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April 3 2023
In my early training as a dairy advocate, I was told to focus on the most interesting and important facts about the dairy industry
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March 31 2023
This creative piece was written by one of our regular authors, Gerald Anderson. Be sure to read the full story to reveal a fun twist at the end!
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March 23 2023
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
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March 22 2023
My simple answer to the question posed in the title is a resounding yes. Why? Because whether we like it or not, we’re in the business of selling a product
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March 20 2023
Despite the several feet of snow that insist on remaining on the ground in some parts of the Midwest, the calendar says that March 20 is the first day of spring! Many hopeful things are on everyone’s...
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March 13 2023
If the past year has taught me anything, it’s the importance of having options in the grocery store
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March 3 2023
We’re gearing up for a very rare occasion on our farm — my mom and dad are taking multiple days off to go visit one of our relatives in Florida!
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March 2 2023
Agricultural occupations have been dominated historically by men, but women are making their stamp on the industry. In the United States, 1.2 million producers are now female
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March 1 2023
The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age
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Feb. 27 2023
During this school year, I have the pleasure of being an intern with Edge Dairy Cooperative, a group that is partnered with Minnesota Milk Producers Association
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Feb. 21 2023
Dr. George Heersche taught us that details matter to the health of the whole.
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Feb. 17 2023
Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this
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Feb. 14 2023
Valentine’s Day can look different for farmers, but we still have so much to appreciate
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Feb. 9 2023
Our cows have personalities that make working with them more interesting and only occasionally more difficult
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Feb. 8 2023
Depression is a complex set of emotions, and understanding those feelings can help you support others
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Feb. 7 2023
Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves
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Feb. 6 2023
Traveling and learning about global agriculture helps me to be a stronger agricultural advocate
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Jan. 25 2023
Inspiration is good, but we also need to recognize the truth of our own lives and abilities
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Jan. 24 2023
The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries
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Jan. 19 2023
Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers