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

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

The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this

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...

Valentine’s Day can look different for farmers, but we still have so much to appreciate

Promotional efforts supported by the national dairy checkoff earned two awards at a recent marketing competition

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own

California dairy farmers face their own kinds of struggles, and I’m glad I learned more about their style!

Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers

If health and wellness are among your goals for 2023, adding more milk and other dairy products to your diet may be the perfect fit

Two of our dairy’s key advisers retired recently. Now, we are looking forward to developing new relationships with their successors

As the “Your Dairy Checkoff” podcast starts its third year featuring farmer hosts, dairy industry guests, and in-depth conversations about dairy products and farming promotion, we want to thank

Butter sculptures at consumer events highlight dairy in a special way

This new year is the time to make the most of what we have and give our best shot

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges

A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring

Through the rain and weather, we have been working to keep our cows healthy this winter

Dairy life provides a lot of unique stories we recall years later