2023 was a challenging year for dairy producers, navigating economic struggles, and uncertainties. In such times, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance emerges as a crucial tool to mitigate risks and...

It takes both mental and physical strength to be a part of a farming family

In the realm of beef cross calves, the presence of beef genetics imparts inherent advantages, promising greater consistency and robust muscling when compared to their all-dairy breed counterparts

Adjusting to parenthood for us means incorporating our daughter into everyday farm life, and although it’s not always easy, we are loving it

This Valentine’s Day, I am reminded of what we love about dairy farming

Cow location technology can help reduce frustration, stress and lost time spent seeking specific animals

We have to make tough decisions on the farm, and they don’t always match our true feelings

It is easy to get burnt out during a long winter. We must do what we can to stay healthy

Sometimes going back to the basics of good care is just what animals need

If you want to teach teenagers about dairy farming, consider using YouTube, a popular platform utilized by that age demographic

A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events

It takes extra time, resources, and resilience to care for livestock and equipment in frigid temperatures

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

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

Now is a great time to conduct a farm security audit to prevent activists from targeting your dairy

We talk a lot about the business side of transition but not much or at all about the emotional and social changes

Outlining a goal and my strategy to reach it made a big difference in my life last year

Sand is widely regarded as the best bedding for dairy cows. But not all sand is created equally

A dairy farm seems like the ultimate dream for a cat

As we enter a new year, remember that goals are part of a business plan