Showing at the county fair teaches us many things that we will continue to carry with us our entire lives

Farmers take risks every day that we keep faith will work out

As the world settles in for the night around you, the nighttime sounds of the farm makes it a calming place

Dairy Challenge plays a practical role within the college experience

Having a farm is like having your own tourism business. Friends and family always want to look at the animals and the machinery!

A way of life branded by sweat, blood, tears and hard work is something to be proud of

It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy

My niece’s wish was to work in an ice cream shop one day, the county fair helped make this wish come true!

Preparing cows for a successful lactation doesn’t start at freshening; it starts at the dry period

For more than three decades, National Dairy Council (NDC) has collaborated with third-party health and wellness experts who complement checkoff staff in educating peers, consumers, thought leaders, media...

The USDA's Cattle Inventory Report reveals that the U.S. cattle inventory is the smallest it’s been in 73 years.1 At the same time, consumer demand for beef continues to grow steadily

As someone who loves to burn candles and buy fun, new scents often, you could say I’m a lover of good aromas. And, while I love the classic smells of sugar cookie, daisy, autumn woods, and sea breeze...

The transition period spanning from 21 days before calving to 21 days after calving is a critical phase in a dairy cow’s lactation cycle

Growing up on a farm requires working long hours and putting in hard work, but it also equips you with many skills that others don’t have

Making hay on hills and mountains is not a simple task

Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment

Even though the summer months are always busy on the dairy, farming families know how to make work and play memorable and fun for all generations

Spoilage is a challenge that all producers face at some point, and the cost of not addressing it can be high

The ability to drive an array of vehicles is one skill farmers acquire

Working with your spouse all day every day certainly isn’t for everyone. For a lot of dairy farmers, though, it’s a great way to interact with your spouse throughout the day while still having...