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Top tips for writing your lawmaker

Feb. 17 2023

Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this

Use data to drive the narrative

Feb. 10 2023

It’s important to share your perspective on the issues that matter to you with those elected to serve you

Feb. 7 2023

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

Dreaming of spring

A Midwest girl visits the West Coast

Feb. 3 2023

As the days start to get just a little bit longer, it has me longing for the warmer days to come

BY Mikayla Peper, 2022 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern

Jan. 23 2023

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

The winter chore boot saga

Embracing the scrappiness

Jan. 19 2023

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

Setting your sights on a website

Jan. 10 2023

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

Jan. 9 2023

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

Overwhelmed with calves

Memories only farm kids appreciate

Jan. 5 2023

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

Fresh eyes for the new year

Dec. 13 2022

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

Are you celebrating No-Till November?

Dec. 9 2022

As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve

The butter board bandwagon

Nov. 28 2022

Keeping crop residue stubble on your fields can provide a multitude of soil health benefits

A milk toast to matrimony

Nov. 25 2022

This Thanksgiving, I decided to highlight butter in a new, trendy way

Illinois repeats as national FFA dairy judging champions

Nov. 10 2022

Our wedding day was filled with little moments and details that honored our dairy farming roots

Nov. 4 2022

Winners were named in the 2022 National FFA Dairy Evaluation and Management CDE

Getting paid last

Appreciating the average cows

Nov. 1 2022

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

Oct. 31 2022

It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation

Big picture thoughts

Oct. 18 2022

Getting out of our bubble gives us valuable perspective

Off to a rough start

Taking steps to defend your dairy

Oct. 14 2022

Thanks to some extra care and attention, a premature calf recently born on our farm is doing well