I knew this summer was going to be unique, but I didn’t know how much I would learn about myself and the agriculture industry along the way

Knowing my cows means I know more than just their name, I know them.

People who grew up on dairy farms often mention their love for dairy cows, their passion for the dairy community, and their calling to work in dairy

John Behling grew up on a dairy farm in Northwest Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin­-River Falls with an economics degree, and later earned his law degree from the University of...

We started chopping our corn silage July 20 this year and finished chopping August 18. It has definitely been one of the longest silage seasons I have ever encountered. We planted a good bit more corn

Calf care is very important on a dairy operation and developing a health protocol for this group of cattle is key for success.

Roughly twice a year our cows get scored based on how they look and last week was our turn

You’ve made it through the spring and summer shows with this year’s show string. Whether you are going to more shows in the coming months or not, you’ve got a lot to be proud of

We recently had the opportunity to share our farm with the public on the “Georgia Farm Monitor” television show that appears on RFDtv

Cows may not use words to communicate but they sure know how to get their point across; and if you listen, they will tell you how to improve your margins

I’ve always been proud of where I came from. Growing up on a farm is a unique experience that not every child gets the opportunity to have

Our office gets calls and emails throughout the year from people asking about showmanship rules and looking for resource material

We have some construction work going on at the farm, and a driver came out not long ago to deliver new pipes. He obviously was on a dairy for the first time

With each county fair, with each 4-H project, there are lessons learned . . . both for my children and for me

How many hours a day are your cows not in their home pen? Taking a closer look into your milking herd’s daily schedule is an important management step

My dad came from a large Midwest family where they milked 25 cows, raised some sheep, had a few chickens, and worked cropland. He was one of seven hard-working farm boys with four sisters

I’m not real sure if it is just a Southern thing to know what it means to have “Georgia weather,” especially around July and August, but these two months are the extreme heat months for...

Six months in, robots are a decision I would make again. My advice – be open to learning.

In recent years, the discussion on selling milk from cows marked as A2A2 positive has seemed to skyrocket

Everybody loves a good road trip, and the Hoard’s Dairyman and Hay & Forage Grower editorial staffs are no different