I know they are a weed, but I still think dandelions are pretty

With spring upon us, everyone is moving at a heightened speed to get each field prepped and planted

Who could have predicted that playing video games would become a global billion-dollar industry? And yet, here we are

One of the best parts of going to a conference is, undoubtedly, perusing through the trade show

This week, I painted a few brushstrokes of pink and cream paints in our nursery in preparation for the birth of our baby girl in August. While this will be our first child, I will say that I am no stranger...

Each region has its own weather pattern and thus, its own cropping schedule. In late February I was talking to a dairyman down in Louisiana who was gearing up for corn planting the next week

Having grown up in the showring, I love judging showmanship classes and watching different types of young people on the halter

“It’s not my job.” Those words just make you cringe, right? I’m guilty, though. Growing up on the farm, I started working at a very young age feeding calves and running around,...

The combination of spring in the air and the Easter holiday in our midst brings about the welcoming of so much life

March is one of those months that is, plain and simple, unpredictable. The time change throws everyone off at the beginning of the month, and the weather doesn’t know what it wants to do

A strand of twine, an empty teat dip barrel, a lose piece of wire, a scrap of freestall neck rail, emptied mineral tubs, extra metal brackets, broken skid loader attachments, and so forth — these...

It’s meeting season. This is that tiny sliver of time when winter seems to have backed off enough to not be as big of a trouble (although this winter seems to be testing that, or maybe we are just...

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!

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

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

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

A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring

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

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

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