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

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

Setting priorities for the new year ahead can help our businesses be more intentional and effective

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

If you have any questions about the dairy checkoff, there are ways to reach out at the local and national levels

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

Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm

Hope for the best and plan for the unexpected — if life was just that easy. The Virginia 4-H dairy bowl team was comprised of four very talented young ladies

Hosting a virtual tour is right at the tip of your finger. Practicing, relating the content to your audience, and having a well-planned route can make it even better

Whether you were in Madison or not, we are all in dairy together and it’s a cause for celebration

Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals

With a small, four person staff strictly made up of family, formal business meetings are replaced by spontaneous planning sessions in passing, at the dinner table, or while working cattle on our dairy...

To tell an effective agriculture story online, a farm should consider who they’re trying to reach, what information they want to share, and what content will do the best job of reaching consumers

Farming is a dangerous occupation, but the costs of health insurance leave many uncovered or underinsured

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

Perhaps you are a person who works full time at another job but dreams of owning a small farm someday. Or maybe you already operate a farm but want to add another enterprise or start a side busi

A new year is finally upon us, and I’m sure I am not the only one who is excited to turn the page on 2020

In my current position as a veterinarian working for a dairy cooperative, I often get questions from the general public during farm tours or through social media and our consumer hotline

Human beings are complex, and that means our interactions are, too

Many of us who grew up on a farm or raised kids on a farm often say that it’s one of the best childhoods there is