As a Farm Analyst, my role is to work directly with farmers on farm financial issues. Finance issues may be a challenging creditor issue, the financial impact of transitioning to the next generation, how an expansion might impact the farm, or many other things.

As we work together to rebuild the Dairy Teaching and Research Unit at Kansas State University, there are some realities associated with building costs that we need to address.

The 2023 Kansas State Fair allowed for the dairy industry to be represented across the grounds. The iconic Dairy Bar under the Grandstand continued to serve hard-pack ice cream with four flavors of soft-serve from Hildebrand Family Farms.

Former U.S. ambassador and Kansas native Gregg Doud delivered the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture on October 9, discussing the future of food systems, geopolitics, and agricultural trade.

Everyone prefers to be listened to rather than ignored. Furthermore, we like to be invited into conversations that particularly affect us, like those about our job.

Preparing for the future, the Kansas State University Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) is restructuring its cow herd and management strategy.

Midwest Dairy partners with thought leaders who can positively showcase dairy in their professions and community.

Waking up and on the run at 4 am can take its toll on a person. Too often, we sacrifice our sleep to keep up when balancing the farm and life.