robots
June 28 2018
As our family travels down the path of robotic milking, we continue to learn lessons that I will pass on to you
Ag Strong
June 27 2018
The agriculture community in Tulare, Calif., has been working out lately and has developed a few muscles
IMG_0820
June 26 2018
I’m one to say that men and women’s role on the dairy farm can be equal. And yet, the differences between genders farming together become very apparent to me in the task of raising a farm family
HDN_PH_TB-sign
June 25 2018
The Hoard’s Dairyman Facebook page received an inquiry about the sign below. Perhaps, you’ve seen it before
VanderEyk_079
June 22 2018
In last Friday’s blog I tackled the word “sustainability.” I explained the social aspect of it and gave tips on how dairy farms could achieve their social sustainability goals
Bohnert-family
June 21 2018
Many people are sitting next to us in cubicles or standing by us in the grocery line. Or in our case, it could be our neighbors, the sales rep, or a farmer just like us, who is struggling with physical...
blog-burger
June 20 2018
This week’s post was going to be something completely different, and then Natalie Portman happened
HDN_SF-dtr-showing
June 19 2018
Winning in the showring is great, but there’s so much more for youth to learn from exhibiting animals.
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June 18 2018
Well-respected hoof care specialist, Karl Burgi, presented the June webinar, “Supervise hoof health with a ‘No lameness tolerance policy.’”
The-three-pillars-of-sustainability
June 15 2018
Personally, I love the word “sustainability” because it can be a great description of what dairy farming is, but I do think it is a word that is hard to understand if not put into context
Elise Regusci
June 14 2018
On June 2, the 2018 edition of the Cal Poly Classic Sale brought alumni and supporters to the Central Coast where the sale averaged an impressive $4,784.38
Tyler-landolakes
June 13 2018
To Whom it May Concern:It does not bother me if you choose an alternative to milk at breakfast. It does not hurt my feelings if you decide not to add cheese to your burger
IMG_3119
June 12 2018
As dairy farmers, we all know that June is Dairy Month. It’s a time to celebrate our industry and really work at highlighting our unique stories
SSCB_inside
June 11 2018
While silage is not being packed this time of year, the feed storage area is still a dangerous place
Milk_Label
June 8 2018
I watch the TV show Shark Tank, where venture capitalists give entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business plan
Tyler-grad
June 7 2018
Dear Tyler, Hug your mama — she could use it. Early years in speech to rocking a 4.0 grade point average gives your mom a reason to cry. Allow her to be proud. You are our oldest and our guinea...
up-and-downs
June 6 2018
Most of the people who know me would describe me as an upbeat person; my family knows better
Swamper tales_blog image
June 5 2018
One of my favorite reasons to read is the chance to transport myself into a different time or place that would otherwise be impossible
Bucky-parade-2
June 4 2018
We know Bucky Badger is the mascot for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is found at sporting events, band concerts, and all sorts of places in between
Annie_manager
June 1 2018
My family’s dairy has had great luck and bad luck with employee turnover. We have had people work for us who I have known since I was in elementary school