With spring upon us, everyone is moving at a heightened speed to get each field prepped and planted

This week, I painted a few brushstrokes of pink and cream paints in our nursery in preparation for the birth of our baby girl in August. While this will be our first child, I will say that I am no stranger...

The combination of spring in the air and the Easter holiday in our midst brings about the welcoming of so much life

A strand of twine, an empty teat dip barrel, a lose piece of wire, a scrap of freestall neck rail, emptied mineral tubs, extra metal brackets, broken skid loader attachments, and so forth — these...

If the past year has taught me anything, it’s the importance of having options in the grocery store

Sports and the dairy industry go well together. Both require a dedicated work ethic and a commitment to something greater than yourself — for an athlete, that’s their team, and for a farmer,...

We’re gearing up for a very rare occasion on our farm — my mom and dad are taking multiple days off to go visit one of our relatives in Florida!

Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this

As the days start to get just a little bit longer, it has me longing for the warmer days to come

Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers

Advocating with your story can be scary, but the truth lies in the middle, not the extremes

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges

As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve

This Thanksgiving, I decided to highlight butter in a new, trendy way

Our wedding day was filled with little moments and details that honored our dairy farming roots

It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation

Thanks to some extra care and attention, a premature calf recently born on our farm is doing well

We’ve all heard the cliché, “Great minds think alike,” but have you ever stopped and really thought about that phrase?

Applications for our 2023 Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship are due October 21

No matter the season of the year or the season of life you’re in, farmhouses offer the ultimate warm embrace