Certain parts of the country need more training and technicians to keep up with the number of robotic milking systems that are being installed

One cow on our farm holds a particularly special place in my heart

Inspiration is good, but we also need to recognize the truth of our own lives and abilities

The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries

California dairy farmers face their own kinds of struggles, and I’m glad I learned more about their style!

Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers

Two of our dairy’s key advisers retired recently. Now, we are looking forward to developing new relationships with their successors

As the “Your Dairy Checkoff” podcast starts its third year featuring farmer hosts, dairy industry guests, and in-depth conversations about dairy products and farming promotion, we want to thank

Butter sculptures at consumer events highlight dairy in a special way

An unusually cold snap made our job more challenging this Christmas

Advocating with your story can be scary, but the truth lies in the middle, not the extremes

This new year is the time to make the most of what we have and give our best shot

A website can be a valuable online platform for your business. Here are some thoughts to get you started

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

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

Through the rain and weather, we have been working to keep our cows healthy this winter

Dairy life provides a lot of unique stories we recall years later

Dairy helps us make our favorite cookies, desserts, drinks, and more during this special time of year

The one question I get asked the most as a robotic dairy farmer is this: How many cows can you run per robot? This is such a loaded question to me. I can dissect this one question into many diffe

Whether it is a tractor-loving toddler or a teenager who grew up in the inner city somewhere, we need young people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to be excited about agriculture and help feed the world