With spring upon us, everyone is moving at a heightened speed to get each field prepped and planted

The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges

A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring

The one question I get asked the most as a robotic dairy farmer is this: How many cows can you run per robot? This is such a loaded question to me. I can dissect this one question into many diffe

As the doors closed on the first day of the World Dairy Expo Trade Show, many company representatives made their way to the Exhibition Hall meeting rooms for food and fellowship

When it comes to milk quality, there are details I can see now that I couldn’t before we had our voluntary milking system

Engaging with our consumers builds trust as we share the stories of our farms

Cows are remarkable creatures, but it is up to us to unlock their potential by providing basic elements including water and enough access to it

When we make adjustments on the farm, some are more successful than others, but we are continually learning and improving the herd

“They look like corporate, professional people wearing suits,” my friend exclaimed as I was talking to her about the Alliance’s work monitoring animal rights extremism

Everything farming-related seems to fall within a cycle of tasks, and there’s a blurred line between getting caught up, being ahead, or falling behind

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

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

California’s water situation has not been good for a long time; however, this year could prove to be even worse

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all know the question. The question can be greeted with inaudible rumblings, flustered body language, or a decisive answer

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

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

Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

When will you be ready to go out to a restaurant with a group of family or friends to celebrate that birthday, anniversary, or big event?