Cow cooling, animal care, and a well-balanced ration all go a long way in in keeping cows healthy through hot weather.

A cooperative of dairy farmers can benefit all

For generations of Schmitt men (my grandpa, dad, brother, and hopefully, my nephews), their hands have told the story of dairy farming

Providing A.I. services for hobby farms has become a fun side job for me

The future is bright for college students studying agriculture

As winter turns into spring, we try to catch up on many random projects around the farm

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

Family farms continue to be the backbone of our food production system and many rural communities

A year later, the COVID-19 pandemic still reminds us of the blessings farm life provides

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

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

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

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?

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

Farmers and agriculturalists have always known that their industry never takes a day off

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

If one of your resolutions for 2021 is to take better care of your mind, you have a tasty option: eat more cheese