As dairy farmers, we must not only know how to solve problems, but we must also know why

Life lessons, fun memories, and family traditions make the county fair a special place for many of us

Knowing my cows means I know more than just their name, I know them.

We started chopping our corn silage July 20 this year and finished chopping August 18. It has definitely been one of the longest silage seasons I have ever encountered. We planted a good bit more corn

We got to observe the wonder of the eclipse from the comfort of our farm.

It’s not hard to persuade someone when you are face-to-face with them. They can see your smile, eyes, and body language, which gives them clues on whether or not they should trust you

You’ve made it through the spring and summer shows with this year’s show string. Whether you are going to more shows in the coming months or not, you’ve got a lot to be proud of

Cows may not use words to communicate but they sure know how to get their point across; and if you listen, they will tell you how to improve your margins

“So, how did it feel marrying into a farm family?” is a question I often get asked as a young female dairy farmer

I’ve always been proud of where I came from. Growing up on a farm is a unique experience that not every child gets the opportunity to have

Our office gets calls and emails throughout the year from people asking about showmanship rules and looking for resource material

We can be brave. We can tell our side of the story despite the opposition they will inevitably throw at us

With each county fair, with each 4-H project, there are lessons learned . . . both for my children and for me

I’m not real sure if it is just a Southern thing to know what it means to have “Georgia weather,” especially around July and August, but these two months are the extreme heat months for...

There are consumers who wish to learn about where their food comes from; how you go about answering that question could benefit the dairy industry or dramatically hurt it

Six months in, robots are a decision I would make again. My advice – be open to learning.

There are well-known parent-child professional pairs . . . Ken Griffey, Sr., and his son were both major league baseball players

Music is a big part of my life. It can make or break a day for me. I listen to music every single day, and not just as background noise

Technology has helped improve milk production, reproduction, and made managing cows at our farm easier. Parlor identification, milk meters, and automated activity monitoring are all tied together

At the end of June, I was presented with the opportunity to give testimony to the Oregon House of Representatives Agriculture Committee on the topic of technology