Vaccinations are top of mind for most people right now, as the first COVID-19 vaccines for Americans were distributed this week

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)

In my last blog, I shared insights from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s report from the virtual Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES) hosted during the summer

Last week, as the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Ky., finished up, it was easy to admire all the beautiful cows

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

Getting cows pregnant not only returns them to productivity quicker, the value of those calves can provide a significant revenue stream for the dairy

All across the country, stitched into the landscape between population centers, is where we find what people like to call “rural America.”

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

A brand new type of farm tour is on the horizon, and it’s here to reach the latest age of consumer: Generation Z

When fun shenanigans, team camaraderie, and years of dedicated work come together, it has the ability to cement lifelong friendships and a lifestyle you can’t ignore

The dairy industry enjoys a rich history full of value and innovation. When those two attributes are joined together, it brings accessible nutrition to people who need it

When speaking with farmers, many times I learn they haven't seen the social media posts or advertisements being placed by their national and local checkoffs

Looking for a bit of good news lately? Here is something those of us in agriculture can be proud of: in a recent Gallup poll that asked American adults if they had a positive or negative perception of

One of my best friends told me she wanted the full farm experience, so I invited her to stay on our acreage and dive into farm life in abundant and not-so-glamorous ways

Most of us have heard the popular statement that cows have best friends. While I’m not one to anthropomorphize, this is a fact that I have seen countless amounts of anecdotal evidence for

Milk on cereal, cream cheese on a bagel, butter on toast, and yogurt with its mix-ins and toppings all give breakfast the potential to be a very dairy-friendly occasion. We’ve heard for generations

This summer has been anything but typical thanks to COVID-19. While we still have three weeks left of summer here in the West, I am already wondering

I think we can all agree 2020 has been a little rocky. COVID-19 has transformed what we think of as regular, day-to-day routines into unpredictable days, weeks, and even months