A year later, the COVID-19 pandemic still reminds us of the blessings farm life provides

Sharing our thoughts and realities helps us build trust and connections, even when it’s difficult

A Georgia family was able grant their farm’s patriarch one last wish after his passing

Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes

Before we made the actual purchase of our voluntary milking systems, we went and looked at many different farms that had them. We wanted to see the pros and cons and how the herds were managed

How can we add stability into our milk production system?

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021

A year ago I was networking with hundreds of people from all over the country. Today I am attending Zoom meetings. Both experiences have provided me something to be grateful for

In a chapter of life filled with love and sacrifice, allow your heart to take in the small glittering moments of motherhood

It’s National FFA Week – a time to honor the organization that has shaped countless students

Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

Be willing to stay updated on issues across the country and around the world, because how it is being dealt with might come in handy for your farm one day

Negative temperatures, chilling wind, and mountains of snow and ice have been pummeling many parts of the country

February is one of my all-time favorite months of the year. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner

Last year at this time, I was in Arizona attending the International Dairy Foods Association Dairy Forum for the first time

Tara Vander Dussen, also known as the New Mexico Milkmaid, understands that people need to feel comfortable if they are going to ask a question of a dairy farmer

The other night, our robotic milkers called 36 times with one alarm or another. My dad got an early start on morning milking simply because he had been up since 11 p.m. the night prior tending to the robots

When will you be ready to go out to a restaurant with a group of family or friends to celebrate that birthday, anniversary, or big event?

It had been snowing, cold, and blustery for days when we made the call. We were bedding calf pens as fast as we could, but the number of calves due that week was double what we usually expected

Last Friday, I received a call that I had been anticipating, but nonetheless, it was still hard to hear. I got the news that my beloved friend, Joe Lyon, died at the age of 92