treats, and many consider improving...

Dear farmers/caretakers/blood, sweat and tear givers, I see you at the wee hours of the morning thawing waterers of ice.

The new year always feels like a refreshed time. Even though it is just one day different, somehow, flipping to the new year on the calendar makes it a fresh start

Are we breeding cows wrong? It is an honest question. Have we lost sight of how or when to breed cows?

Twas the week before Christmas, and all across the world, COVID-19 was raging, a new year ‘bout to unfurl

I’m not going to lie to you: You haven’t been my favorite year. Just like every January, I had all the big expectations

Vaccinations are top of mind for most people right now, as the first COVID-19 vaccines for Americans were distributed this week

I’ve had the same sticker on the back window of my now-rusted-out Pontiac G6 for 10 years

If there ever was a year that needed the joy of the holiday spirit, it’d be 2020. It’s undoubtedly been a long and crazy year

The pandemic has forced us to take a closer look at many shortcomings in our communities over the past few months, including those in the food system

Dairy farming is traditionally thought of as a generational vocation. Farms are handed down from parents to children over time, or from an owner to a successor

I have a notebook where I dump everything from my brain. Thoughts, to-do lists, goals . . . you name it, it’s all there

My view today is filled with rain, snow, sleet, and lots of fog (because that’s Midwest weather for you)

The year 2020 has been quite the roller coaster ride. I’d say being dairy farmers who are used to ups and downs may have given us a little better handle on how to deal with this crazy year, but it...

When my mother was sick and dying, my older sister, Cathy, did a lot to help take care of her

In my last blog, I shared insights from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s report from the virtual Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES) hosted during the summer