As farmers, we hope for consumers to be open-minded enough to listen to what we have to say, but are we open-minded enough to listen to each other?

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

Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer

National FFA week celebrates the impact of agricultural education, and you can make a difference in that mission

Small things can have a big meaning for those we care about

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries

Make it your goal this year to spend some time advocating for agriculture

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

Hollywood could be the missing link for the agriculture industry to reach bigger audiences

This past weekend, my children had an appointment to see Santa at the local mall. I was pretty proud of myself for getting the appointment in advance so that we could avoid the torture

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

There are many ways to incorporate dairy into the holiday season – make it part of your annual traditions

My study abroad to Costa Rica showed me how agriculture in another country can differ but still be just as efficient or even more so

As my time on the Iowa State Dairy Judging Team comes to a close, I am grateful for how much I grew and learned

Justyne Frisle of Wisconsin 4-H rose to the top of the youth division as well as grabbing the oral reasons title. Morrisville’s Jade Atherton was the high individual and won reasons

Hope for the best and plan for the unexpected — if life was just that easy. The Virginia 4-H dairy bowl team was comprised of four very talented young ladies

I live in an old farmhouse. It’s got a creepy dirt basement, splintery old floors, and drafty, well, drafts. Last night, on my way to the bathroom, I stumbled, threw out a hand to catch myself

Cousins Delana Erbsen and Nevin Erbsen of Lanark, Ill., were the highest placing individuals at the National FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management contest held in Indianapolis, Ind., in late October

These apps can help your dairy run more smoothly

Being a farmer is just one part of our identities