Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential

As dairy farmers, no matter how long we have been in this career, there are always mistakes we can learn from

Perusing my grandparents’ 1960s farm journals tells the story of farming in a different time and details our family’s history

A new perspective can be one of gratitude

Virginia Tech’s Michael Barnes passes away after a life of supporting young people

The national dairy checkoff has sponsored College Aggies Online for several years, and I'm always impressed at how creative and driven the students are to learn and advocate for animal agriculture

By researching companies beforehand, effectively letting out your nerves, and showing appreciation to recruiters, the career fair can be much more manageable

Harmful sounds can chip away at your hearing ability, but the damage is preventable

Though we may run different kinds or sizes of farms, all farmers share the same interest and passion

A hard-working, dedicated, and passionate showman, this year’s Merle Howard Award honoree started her showing career by exhibiting grade cattle from a nearby neighbor

Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET earned the Supreme Champion title at the 2021 World Dairy Expo

Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET was chosen as Grand Champion of the 2021 International Holstein Show

View the sights of Friday at World Dairy Expo

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

“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

Jeff Stookey of Milford, Ind., was presented the 30th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during the 54th World Dairy Expo in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner

Jeff Core of Salvisa, Ky., was presented the 79th Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 54th World Dairy Expo

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