We’re gearing up for a very rare occasion on our farm — my mom and dad are taking multiple days off to go visit one of our relatives in Florida!

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

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

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

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

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

Labor costs more than just money on a farm. That can be positive while also challenging

Getting out of our bubble gives us valuable perspective

Joel Phoenix of Cannington, Ontario, Canada, was presented the 31st Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo 2022, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner

One hundred and ninety-seven Guernseys paraded through the World Dairy Expo showring on Tuesday

National Dairy Shrine has several missions. These include recording significant events in dairy history, honoring past and present leaders, promoting the dairy industry, and inspiring future leaders

Being in sales can have a bad reputation, but I appreciate it as a chance to solve problems and provide value for customers

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is

Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

Agricultural women are tough, but we can still benefit from the experiences of others

With the heat comes the flies, and our farm uses several methods to keep these pests off our cows

I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished