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April 25 2024
Guernsey class in the 2024 Hoard's Dairyman Cow Judging Class
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April 25 2024
Official placings and reasons for the 2024 Hoard's Dairyman Cow Judging Contest's Guernsey Class
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April 5 2024
The April 2024 genetic evaluations were released this week, and the newest Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List is now available
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April 3 2024
Young people who are looking to learn have been great fits for our farm team
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March 28 2024
With the Easter holiday fast approaching, dairy farmers are hoping for plenty of cheese and butter sales for spring holiday cooking needs
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March 27 2024
It is so important that we engage with policymakers to ensure animal agriculture’s voice is heard in discussions that could impact the way farmers and ranchers do what they do
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March 18 2024
When a cow has a difficult calving that requires assistance and a tough pull, what steps should be taken for the calf and the cow to get both off on the right foot?
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March 18 2024
I was thinking back and wondering if I had ever written about managing urine pH in close-up dry cows
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March 14 2024
Making the transition from winter to spring can be hard on dairy calves due to drastic fluctuations in temperature
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March 4 2024
Looking forward to this year’s growing season, farmers often wonder what kind of weather challenges they will face
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Feb. 29 2024
The lack of price-supportive grain news means that feed prices have settled into a weaker pattern in recent months and are set to continue their declines
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Feb. 19 2024
An effective feeding program must be an area of focus
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Feb. 15 2024
Surely, our grandparents could not have envisioned a day when cow burps are regarded as culprits in global warming and nut-based beverages are viewed as sustainable alternatives to milk
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Feb. 9 2024
No matter if your team wins or loses, cheese is a winning addition to any social event
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Jan. 29 2024
In a few weeks, winter annual grasses or small grain grasses will accelerate their growth, and the harvest of small grain grasses for silage will begin
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Jan. 23 2024
If you want to teach teenagers about dairy farming, consider using YouTube, a popular platform utilized by that age demographic
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Jan. 22 2024
As food producers, processors, marketers, distributors, and consumers look to effectively manage their environmental footprint and social impact, the sustainability of the entire dairy industry is under...
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Jan. 18 2024
It takes extra time, resources, and resilience to care for livestock and equipment in frigid temperatures
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Jan. 17 2024
We’ve milked three times per day for more than 20 years, and as such my family’s dairy is incredibly reliant on good employees to execute these milkings
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Jan. 9 2024
Outlining a goal and my strategy to reach it made a big difference in my life last year