I asked several dairy farmers who are successful in connecting with consumers through social media

If there ever was a year that needed the joy of the holiday spirit, it’d be 2020. It’s undoubtedly been a long and crazy year

I have a notebook where I dump everything from my brain. Thoughts, to-do lists, goals . . . you name it, it’s all there

My view today is filled with rain, snow, sleet, and lots of fog (because that’s Midwest weather for you)

The year 2020 has been quite the roller coaster ride. I’d say being dairy farmers who are used to ups and downs may have given us a little better handle on how to deal with this crazy year, but it...

TikTok is controversial, but one thing that it isn't lacking is attention, particularly from young consumers

Last week, as the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Ky., finished up, it was easy to admire all the beautiful cows

We all know that politics is a sensitive subject. Once you say your opinion or post it online, you will have people that agree and people that disagree

Managing the why and not the people is the key differentiator between many businesses. Oftentimes, people have the opposite in place because it seems easier at first

Getting cows pregnant not only returns them to productivity quicker, the value of those calves can provide a significant revenue stream for the dairy

I grew up on a first-generation dairy farm, and some days, I hated it. I hated that sometimes the cows got out, and I was late to school because we had to put them away

Today is Election Day. There will be excitement, disappointment, and maybe even some surprises, too. It’s going to be a long day

What does your farm look like on Google? I've written about this before so you can understand how the farm looks to the rest of the world via your own farm website, social media, news articles, and so...

We have been blessed with gorgeous fall weather in Oregon the last couple of weeks

Dairy farmers have watched prices for their products climb to surprising highs and fall to devastating lows since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March

Farm managers and employees’ roles can be aligned with those of coaches and players for a sports team

A brand new type of farm tour is on the horizon, and it’s here to reach the latest age of consumer: Generation Z

When fun shenanigans, team camaraderie, and years of dedicated work come together, it has the ability to cement lifelong friendships and a lifestyle you can’t ignore

There’s almost always a shortage of time and a lack of space on dairy farms. When deciding which animals get the most attention and best resources, the answer is typically the milking herd, and understandably...

Any other year at this time, I’d be just returning from several days spent at World Dairy Expo