It’s National FFA Week – a time to honor the organization that has shaped countless students

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

Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

Negative temperatures, chilling wind, and mountains of snow and ice have been pummeling many parts of the country

The other night, our robotic milkers called 36 times with one alarm or another. My dad got an early start on morning milking simply because he had been up since 11 p.m. the night prior tending to the robots

Anyone who knows me knows that I love Hallmark Channel movies. You know exactly how it’s going to end . . . happily ever after

The “farm kid” identity definitely carries a weighted list of stereotypes — some may be perceived as negative while others prove to be a positive in the job and internship search

Farmers and agriculturalists have always known that their industry never takes a day off

Dear farmers/caretakers/blood, sweat and tear givers, I see you at the wee hours of the morning thawing waterers of ice.

I’ve had the same sticker on the back window of my now-rusted-out Pontiac G6 for 10 years

The pandemic has forced us to take a closer look at many shortcomings in our communities over the past few months, including those in the food system

My view today is filled with rain, snow, sleet, and lots of fog (because that’s Midwest weather for you)

It seems like everything I see, hear, or read about these days is building momentum toward the impending holiday season

Newborn calves are an everyday occurrence on our family’s farm. Each one has its own unique pedigree, birth story, personality, and set of quirks

We have been blessed with gorgeous fall weather in Oregon the last couple of weeks

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

Looking for a bit of good news lately? Here is something those of us in agriculture can be proud of: in a recent Gallup poll that asked American adults if they had a positive or negative perception of

One of my best friends told me she wanted the full farm experience, so I invited her to stay on our acreage and dive into farm life in abundant and not-so-glamorous ways

Milk on cereal, cream cheese on a bagel, butter on toast, and yogurt with its mix-ins and toppings all give breakfast the potential to be a very dairy-friendly occasion. We’ve heard for generations

This summer has been anything but typical thanks to COVID-19. While we still have three weeks left of summer here in the West, I am already wondering