With the global population expected to grow by 3 billion in the next century, AgriCorps volunteers are doing their part to help train the farmers of today and the future. By Abby Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman...

One of the most widely known animal rights groups is no stranger to using emotional appeal to win over people's minds. We've seen them all when we view websites, videos or photos posted by anti-agriculture...

We are a bigger part of that industry than ever before, and it is not likely to change anytime soon. by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor Earlier this month I took off my dairy hat and went...

Cattle can be efficient users of leftovers. By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager Last week I blogged about different management types that produce beef. One of the interesting facts...

Legendary dairy cattle judge and professor Fred Foreman passed away on July 22, leaving behind a grand legacy of teaching and passion for the dairy industry. He was born on a small farm in Kansas, but...

Prefresh cows need adequate space to reach potential

Enclosed spaces can be death traps. Farmers are busy people with a long list of tasks to complete and a shortage of daylight. However, a little extra time to think through a situation could save a life....

Being crowned - or just running for - fair royalty creates leadership and social skills that last a lifetime

California irrigation districts sue the state water board after it demanded they stop using pre-1914 water rights. As California's drought woes worsen and tempers keep climbing, you just knew it would...

Feeding heifers doesn't always have to be a guessing game

New leader has extensive experience with state environmental programs and policies. A six-month search by California's largest dairy producer lobbying and advocacy organization came to fruition last week,...

Members of our editorial staff spent a week enhancing their photography skills while traveling through Illinois and Missouri

Historical museum hosts June is Dairy Month event

With many farmers spending long hours outside this summer, heatstroke is an ever-present threat

Farms can be dangerous places. On working farms, there's constant movement of people and equipment. And with summer, that means more activity and more people

Bunker silos are a great storage option for feed when filled, covered and managed correctly

A former animal rights investigator turned whistleblower pulls back the curtain on anti-agriculture activist tactics

Fast-food leader McDonald's and farmers around the world face some of the same challenges when it comes to consumer perception

Having those hard conversations while creating a farm succession plan isn't fun, but it is necessary

Sandwich artists get creative with dairy products