We all know how important the transition period is for cows. To be clear, I’m talking about the weeks surrounding when a cow calves

Farm managers and employees’ roles can be aligned with those of coaches and players for a sports team

A brand new type of farm tour is on the horizon, and it’s here to reach the latest age of consumer: Generation Z

When fun shenanigans, team camaraderie, and years of dedicated work come together, it has the ability to cement lifelong friendships and a lifestyle you can’t ignore

It makes me sick, nearly to the point of vomiting. It hurts my eyes so much they start to close. It infuriates me so much that I cannot stay mute

There’s almost always a shortage of time and a lack of space on dairy farms. When deciding which animals get the most attention and best resources, the answer is typically the milking herd, and understandably...

‘Tis the season for rambling posts and general unfriendliness on account of political views. As election day grows closer, I am reminded of 2016 and the massive fallouts of that November

While a lot of people might have Friday night plans, many farmers plans don't include leaving their farm

I just want to start this by saying that I hate politics for so many reasons. I hate how politicians give off the air of being superior to the rest of us when they technically work for us

Any other year at this time, I’d be just returning from several days spent at World Dairy Expo

The dairy industry enjoys a rich history full of value and innovation. When those two attributes are joined together, it brings accessible nutrition to people who need it

When speaking with farmers, many times I learn they haven't seen the social media posts or advertisements being placed by their national and local checkoffs

Death and destruction in its wake, nothing but dreams and love it takes. Nothing is spared, not a life not a care, fire is here and it is not fair

Nothing puts into perspective what is truly important like the possibility of losing it all

In a world of pandemic conditions and political discussions, it seems like there’s a new thing to worry about every day

‘Tis that time of year again. Everyone’s on edge for obvious reasons; harvest is a pretty big deal. For a lot of the country, it seems like corn in 2020 will be better than it was 2019, and...

A major role of the Animal Agriculture Alliance is monitoring animal rights activist organizations

Looking for a bit of good news lately? Here is something those of us in agriculture can be proud of: in a recent Gallup poll that asked American adults if they had a positive or negative perception of

One of my best friends told me she wanted the full farm experience, so I invited her to stay on our acreage and dive into farm life in abundant and not-so-glamorous ways

A lot of people have asked me how I like home schooling my kids through this pandemic