Topline seamlessly straight? Check. Tail fluffed to perfection? Check. Cow correctly set up at the slightest gesture of the judge? Check

The dairy animals that grace the colored shavings are clipped by some of the best cattle fitters in the world

After last year’s hiatus, dairy cattle judging teams from around the country once again made their way to Wisconsin this past weekend in preparation for the World Dairy Expo contests

Farmers rely on nature to provide what we need to do our job

Outside vendors can add a bit of excitement and encourage visitors to experience dairy production on your farm

Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm

Our county fair, the Fayette County Fair in Northeast Iowa, was held a few weeks ago. While I haven’t participated as an exhibitor for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to witness

Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals

We added a small milk culturing lab to our farm, and I highly recommend it to other farmers

The fall season on college campuses is busy with eager college students looking for jobs and internships. Having the best résumé and cover letter for the position is a couple steps away

The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has received a lot of attention in recent years, but these concepts are nothing new to the American farmer

The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

Resiliency in the face of a global pandemic gives us extra reasons to honor and promote the dairy industry this year

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

Dairy farmers and the industry support one another with their shared passion and dedication

National Dairy Month is always a time of pride for dairy farmers and the industry as a whole

I have been known as my father’s little helper since the day I could walk. Growing up on a family-run dairy near Fort Atkinson, Iowa, all hands were on deck

Last week my classmates and I presented our final projects for the Cornell Dairy Fellows program, which serves as an opportunity to synthesize all the things we’ve learned throughout our undergraduate...

I’ve been struggling with my impending college graduation, and I don’t think I’m alone in that. The last year has been hard on all of us

Earlier this spring my son, a junior in high school, started a new job on a farm not too far from our home