A first lactation heifer’s initial experience in a voluntary milking system or robot is so important to the cow and the farmer

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

There has been more than a fair share of struggle in the last few years. We are no strangers to the stress and, well, basically plain craziness and unpredictability of the dairy industry. Carryi

Cows like routine just like humans do

Most people still trust “farmers,” so let’s label ourselves what we really are

Farming requires commitment and passion like few other careers do

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

A tragedy this weekend reminds us of the importance of being prepared

U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products

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

As farmers, we hope for consumers to be open-minded enough to listen to what we have to say, but are we open-minded enough to listen to each other?

We can’t do it all, and that makes life easier and more fulfilling

Celebrate the role dairy plays in childhood nutrition during National School Breakfast Week

Rather than asking someone what they do for work, consider asking what inspires them to do your job every day instead

The Ukraine invasion will have effects on farmers in that part of the world and beyond

Cows have personalities with each other just like we do

Sharing about our non-farm interests helps us connect with others close to us and those looking to us for information

Always be on the lookout for a product, technology, or practice that could have a positive impact on your dairy

Constant changes in our weather make it more important for us to do what we can to keep our animals healthy

They may not be glamorous, but we can share what we love about our roles in agriculture to attract others