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...

The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...

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

I’m sure several farmers can recall a time when they have reached a point where the next step in trying to repair their equipment is taking it back to the dealer. I

The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

During this school year, I have the pleasure of being an intern with Edge Dairy Cooperative, a group that is partnered with Minnesota Milk Producers Association

Dr. George Heersche taught us that details matter to the health of the whole.

For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations

Valentine’s Day can look different for farmers, but we still have so much to appreciate

It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you

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

Depression is a complex set of emotions, and understanding those feelings can help you support others

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

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

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

Butter sculptures at consumer events highlight dairy in a special way

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

A website can be a valuable online platform for your business. Here are some thoughts to get you started

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

A local chocolate milk and other promotions helped spread the dairy message at the New York City Marathon