The world of ag creates more learning opportunities and times of growth than anywhere else

We’ve all heard the cliché, “Great minds think alike,” but have you ever stopped and really thought about that phrase?

Busy times mean people less familiar with our operations may be signing on to help. It’s our responsibility to ensure they stay safe, too

Farm help is on the decline in our area and across the country, and it is a driving force for why some farms are choosing robotics

Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk

Your dairy experience can bring value to careers both inside and outside of agriculture

Hear it from a college senior – take every opportunity you can get to grow and learn to build a better future for yourself

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer

Working with cows every day showcases many of their personality traits

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

It is fun to envision what automation we may be able to integrate onto our dairy in the future

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

If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

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

With a small, four person staff strictly made up of family, formal business meetings are replaced by spontaneous planning sessions in passing, at the dinner table, or while working cattle on our dairy...

The fall season on college campuses is busy with eager college students looking for jobs and internships. Having the best résumé and cover letter for the position is a couple steps away

I wouldn’t trade my farm life for anything, and I thank God every day for it

Farmers tend to be most enthusiastic and tell our best anecdotes to fellow farmers; however, paring down stories or biting our tongue on details about our farm can be a true disservice to the consumer...

Small jobs on the farm can create big learning opportunities for children