The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs

So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well

As college students try to focus on final exams, they are missing their families and time spent celebrating the holidays

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

Steven and Connie Schmitt’s commitment, passion, and hard work as a farming couple is evidenced by a collection of aerial farm photos proudly displayed

Hope for the best and plan for the unexpected — if life was just that easy. The Virginia 4-H dairy bowl team was comprised of four very talented young ladies

A world without animal agriculture wouldn’t be good for the nutritional viability of many people

Meet my toddler niece, Everly. Her 2-year-old self has grown up spending countless hours out and about at our family dairy farm

Working with Mother Nature offers beauty as well as the challenges

Perusing my grandparents’ 1960s farm journals tells the story of farming in a different time and details our family’s history

Virginia Tech’s Michael Barnes passes away after a life of supporting young people

By researching companies beforehand, effectively letting out your nerves, and showing appreciation to recruiters, the career fair can be much more manageable

Harmful sounds can chip away at your hearing ability, but the damage is preventable

Jeff Stookey of Milford, Ind., was presented the 30th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during the 54th World Dairy Expo in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner

For 7-year-old Maple Fudge Of 12 Oak and her leadswoman, Ashley Brandel, an invite to the Supreme Champion selection is nothing new, but it is just as rewarding

If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

Every farm must wait until conditions are right for harvesting the next crop, but when you see neighbors and friends roll out their choppers and combines, it is difficult to be patient

While I was working on chores in our robot barn the other morning, I watched as the sun began to wake up, slowly transforming the sky from a star-speckled deep denim blue to a magnificent display