This is the 25th year that the National Mastitis Council’s National Dairy Quality Awards program has been recognizing the very best milk quality producing herds in the United States

The argument that America’s Dairyland is not attractive is a flawed one

‘Tis the season for sleepless nights, stress, and quality corn silage

We got to observe the wonder of the eclipse from the comfort of our farm.

Calf care is very important on a dairy operation and developing a health protocol for this group of cattle is key for success.

Roughly twice a year our cows get scored based on how they look and last week was our turn

“So, how did it feel marrying into a farm family?” is a question I often get asked as a young female dairy farmer

We can be brave. We can tell our side of the story despite the opposition they will inevitably throw at us

How many hours a day are your cows not in their home pen? Taking a closer look into your milking herd’s daily schedule is an important management step

Music is a big part of my life. It can make or break a day for me. I listen to music every single day, and not just as background noise

The age-old joke surrounding holidays is that they’re filled with stress from old family squabbles and new family drama. Is that true? Are most people’s holidays filled with dread and anxiety?

When a friend who works for Hoard’s called and asked me if I’d be willing to be one of their farmer bloggers, I physically had to cover my mouth so I didn’t excitedly scream ‘YES!!!’...

Warm weather, a break from school, and June Dairy Month bring a stir of events on the farm throughout the summer

It’s the most important meal a calf will ever receive, but is it as nutritious as it should be? With no immunity to fight off illness, colostrum is essential within the first few hours of life

“Milk is only for breakfast,” answered one of my classmates as we lectured in a recent class about fluid milk consumption in the United States. Unfortunately, several other students agreed...

Ever notice how much time you spend talking to others who farm, between attending ag meetings and sitting on ag boards and committees? Talking to our farm friends is so easy

Twenty young 4-H’ers huddled around our leader’s dining room table on a Wednesday night judging the annual Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest

When I was a kid, I loved report cards. For me, it was important to measure how I was doing in my classes.Now that I’m a dairy farmer, metrics are just as important

One of the best ways to get noticed on social media is to use live video – meaning no video editing. It’s in the moment

Recently, I received a dairy product promotion email. The title was “How do nut milks compare to cow’s milk? First of all, stop calling it nut milk! It is nut juice or beverage or drink