Millions of Americans do not have access to healthy foods

Spending time together is greatest gift I can give my dad

Working with your spouse all day every day certainly isn’t for everyone. For a lot of dairy farmers, though, it’s a great way to interact with your spouse throughout the day while still having...

The land we work has been cared for by many generations before

While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies

As I was walking through one of our freestall barns bringing fetch cows up to get milked, it dawned on me that farmers have some very peculiar, yet somewhat boastworthy talents

While we are working hard to get crops harvested on time, we need fellow drivers to respect farm equipment on the road

Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wis., presented its Hoard’s Dairyman Award to recent graduate Erik Walters

Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside

Taming some of our animals creates some difficulties but also a herd that is calmer around people

The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate

As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner

Farmers think about what’s best for their land more than one day a year

Midwestern temperatures in the last 90 days have been warmer than typical years

The weather has caused damage to our farm already this spring, and there is not much we can do about it

Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health

We change features within our barns along with the changing seasons to create fresh air and a cooler environment for our cattle

For many of us, our passion for dairy cows and agriculture began at a young age. Growing up on a dairy farm teaches skills and provides experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. We received...

This young bull calf gave us quite a scare at just hours old

The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan