For many of us, the last Friday the 13th (back in March) was the last normal day we had, and the first day we realized how serious this pandemic really was

When my mother was sick and dying, my older sister, Cathy, did a lot to help take care of her

Last week, as the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Ky., finished up, it was easy to admire all the beautiful cows

It seems like everything I see, hear, or read about these days is building momentum toward the impending holiday season

Getting cows pregnant not only returns them to productivity quicker, the value of those calves can provide a significant revenue stream for the dairy

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is a phrase we have all heard and can relate to

Today is Election Day. There will be excitement, disappointment, and maybe even some surprises, too. It’s going to be a long day

Newborn calves are an everyday occurrence on our family’s farm. Each one has its own unique pedigree, birth story, personality, and set of quirks

Dairy farmers have watched prices for their products climb to surprising highs and fall to devastating lows since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March

I was recently involved in a discussion among some of my professors and classmates regarding consumer interaction and education

We built what we consider our dream house on our family dairy farm five years ago, and we have settled in quite well

Farm managers and employees’ roles can be aligned with those of coaches and players for a sports team

When fun shenanigans, team camaraderie, and years of dedicated work come together, it has the ability to cement lifelong friendships and a lifestyle you can’t ignore

There’s almost always a shortage of time and a lack of space on dairy farms. When deciding which animals get the most attention and best resources, the answer is typically the milking herd, and understandably...

‘Tis the season for rambling posts and general unfriendliness on account of political views. As election day grows closer, I am reminded of 2016 and the massive fallouts of that November

I just want to start this by saying that I hate politics for so many reasons. I hate how politicians give off the air of being superior to the rest of us when they technically work for us

Any other year at this time, I’d be just returning from several days spent at World Dairy Expo

When speaking with farmers, many times I learn they haven't seen the social media posts or advertisements being placed by their national and local checkoffs

As many of you know, we switched to a robotic milking system last November. When we made the change, we had a pretty good idea of how things would go initially

My late mother was a fabulous cook. Everyone raved about her meals, and especially all her desserts. Truth be told, she didn't learn to cook until she married my father and soon after had to feed a family...