Apart from visiting a farm, there’s nothing quite like attending a fair for the general public to witness agriculture up close. There are plenty of animals to see, youth and exhibitors to talk with,...

Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to go back to school. However, I won’t be going home empty-handed

While I was searching for information sources to use for a different writing assignment, I came across a Penn State Extension article that discussed managing weeds

Last week, Wisconsin experienced some pretty high temperatures that seem to be sticking around. I heard the phrase, “You should be used to the heat since you’re from the south,” multiple...

The day of a cattle show can be stressful. Having someone follow the cows around with a manure pan is crucial in order to catch any excrement that comes out the back side

A question asked quite often in an interview is, “Who is your role model?”

What’s the best calf starter? Of course, the answer is whatever starter fits your operation

I have often felt there was an invisible wall between the beef and dairy industries, preventing them from communicating or learning from each other

As you are reading this, I will be in Madison, Wis., attending the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE)

When presented with a problem, we look for a solution. It is human nature to want an answer, but sometimes it is not always easy to find one

One of the coolest aspects of being part of a dairy farm is walking into a store — whether it’s a retailer or an on-farm shop — and seeing your milk bottled or made into other dairy products...

When I was old enough to participate in junior activities through breed associations, I was terrified to do them

Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain

I have had the unique privilege of being able to raise and show both beef and dairy cattle

Continuing education comes in many forms. Some students looking to pursue post-high school training in dairy production choose a technical college degree

Creating a cattle sale through a collegiate student organization is no easy task. This was my exact thought when some of my classmates wanted to start a dairy cattle sale at Virginia Tech

During my reign as the 2022 Virginia Dairy Princess, I was asked a particularly interesting question, “What do you think cows would say if they could talk?”

There is no doubt that dairy judging can be stressful

It seems crazy how a four-legged animal can determine the direction of your life

I took a walk out to our calf hutches last week to begin summer preparations to that area of our farm