Facing misconceptions in agriculture can prove to be a daunting task, but when all else fails, just give them the benefit of the doubt

It takes more than just one person to make a glass of milk

We’ve milked three times per day for more than 20 years, and as such my family’s dairy is incredibly reliant on good employees to execute these milkings

Working in the dairy industry, I have witnessed some moments I will cherish forever. From being able to watch a calf’s first breath to helping a cow recover from illness, there are many things I...

Last week, Wisconsin experienced some pretty high temperatures that seem to be sticking around. I heard the phrase, “You should be used to the heat since you’re from the south,” multiple...

Most days, 5:30 a.m. finds me at a local gym. The format is a group training session that lasts 45 minutes. It is efficient and leaves no time to chat

Backyard hobbyist farmers often become the best advocates for full-time farmers. That’s because these new entrants into animal agriculture or gardening circles often learn these farming realities...

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

Last week, my home community lost someone very special. He was a cornerstone of the agriculture community there, and his presence was unforgettable. When my family and our 4-H club heard the news

TikTok has become a unique platform to teach consumers about dairy farming in a fun way

Do you know TDF Honest Farming, also known as Oregon dairy farmer Derrick Josi? If not, you should definitely check out his Facebook and

‘Tis the season for rambling posts and general unfriendliness on account of political views. As election day grows closer, I am reminded of 2016 and the massive fallouts of that November

Working with family on the farm can be rewarding and enjoyable . . . until you need to move a cow from Point A to Point B together. Do any of you ever feel this way?

Via trains, planes, and automobiles, I recently made my way from East Moline, Ill., to Germany

As dairy producers, industry members, and associates, we all know about the benefits of milk

Who in their right mind would choose a career that requires attention and responsibility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year?

Many people are sitting next to us in cubicles or standing by us in the grocery line. Or in our case, it could be our neighbors, the sales rep, or a farmer just like us, who is struggling with physical...

One of my favorite Paul Harvey stories is "The Man and The Birds. If you don't know the story, definitely check it out

There are a lot of things robots can do better and more consistently than humans, but there are still some aspects of the dairy that require a human touch

The digital presence you create for your farm and yourself is going to last a lot longer than anything else you’ve left behind