Our cows have personalities that make working with them more interesting and only occasionally more difficult

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

Traveling and learning about global agriculture helps me to be a stronger agricultural advocate

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

One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own

One cow on our farm holds a particularly special place in my heart

The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries

California dairy farmers face their own kinds of struggles, and I’m glad I learned more about their style!

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

If health and wellness are among your goals for 2023, adding more milk and other dairy products to your diet may be the perfect fit

Two of our dairy’s key advisers retired recently. Now, we are looking forward to developing new relationships with their successors

As the “Your Dairy Checkoff” podcast starts its third year featuring farmer hosts, dairy industry guests, and in-depth conversations about dairy products and farming promotion, we want to thank

An unusually cold snap made our job more challenging this Christmas

This new year is the time to make the most of what we have and give our best shot

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

A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring

Through the rain and weather, we have been working to keep our cows healthy this winter

Dairy life provides a lot of unique stories we recall years later

Dairy helps us make our favorite cookies, desserts, drinks, and more during this special time of year

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