One of the annual summer staples around here — best served up lathered in butter and a good sprinkling of salt, in my opinion — is homegrown sweet corn

Recently I saw a picture of a 4-H sign that read, “We don’t have kids to help raise our livestock. We have livestock to help raise our kids.”

What’s the best calf starter? Of course, the answer is whatever starter fits your operation

There’s something about the warm glow of summer sunshine that puts everything into the perfect light

As most dairy farmers know, the previous milk check was quite disheartening

I grew up in a house that was busy. That’s just the nature of dairy farming

Dusting off the show box, leading calves, clipping and washing animals, double checking paperwork, preparing show clothes, finalizing exhibits, and so much more are on the minds of many kids and their...

When presented with a problem, we look for a solution. It is human nature to want an answer, but sometimes it is not always easy to find one

One of the coolest aspects of being part of a dairy farm is walking into a store — whether it’s a retailer or an on-farm shop — and seeing your milk bottled or made into other dairy products...

The National FFA Organization became a huge part of my life starting my sixth-grade year when my agriculture teacher showed up on my front porch with a form to join

The weather has become far more than a topic for small talk these days

Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain

As dairy farmers, our life is lead wide open each and every day

Did you know that milk is the most frequently requested food at food banks but, because of its perishability, is the least donated?

Overseeing and coordinating multiple construction crews has its challenges. A few months ago, I was leading a project that required concrete to be poured

In case you haven’t heard or remembered by now, it’s June Dairy Month!

It’s the most wonderful month of the year!

The dairy checkoff is hoping consumers will be thirsty for a glass of milk after watching social media content depicting several ways milk remains a tried-and-true complement to a peanut butter sandwich,...

What is it about farm kids and mud puddles? They’re like moths to a flame!

I took a walk out to our calf hutches last week to begin summer preparations to that area of our farm