I think baby calves are adorable and sweet. If I see one, there is no doubt that I will walk up to it with my arm outstretched, palm up, to let it suck on my hand with all its slobber and sandpaper-feeling...

Several years ago, Tony Louters was on a hunt

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a consumer buzzword that most of us have heard since the release of ChatGPT4. Now, Google, Facebook, and others are trying to catch up with OpenAI and believe it will...

Apart from visiting a farm, there’s nothing quite like attending a fair for the general public to witness agriculture up close. There are plenty of animals to see, youth and exhibitors to talk with,...

Do you ever have to remind yourself that you chose this life? I knew exactly what I was getting into, and I still chose this

Working in the dairy industry, I have witnessed some moments I will cherish forever. From being able to watch a calf’s first breath to helping a cow recover from illness, there are many things I...

As we were moving some cows and heifers to our calving pen today, it hit me that the cattle we were moving all have due dates further out than my own

Dairy’s data-driven technological revolution opens new and exciting opportunities in cow care and labor efficiency

In years past, while milking in the parlor, labeling an animal as a cull cow was pretty straightforward

Are you and your farm ready for a natural disaster or emergency? There is no way you can prepare your farm for every emergency in every way, but a little preparation can go a long way

While I was searching for information sources to use for a different writing assignment, I came across a Penn State Extension article that discussed managing weeds

It is Corn Silage Harvest 2023 here at Hillcrest Farms. This year we have been blessed with rain and a good corn crop

Even on the worst day, a baby calf can make you smile. They only really want one thing, and that’s food. Unlike the cows, our youngest calves can’t graze, nor do they quite understand that...

There are many articles and studies about “impostor syndrome” and its impact on women

With much of the Midwest facing limited rainfall and dry conditions, expected forage yield and forage inventories are an area of concern

One of the annual summer staples around here — best served up lathered in butter and a good sprinkling of salt, in my opinion — is homegrown sweet corn

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

While a 20% pregnancy rate was once the standard goal, that is not the case today

Okay, this week’s article is going to be a little different. Honestly, I just want to complain for a few minutes

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