This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning

When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done

My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

Although unloading small square bales of hay is a hot, tiresome, and dreaded task by us all, it also brings back cherished memories from life as a farm kid and heartwarming thoughts of generations that...

An abundance of new calves has us spending more time working in our calf barn, so we rely on our farm kittens for some amusement

In the hustle and bustle of busy summers on the farm, we often forget how lucky we are to do what we do every day. It’s the moments we take to invite others into our world that give us newfoun

It’s officially here — chopping season, and with that comes bunker-covering season

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

It’s pouring rain in Iowa today, which means we get to take a breath and slow down a bit — or at least catch up on a few things

We are very thankful for the working relationships and friendships we have established with our country neighbors

Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country

Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

Everything farming-related seems to fall within a cycle of tasks, and there’s a blurred line between getting caught up, being ahead, or falling behind

We’re happiest at home in our old farmhouse that is surrounded by cattle murmurs, country fields, and starlit skies, so it was the perfect backdrop for a marriage proposal

The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well

As college students try to focus on final exams, they are missing their families and time spent celebrating the holidays