The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs

Whey protein is both a dairy by-product and valuable nutrition tool

The United States Dairy Education and Training Consortium is forming the future of dairy in college students every summer

So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well

Setting priorities for the new year ahead can help our businesses be more intentional and effective

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

Hollywood could be the missing link for the agriculture industry to reach bigger audiences

This past weekend, my children had an appointment to see Santa at the local mall. I was pretty proud of myself for getting the appointment in advance so that we could avoid the torture

If you have any questions about the dairy checkoff, there are ways to reach out at the local and national levels

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

It will be a long rebuilding process for farms and communities that were impacted

There are many ways to incorporate dairy into the holiday season – make it part of your annual traditions

Backlogged shipping means we have more reason than ever to support local farmers and businesses

Holiday celebrations serve as a reminder of our purpose

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

Companies are committing to environmentally friendly practices, but it still starts in the field and on the farm

Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys

Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm