For 7-year-old Maple Fudge Of 12 Oak and her leadswoman, Ashley Brandel, an invite to the Supreme Champion selection is nothing new, but it is just as rewarding

Bri-Lin Valson Spritz found herself in a familiar position during Wednesday’s International Jersey Show

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl welcomed 343 entries in its 38th year. Announced at the winner’s luncheon on Wednesday were the top prizes for the best forages in the country

Views from Wednesday at World Dairy Expo

With Day 1 of World Dairy Expo in the books, trade show exhibitors had the chance to sit back and relax for a few minutes at the Exhibitor Party hosted by Hoard’s Dairyman and World Dairy Expo

The end of a long day of classes and placings in the Junior Holstein Show Tuesday found a pair of Senior Champions in the center of the ring

Sights of Expo — Tuesday

The dairy animals that grace the colored shavings are clipped by some of the best cattle fitters in the world

There has been a sharp slowdown in milk production in both the U.S. and the European Union. Feed costs rose quickly, with nearby corn futures going from $3.40 per bushel in early September last year

For nearly two years, U.S. dairy producers have been building new facilities or crowding more cattle into existing pens

Compared to our beloved dairy cows, I rarely give compliments to the other large animals — the equines — that our vet team commonly encounters in our daily travels

Feed costs — especially corn grain — have risen substantially this year. Maximizing the nutritional value of homegrown forages is always a top priority for profitable dairy farming

Farming can be a risky endeavor. There are many challenges that farmers face, ranging from short-term crises to long-term issues. Broadly speaking, they can be categorized into five major types

Summer is officially in the rearview mirror, and teachers and kids are back in school. For some, the feeling of being back in the classroom is nearly electric

In any system, calf care is done best by individuals who are patient and detail focused

Where do consumers buy food, home or away?Do food purchases vary by region?How much do consumers spend on dairy?

Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future

Ken Elliott may not have been born in Wisconsin, or even the U.S. for that matter. However, once he arrived in the Badger State in 1995, he fully embraced his newfound home in America’s Dairyland

Bill Langel is the only superintendent the modern-day Red and White show at World Dairy Expo has ever known

Unphased by the hustle and bustle of World Dairy Expo, three experienced volunteers are eagerly taking on new show superintendent positions this year