The Grand Champion of the International Guernsey Show at World Dairy Expo was no stranger to the colored shavings

For someone looking for an internship, part-time job, or full-time opportunity, in-person connections are the best way to show off skills and highlight work experiences to potential employers

“I am so lucky to judge this show,” said Judge Pierre Boulet of Montmagny, Quebec, as the International Red and White Show came to a close on Friday

Ken Main and Kenny Joe Manion of Copake, N.Y., are no strangers to purple banners and blue medallions

View the sights from Thursday at World Dairy Expo

Topline seamlessly straight? Check. Tail fluffed to perfection? Check. Cow correctly set up at the slightest gesture of the judge? Check

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