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Balancing barn calls and bedtime stories, Valerie Baumgart reflects on grit, family and staying humble in a changing profession.

After transforming the dairy checkoff into a unified powerhouse, DMI CEO Barbara O’Brien announces her retirement, ensuring a seamless transition from a position of organizational strength.

Tom and Terryn Drieling discuss how leadership sets workplace tone and impacts culture, profitability, efficiency, safety and retention.

One mile from home, our world shattered. We survived the wreckage, but it made one thing clear: Stop pushing pause and finalize your farm succession plan today. Your legacy depends on it.

Tiny tweaks in the calving pen can add up to big dollars.

You don’t need perfect data, but a simple framework can turn basic records into management tools that actually improve herd performance.

Strait of Hormuz disruptions and refinery attacks drive fuel costs higher as farmers face a 2026 planting season crunch.