These tips make days on the farm easier

Dairy’s biggest hurdle may not be what you might think. It is all too easy to call out nut juices and lab grown proteins as dairy’s biggest obstacles, but you would be wrong

I’m sure by now you’ve heard, more times than you want to, that we all need to be advocating for the dairy industry

As the country continues to reopen following COVID-19, I’ve had the opportunity to again visit with farmers through one-on-one conversations, meetings, and public events featuring farmers

The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has received a lot of attention in recent years, but these concepts are nothing new to the American farmer

The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

I wouldn’t trade my farm life for anything, and I thank God every day for it

As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

Battling heat, fire, and ice over the last year, dairy farmers are still doing their best to care for their animals

The national and local dairy checkoffs have teamed up to launch the Your Dairy Checkoff podcast

I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I used to be a very different person. I used to be the kind of farmer who wore the long hours like a badge of honor

While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer

Farmers tend to be most enthusiastic and tell our best anecdotes to fellow farmers; however, paring down stories or biting our tongue on details about our farm can be a true disservice to the consumer...

It had been a long, hot, tiring week, but then my son reminded me that patience and kindness are always worth it

Waking at the crack of dawn is nothing new for Indiana dairy farmer Jill Houin. However, feeling like a celebrity with a police escort and a crowd of fans is not her typical morning routine

Resiliency in the face of a global pandemic gives us extra reasons to honor and promote the dairy industry this year

Accurate results from forage testing begins with the you. For the sake of your animals, be sure to gather the most accurate sample

California’s water situation has not been good for a long time; however, this year could prove to be even worse

My farm boys have just two weeks of school left while many others are already out of school. It’s the time of year that kids look forward to the most, a magical time in childhood

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