The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges

We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went

Learning to trust myself and my abilities in my role on the farm has been the most important skill I’ve had to learn

It’s officially here — chopping season, and with that comes bunker-covering season

Whether you are a football fan or not, the biggest game of the year has some fun ties to dairy

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

Backlogged shipping means we have more reason than ever to support local farmers and businesses

Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential

Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all know the question. The question can be greeted with inaudible rumblings, flustered body language, or a decisive answer

Human beings are complex, and that means our interactions are, too

It’s dairy banquet season, at least in Iowa. It’s the season where dairy producers and supporters come together to honor outstanding farming families, recognize friends of the industry

Popular ag promoter Dairy Carrie offers advice on how to become a sponsored advocate

Our farm has been able to keep running despite the nasty winter weather that’s hit this month

I’m not going to lie to you: You haven’t been my favorite year. Just like every January, I had all the big expectations

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...

Summer is the time for cow shows. It’s time for training and spending a lot of time at the wash rack. This year looks different, and I know for many people every fair that’s canceled is a blow...

Dear Jacob, A decade ago I introduced you to the world with my first "Around the Kitchen Table" column

It seems like the world is at a standstill, but the view outside my farmhouse in East Moline, Ill., tells a different story