Charcuterie boards are a hot trend. As dairy folks, now is the time to flaunt one of our most beloved products, cheese

Consumers are eager to learn more about agriculture and events like “Breakfast on the Farm” show them the truth behind farming

The national and local dairy checkoffs have teamed up to launch the Your Dairy Checkoff podcast

I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I used to be a very different person. I used to be the kind of farmer who wore the long hours like a badge of honor

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...

Resiliency in the face of a global pandemic gives us extra reasons to honor and promote the dairy industry this year

California’s water situation has not been good for a long time; however, this year could prove to be even worse

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

Advocating for agriculture online means connecting with those you’re trying to reach

“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

National Dairy Month is always a time of pride for dairy farmers and the industry as a whole

Each spring, Lakeshore Technical College typically holds a graduation banquet in northeast Wisconsin for its graduating dairy students, but the past few years have not been typical

I have been known as my father’s little helper since the day I could walk. Growing up on a family-run dairy near Fort Atkinson, Iowa, all hands were on deck

Last week my classmates and I presented our final projects for the Cornell Dairy Fellows program, which serves as an opportunity to synthesize all the things we’ve learned throughout our undergraduate...

If you entered this year’s Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest but didn’t see your name on the winners' lists in our May issue, don’t beat yourself up too badly

I am not an easy person to work with, and I’ve never said or thought otherwise. When it comes to my cows, I am fierce

A new year is finally upon us, and I’m sure I am not the only one who is excited to turn the page on 2020

Earlier this spring my son, a junior in high school, started a new job on a farm not too far from our home

Every romantic comedy ever proves just how easy it is to find your true love

It’s dairy banquet season, at least in Iowa. It’s the season where dairy producers and supporters come together to honor outstanding farming families, recognize friends of the industry