There are times where I know we all struggle with parenting as dairy farmers. Finding a balance between work and family time is basically impossible

We began planting corn on the third of June, nearly six weeks later than we originally planned

It can be a struggle to continue to be on the top of your game when margins are tight and labor is challenging

The robot construction on our farm is well underway, and there are not enough hours in a day for all that needs completing before the first cow is milked

Growing up as a breed convention attendee and competitor, I knew that the end of the school year didn’t mean the beginning of vacation, hanging by the pool, or even simply relaxing in front of the...

Dear God, I know we pray for rain all the time, but will you please shut it off! We need to get corn in the ground and the corrals will not dry!

Comparison is the thief of joy. Let’s enjoy the gifts of this dairy lifestyle

The rain has started falling again, and I am once again staring out the window wondering when and if it will stop

I don’t care how I get it, lottery? Rich uncle? Random Nigerian prince that I bail out of jail and is then so thankful he sends me loads of cash? But how would I spend it?

The first day of school. Getting your driver’s license. Graduation day. Each is new beginning that comes with responsibility and new experiences

As the buzzer went off, I untucked my jersey and looked up from the basketball court to the stands

I am a husband, father, and a friend every day — 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No matter what I have or what I lose, I know exactly who I am and what my purpose is

The mantra of “Pay it Forward” has been around since 1916 but gained popularity when a movie with that title was produced in 2008

When asked about dairy recommendations for people ages 2 and older, most dietitians will advise people to choose low-fat (1 percent) or fat-free (skim) milk, which is also what MyPlate recommends

I used to milk cows one-handed. I have two hands, but I only ever prepped and stripped cows with my right hand

While the New England Patriots scored more points than the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, it might be a stretch to call them a winner

I recently tuned in to the NFL football game of the Chicago Bears versus the Philadelphia Eagles

Companies need to understand what dairy farmers need

Dairy farming in the northern United States during the winter months is cold, long, and tough. My family jokes around when we say a lot of what you do during the months of December, January, and February...

I know in many of my blogs I have talked about getting more and more information out to the public. This is key. It is what we lack in the dairy industry