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Feb. 17 2023
Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this
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Feb. 16 2023
For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations
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Feb. 3 2023
As the days start to get just a little bit longer, it has me longing for the warmer days to come
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Jan. 30 2023
One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own
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Jan. 19 2023
Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers
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Jan. 5 2023
The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges
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Jan. 4 2023
A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring
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Dec. 13 2022
Dairy life provides a lot of unique stories we recall years later
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Dec. 9 2022
As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve
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Nov. 25 2022
This Thanksgiving, I decided to highlight butter in a new, trendy way
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Nov. 10 2022
Our wedding day was filled with little moments and details that honored our dairy farming roots
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Oct. 31 2022
It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation
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Oct. 24 2022
The world of ag creates more learning opportunities and times of growth than anywhere else
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Oct. 18 2022
Getting out of our bubble gives us valuable perspective
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Oct. 14 2022
Thanks to some extra care and attention, a premature calf recently born on our farm is doing well
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Oct. 8 2022
The Holsteins swept the World Dairy Expo Supreme banners of the open show, while the Jerseys did the same in the Junior show
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Oct. 7 2022
The World Dairy Expo grounds host more than 1,000 top-of-the-line animals throughout the week
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Oct. 2 2022
The 100th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest culminates tonight with the announcement of the results
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Sept. 29 2022
We’ve all heard the cliché, “Great minds think alike,” but have you ever stopped and really thought about that phrase?
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Sept. 15 2022
No matter the season of the year or the season of life you’re in, farmhouses offer the ultimate warm embrace