Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nev. Let me just say that it was amazing to be at an in-person conference

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

It seems everyone in the United States is having supply chain issues right now. Some have faced worse challenges than others

Working with Mother Nature offers beauty as well as the challenges

As dairy farmers, no matter how long we have been in this career, there are always mistakes we can learn from

Whether you were in Madison or not, we are all in dairy together and it’s a cause for celebration

A hard-working, dedicated, and passionate showman, this year’s Merle Howard Award honoree started her showing career by exhibiting grade cattle from a nearby neighbor

Bri-Lin Valson Spritz found herself in a familiar position during Wednesday’s International Jersey Show

With Day 1 of World Dairy Expo in the books, trade show exhibitors had the chance to sit back and relax for a few minutes at the Exhibitor Party hosted by Hoard’s Dairyman and World Dairy Expo

The end of a long day of classes and placings in the Junior Holstein Show Tuesday found a pair of Senior Champions in the center of the ring

When the reigning Reserve Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show strutted onto the purple shavings at the 2021 World Dairy Expo, it was clear the 9-year-old cow wasn’t going to settle...

Days on the farm with people we know best can lead to some interesting conversations

Every farm must wait until conditions are right for harvesting the next crop, but when you see neighbors and friends roll out their choppers and combines, it is difficult to be patient

Sometimes looking at life from a different angle can totally change your perspective

Many different minds have come together to make our barn very unique, especially when it comes to cow comfort

The state of California is facing a water crisis, and farmers have a whole lot to lose

Extracurricular activities from fairs to the football field help our kids explore their interests

State fairs can be a terrific place to connect people with agriculture, even if just for a moment

Holtz Dairy uses a rotational grazing system to help feed their organic dairy herd. They converted 150 acres to this system after being unable to grow crops on the soil