Labor costs more than just money on a farm. That can be positive while also challenging

Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system

Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

“Sustainable food systems” was a big buzz word last year as the United Nations prepared to host its inaugural Food Systems Summit (FSS). The aim of the FSS was “to help inspire a decade...

Before we update the calf housing on our dairy, we want to be sure we are making the best choice for us and our animals

Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full

After years of drought and fire threats, we are now faced with extra moisture while other areas are dry

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

Having to view our operations in new ways can lead to valuable innovations

As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds

Sometimes, selling a farm is the right decision

There is not one person, industry, city, technology, or politician to blame for California’s lack of water

We look for the sweet spot, but extremes in prices and weather swing dairy farms up and down

An original piece of art and a quote by W.D. Hoard commemorate the hardworking dairy cow

I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished

I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster

Taking our time is necessary on the farm but also teaches valuable lessons