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Blog
Aug. 9 2021
Dairy employees got the chance to bond with coworkers during the two-weekend Dairy Soccer Cup
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Aug. 5 2021
Duane Hershey shared his thoughts on genomic testing during a Center for Dairy Excellence Cow-side Conversations podcast
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June 28 2021
U.S. dairy’s value as a global solution has never been more apparent than it has been this year, with exports reaching records and domestic consumption also at historically high levels
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Article
June 28 2021
The natural instinct of a dairy farmer is to prioritize the cows. Commonly, cows are the first to eat, first to receive fresh bedding, and even the first to get a pedicure in the form of a hoof trim
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Blog
April 28 2021
Assembling an “A-Team” roster and not just people on your payroll is easier than most think
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Article
April 14 2021
Whether she’s slipping on a pair of work boots or lacing up softball cleats, Alli Walker is not afraid to face a challenge. She's known as the workhorse of the Michigan State Spartan pitching staff
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Article
Feb. 15 2021
A tanker load of milk that comes up positive for antibiotic residue is a nightmare that every dairy farm takes steps to prevent
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Article
April 27 2020
Dairy farmers are being financially squeezed by the COVID-19 vice. Just like being wedged in a vice in a farm shop . . . one jaw bearing down on dairy producers involves dumped milk because of lost sales...
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Blog
Oct. 30 2019
In a meeting, I was asked what my main focus on the farm was, and I had to pause for a second to think about it
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Blog
Sept. 16 2019
Just as each fatty acid has its own characteristics, so do fatty acid supplements. This topic was covered in the Hoard’s Dairyman monthly webinar “Incorporating supplemental fatty acids in...
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Blog
July 22 2019
Last month over 30 4-H, FFA, and post-secondary students from the United States traveled to Scotland as part of the International Dairy Judging Tour
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Blog
Dec. 5 2018
Everyone bottle-feeds calves, right? The amount of milk and the length of time differs, but most farmers feed their calves with bottles
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Article
July 23 2018
For a group of dairy farmers, the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center has been a vision for over eight years
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Blog
Nov. 16 2017
Your network of consultants can bring new information and ideas to the dairy
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Oct. 23 2017
Health Canada may recommend less meat and dairy in its next Food Guide for Canadians
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Article
Jan. 30 2017
Hispanics spent $6 billion on dairy products in 2016.
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Blog
Jan. 5 2017
It is sports season in our household. Basketball is in full swing, weight lifting tournaments are underway, and after school workouts have become routine
Blog
May 4 2016
It doesn't come naturally to most people, but delegation is essential to effective team leadership. Most of us, at some point in our lives, will find ourselves in a leadership position. While many dairy...
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Blog
Feb. 9 2015
The Big Fat Surprise book turns society's view of fat upside down. A new book has taken the nation by storm, and it bodes well for both the dairy industry and agriculture as a whole. The Big Fat Surprise...
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Aug. 18 2014
The data is mixed when it comes to antimicrobial resistance. While some livestock and retail meat sectors have gained ground compared to their previous five-year average, others have slid backward, as...