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Oct. 2 2012
Just 45 minutes away from the World Dairy Expo grounds, the National Dairy Shrine Museum offers more history and inspiration for dairy enthusiasts. Renovations to the Dairy Shrine Museum include a judging...
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Oct. 1 2012
Youth visited four dairy industry landmarks. Associate Editor Lucas Sjostrom talks to conference attendees Today over 180 youth participating in the 58th National Dairy Conference who have a passion for...
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Oct. 1 2012
Competition is underway to decide history With a theme of "Market Fresh", World Dairy Expo judging contestants hope their minds are fresh this morning as they judge cattle from each breed and prepare to...
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Nov. 8 2011
Enjoy the slide show. It includes all the teams, competition photos, and candids from their evening mixer. 2011 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Results 1st: Wisconsin 2nd: New York 3rd: Minnesota...
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Oct. 5 2011
The Jersey cows and heifers came out in full force for the 2011 Central National Jersey show held on the World Dairy Expo grounds. Hank Van Exel of Lodi, California and associate judge Nathan Thomas of...
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Oct. 4 2011
2011 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest 30 4-H state teams...109 individuals Top 25 Individuals (All-American Recognition) 25. Joey Adams, IA 24. Lara Staples, OH 23. Katherine Wolfe, WV 22. Roxann Achen,...
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Oct. 1 2011
2011 National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest Top 25 individuals (All-American honors) 26. Laura Elliott, UW-Madison 25. Cody Pearson, Virginia Tech 24. Rachel Foureman, Ohio State 23. Sabrina Eick, Ohio...
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Aug. 9 2011
Responsible antibiotic use is everyone's responsibility. The veterinarian, herd owner, and employees handling medications all need to be aware of the guidelines and rules involving antibiotic treatments...
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July 20 2011
The National Dairy Shrine announces the winners of its scholarships for 2011. The scholarships will be presented at the Awards Banquet at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., on October 6. For more...
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July 11 2011
National Dairy Shrine will name our very own Steven Larson the 2011 Guest of Honor. The Guest of Honor is the highest award from the National Dairy Shrine. This award goes to an individual who has had...
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Feb. 10 2011
What breeds make up the national herd? Holsteins and Jerseys still dominate, but the national herd is taking on more color with crossbreeding
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Jan. 10 2011
Relentless attention to details sets these National Dairy Quality Award winners apart. They're on top of everything from fastidious stall care to meticulous milking and from frequent use of CMT paddles...
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Jan. 10 2011
61st Annual Hoard's Dairyman Round Table: How the top herds produce high-quality milk Top-quality milk: what it takes Here's a detailed look at the practices of the five Platinum winners in the National...
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Jan. 10 2011
They produce the highest quality milk These farms pair preventative practices with effective mastitis treatment. The six Platinum winners in this year's National Dairy Quality Awards competition work closely...
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Nov. 9 2010
The North American 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest was held on Saturday, November 6th in Louisville, Ky. Twenty teams competed in the national double-elimination contest which celebrated its 31st year. High...
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Nov. 2 2010
In mid-October a record setting sea of blue jackets descended upon Indianapolis, Ind., for the 83rd National FFA Convention. Over 54,000 members, teachers, and guests were in attendance. In this sea of...
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Oct. 5 2010
This week, October 3 through 9, marks National 4-H Week - a week to celebrate what 4-H contributes to our family, our community, our country, and our world. At first thought, 4-H may have seemed like a...
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Sept. 28 2010
Brian Coyne, a team member from the University of Madison outpaced the competition and won High Individual Overall at the Intercollegiate Dairy Judging competition. The contest was held Monday with awards...
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Sept. 27 2010
Signaling the start of World Dairy Expo week for those of us at Hoard's Dairyman is always the annual visit from the National 4-H Dairy Conference. Today, around 200 attendees from across the country (and...
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June 30 2010
Bloomington, Minn., is the site of this year's National Holstein Convention. Excellent weather welcomed Holstein breeders and juniors from across the country. Sunday's host day tours featured visits to...