The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

Dairy farmers and the industry support one another with their shared passion and dedication

I was once told by a vet, “The scours didn't kill your calf, you did.” I was completely appalled at the fact that he had just accused me of letting my calf die

In my current position as a veterinarian working for a dairy cooperative, I often get questions from the general public during farm tours or through social media and our consumer hotline

Earlier this spring my son, a junior in high school, started a new job on a farm not too far from our home

I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals

My parents sold their milking cows a few weeks ago. It was actually just a few days before my family was headed to visit them for spring break

The national dairy farmer checkoff was established to grow demand for milk, cheese, and other dairy foods and ingredients through research and promotion

Family farms continue to be the backbone of our food production system and many rural communities

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

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

For most people, January is considered a fresh start. Belongings are often organized and purged to make room for the new, nutrition is top of mind after indulging in holiday treats, and many consider improving...

I have a notebook where I dump everything from my brain. Thoughts, to-do lists, goals . . . you name it, it’s all there

Today is Election Day. There will be excitement, disappointment, and maybe even some surprises, too. It’s going to be a long day

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

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

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

As many of you know, we switched to a robotic milking system last November. When we made the change, we had a pretty good idea of how things would go initially

As I clicked on the LinkedIn website the other day, the first image on my newsfeed was of two people I knew well: a Florida dairy farmer and his youngest daughter

It was a typical afternoon for my childhood: I’d just gotten home from a volleyball practice, and I needed to feed the heifers