After a year filled with trials and tribulations, dairy farmers remained as hardworking and resilient as ever

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

A Georgia family was able grant their farm’s patriarch one last wish after his passing

Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021

It’s National FFA Week – a time to honor the organization that has shaped countless students

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

It’s never my intention to screw up, but when I do, I know the situation will be handled in a good-natured way. We try to make light of a bad situation

Negative temperatures, chilling wind, and mountains of snow and ice have been pummeling many parts of the country

The other night, our robotic milkers called 36 times with one alarm or another. My dad got an early start on morning milking simply because he had been up since 11 p.m. the night prior tending to the robots

There is no denying that dairy farming is a full-time job. Unfortunately, in this dairy economy, and really it seems for some time now, the key to survival is diversification

It had been snowing, cold, and blustery for days when we made the call. We were bedding calf pens as fast as we could, but the number of calves due that week was double what we usually expected

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

Do you know TDF Honest Farming, also known as Oregon dairy farmer Derrick Josi? If not, you should definitely check out his Facebook and

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

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

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

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

It seems like everything I see, hear, or read about these days is building momentum toward the impending holiday season

Newborn calves are an everyday occurrence on our family’s farm. Each one has its own unique pedigree, birth story, personality, and set of quirks