What’s the saying . . . don’t let a good crisis go to waste? Unfortunately, crises happen in the dairy industry more than we’d like, and we learn something from each and every one

Dairy farming is a complex job every day and filled with many unique responsibilities

Take a couple of advocating tips with you to the fair this summer

If our animals get sick or injured, we do anything we can to help them heal. These two success stories are examples of that commitment

Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about

I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

Discussions about a farm’s transition should be intentional with all vested parties at the table

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

Rather than asking someone what they do for work, consider asking what inspires them to do your job every day instead

Are you thinking about advocating more for dairy and dairy farming in 2022? That's great, and I highly encourage it

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

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

With more emphasis being placed on the well-being of livestock all the time, students can gain experience in this type of evaluation through the Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

It had been a long, hot, tiring week, but then my son reminded me that patience and kindness are always worth it

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all know the question. The question can be greeted with inaudible rumblings, flustered body language, or a decisive answer

Cow cooling, animal care, and a well-balanced ration all go a long way in in keeping cows healthy through hot weather.

A Georgia family was able grant their farm’s patriarch one last wish after his passing

The pandemic has forced us to take a closer look at many shortcomings in our communities over the past few months, including those in the food system