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

The 100th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest culminates tonight with the announcement of the results

Our big old cow reminds me that age is just a number, and we should all take time to enjoy life

If our animals get sick or injured, we do anything we can to help them heal. These two success stories are examples of that commitment

No matter how convicted one feels about their product, there is always a substitute. The one thing that is hard to replace, however, is the relationship with the team behind the product

March may be a crazy month, but knowing that our heifers are safe and that folks have resources to ask about agriculture makes it all worth the time

When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs

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

Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential

A cooperative of dairy farmers can benefit all

When will you be ready to go out to a restaurant with a group of family or friends to celebrate that birthday, anniversary, or big event?

Last Friday, I received a call that I had been anticipating, but nonetheless, it was still hard to hear. I got the news that my beloved friend, Joe Lyon, died at the age of 92

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

Are we breeding cows wrong? It is an honest question. Have we lost sight of how or when to breed cows?

Getting cows pregnant not only returns them to productivity quicker, the value of those calves can provide a significant revenue stream for the dairy

The dairy industry enjoys a rich history full of value and innovation. When those two attributes are joined together, it brings accessible nutrition to people who need it

As many of you know, we switched to a robotic milking system last November. When we made the change, we had a pretty good idea of how things would go initially

This week is forecasted to be hot in nearly every dairy producing part of the country. Month-long predictions have much of the same with above average temperatures expected for all of July

When my mind races from all that is going wrong in our world, I have to slow down my breathing and think of the greatest lessons we will learn from this global pandemic