Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm

Social media can be an intimidating place, but sharing your story is important and can be fun

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

I have been known as my father’s little helper since the day I could walk. Growing up on a family-run dairy near Fort Atkinson, Iowa, all hands were on deck

A new year is finally upon us, and I’m sure I am not the only one who is excited to turn the page on 2020

Many of us who grew up on a farm or raised kids on a farm often say that it’s one of the best childhoods there is

This has been a disappointing week in my little corner of the world

These sights, smells, and experiences are what I love most about life on the farm

For me, social media and blogging has been both a blessing and a struggle. To be honest, sometimes lately it’s more of the latter

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

All across the country, stitched into the landscape between population centers, is where we find what people like to call “rural America.”

I was recently involved in a discussion among some of my professors and classmates regarding consumer interaction and education

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

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...

Restrictions on travel and large gatherings are impacting pretty much everyone – including animal rights activist organizations

Attacks on your social media channels can be disheartening, but there are ways to manage the hurtful comments and negative people

Everywhere you look, the only thing in front of us seems to be COVID-19. The uncertainty in everything is tiring

Farmers literally fed the Allied forces and the world’s war-ravaged citizens during World War II

Urbanization is a tricky subject. It affects each state, region, county, and town differently, and there are certainly benefits to expanding our communities

While we are not at $20 milk quite yet, a boost of over a buck is a step in the right direction. Mark Stephenson gave his predictions for the upcoming year in “The dairy situation and outlook for...