In September of 2021, calf No. 939 was born here on the farm. There was nothing that made her different than the rest of the heifers born at the time. About two weeks after birth, No. 939 became sick....

While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies

As I was walking through one of our freestall barns bringing fetch cows up to get milked, it dawned on me that farmers have some very peculiar, yet somewhat boastworthy talents

Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside

As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner

Farmers think about what’s best for their land more than one day a year

A recent rural tragedy inspired students to promote farm road safety using skills learned at the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference

Farmers get to experience many incredible sights of nature, and last week so did people in many parts of the country

We change features within our barns along with the changing seasons to create fresh air and a cooler environment for our cattle

Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in cattle

The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan

As a full-time dairy farmer, it remains an important way for me to get inspired, learn new tools and skills, and meet others who are working toward similar goals

We moved our calves from hutches into a barn, and while the benefits were many, there were challenges we had to work through, too

Nutrition plays a vital role in the functionality of a cow’s immune system

Emptying your pockets before throwing your jeans or coat in the wash is especially important for farmers — you never know what will end up in there after a busy day on the farm

Forage quality tops the list for important contributions to the health and profitability of all livestock but often remains an afterthought

Farming brings special people into our lives, and some of these lifelong friends are hard to say goodbye to

Adjusting to parenthood for us means incorporating our daughter into everyday farm life, and although it’s not always easy, we are loving it

We have to make tough decisions on the farm, and they don’t always match our true feelings

I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers