Last week, Wisconsin experienced some pretty high temperatures that seem to be sticking around. I heard the phrase, “You should be used to the heat since you’re from the south,” multiple...

The day of a cattle show can be stressful. Having someone follow the cows around with a manure pan is crucial in order to catch any excrement that comes out the back side

Last night, I came home late from ball practice. A few months ago, I started assisting a travel softball team that consists of 8- to 10-year-olds

A question asked quite often in an interview is, “Who is your role model?”

I have often felt there was an invisible wall between the beef and dairy industries, preventing them from communicating or learning from each other

July is National Ice Cream Month, and there is no better time to figure out which flavor aligns with your Zodiac sign

As most dairy farmers know, the previous milk check was quite disheartening

As you are reading this, I will be in Madison, Wis., attending the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE)

When presented with a problem, we look for a solution. It is human nature to want an answer, but sometimes it is not always easy to find one

One of the coolest aspects of being part of a dairy farm is walking into a store — whether it’s a retailer or an on-farm shop — and seeing your milk bottled or made into other dairy products...

The National FFA Organization became a huge part of my life starting my sixth-grade year when my agriculture teacher showed up on my front porch with a form to join

When I was old enough to participate in junior activities through breed associations, I was terrified to do them

Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain

I have had the unique privilege of being able to raise and show both beef and dairy cattle

As dairy farmers, our life is lead wide open each and every day

Creating a cattle sale through a collegiate student organization is no easy task. This was my exact thought when some of my classmates wanted to start a dairy cattle sale at Virginia Tech

One of the most interesting ways we at Hoard’s Dairyman are able to connect with our readers and the dairy community is when we receive visitors at our farm, which sits just outside of Fort Atkinson...

During my reign as the 2022 Virginia Dairy Princess, I was asked a particularly interesting question, “What do you think cows would say if they could talk?”

It’s the most wonderful month of the year!

The dairy checkoff is hoping consumers will be thirsty for a glass of milk after watching social media content depicting several ways milk remains a tried-and-true complement to a peanut butter sandwich,...