Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system

This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning

My summer as the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern has given me some priceless learning moments and memories

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

Farming requires long, often hectic, days, but it’s worth it when you’re doing something you love

Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full

We look for the sweet spot, but extremes in prices and weather swing dairy farms up and down

I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished

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

“They look like corporate, professional people wearing suits,” my friend exclaimed as I was talking to her about the Alliance’s work monitoring animal rights extremism

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

Sharing recipes and photos of food online is very popular right now, and these photography tips will help you showcase your culinary creation

The cold allows us to prepare for a new season ahead

They aren’t always perfect, but we know we can depend on our automated milking systems

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

There are many ways to incorporate dairy into the holiday season – make it part of your annual traditions

Meet my toddler niece, Everly. Her 2-year-old self has grown up spending countless hours out and about at our family dairy farm

These apps can help your dairy run more smoothly

Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential