The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries

Working with cows every day showcases many of their personality traits

The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

Looking back at last year can help us protect agriculture from activists in the future

The new year doesn’t have to be a time to limit ourselves. We can share what we have instead

Some of the animals we work with show off strong personalities

Whey protein is both a dairy by-product and valuable nutrition tool

The United States Dairy Education and Training Consortium is forming the future of dairy in college students every summer

So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

There are many ways to incorporate dairy into the holiday season – make it part of your annual traditions

Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture

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

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

There is a lot that the public may not realize about the dairy farmers behind their food products

Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys

General Mills and the dairy checkoff turned to social media to celebrate World School Milk Day

Steven and Connie Schmitt’s commitment, passion, and hard work as a farming couple is evidenced by a collection of aerial farm photos proudly displayed

Justyne Frisle of Wisconsin 4-H rose to the top of the youth division as well as grabbing the oral reasons title. Morrisville’s Jade Atherton was the high individual and won reasons