Buy land, build a plant and start processing milk, right? Ha! Every state, county and city likes to claim it is "business friendly" in hopes of attracting new companies and the economy-sustaining jobs...
Welcome to Hoard's @ Expo! The staff at Hoard's Dairyman has prepared this section just for youwith pre-show stories, schedules, history, photos and our Hoard's @ Expo blog. We'll be posting new content...
by Corey Geiger, Hoard's Dairyman Managing Editor 2013 Merle Howard Award winner: Cassy Krull A three-breed award winner equally well known in Red and White, Holstein and Jersey circles, Cassy Krull has...
There are many causes the dairy industry can come together on. We are always working to prevent misconceptions about how our cows are raised, the nutritive values of our milk and our antibiotic use
The top two individuals in the college contest hailed from Virginia Tech. To be a top 10 team in the Intercollegiate Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo, you had to average a 45.8. To be a top individual,...
Three local organizations host 200 youth for a day of agricultural tours.For many years it has been the pleasure of the Hoard's Dairyman staff to work with the judging contests and National 4-H Dairy Conference...
Past WDE Collegiate Judging Contest High Individuals, Jered Haase and Kevin Ziemba, have taken on new roles in the judging ring. Being part of a judging team can have its thrills and challenges. A solid...
State Legislature unanimously passes resolution calling for an end to the federal ethanol mandate. Using food to make fuel has found a distasteful audience among California politicians. Last week, a resolution...
Everyone contributes to the problem . . . the solution must encompass all levels of the retail chain. We have a problem with our food system. "Despite our excesses on U.S. soil, in 2013 we still cannot...
Wisconsin 4-H and Big Spring FFA top Junior Dairy Management Contest. While the seven breed shows and dairy judging contests garner the most attention at the All-American Dairy Show, a not-so-well-known...
As the beef cattle herd continues to shrink, dairy steer growers have options to consider to enhance beef production. Dairy steers are becoming a growing part of the beef industry. The number of beef cows...
Last week, judges sorted through hundreds of entries in this contest co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association and World Dairy Expo.Dairy products from across the globe were shipped to Wisconsin...
New faces and familiar ones mark the latest sire summary. by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager Sire summaries occur three times each year. Sometimes it seems the top bulls rarely change;...
By getting to know the parts of a calf's respiratory "engine," farms are better equipped to troubleshoot breakdowns in defense. "It's tough to fix an engine until you know how it works. The same is true...
All-American Dairy Show celebrates golden anniversary. This September marks the 50th Anniversary for the All-American Dairy Show (AADS) in Harrisburg, Pa. There are six prominent families that stepped...
How can the dairy industry work against the odds? The way we grow up has more of an affect on our habits than one would think. Specifically, we are influenced by the actions of our parents. If you grew...
Using technology to identify lameness earlier can help farms better treat this widespread disease. Lameness is a health and welfare issue for the entire dairy industry. In North America, an estimated 21...
Members uphold the Holstein Association USA motto of working to be the best. There was cause for celebration as many made it to the winners' circle at the 2013 National Junior Holstein Convention in Indianapolis,...
Young cows also score well. by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager Over 200 milking cows were evaluated by American Jersey Cattle Association appraisers, Elizabeth Moss and Shawn Styer,...
Young cows also score well. Over 200 milking cows were evaluated by American Jersey Cattle Association appraisers, Elizabeth Moss and Shawn Styer, in mid-June 2013. At the end of the day, there were four...
