Austin Schwartzbeck gets a congratulatory hug from his mom, Lisa Schwartzbeck, after winning Junior Champion of the International Jr Holstein Show. Jr Champion – Peace&Plenty Asteroid Fishy (Kingsmill...

For the first time in over two years, many western U.S. dairy herds began showing a small profit. While these positive numbers are a welcome sight for many dairy farmers, they fall way short of making...

Judge Norm Nabholz placed 233 head of Ayrshires in Tuesday's show and was assisted by associate judge Randy Franck. Winners hailed from across the US and Canada. Sweet Pepper Black Francesca owned by Beverly...

Crowning Achievements – Golden Opportunities And, the royal show ring decorations. And in the beginning... Photo area

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Over 760 trade show exhibitors are part of the 2010 World Dairy Expo, encompassing 650,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Each year booths and displays are evaluated for design and layout and...

Under the summer sun is a popular place to showcase the latest corn hybrids, new equipment, and the latest technologies at annual farm shows. One for example, Empire Farm Days, the largest outdoor farm...

There's been plenty of rain this week (and more is forecast next week) at the home of the world's largest farm equipment show, buoying hopes that dry weather must be in store for World Ag Expo Feb. 9-10-11...

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Artificial intelligence (AI), not to be confused with artificial insemination, is becoming a go-to resource for many consumers

Lameness in dairy cattle isn’t just a welfare concern; it’s a costly drag on productivity. It reduces milk output, increases involuntary culling, and drives-up labor and treatment costs

There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to dry-off — and plenty of myths to go with them. Whether it’s how to slow down milk production at dry-off or which protocols will best set...

Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole

In August of 2024, I decided it was time to share my passion for the dairy industry with the kids and parents in my community

Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...

Think about it for a moment: you, your family, your friends – chances are, someone you know has enjoyed a dairy product within the last 24 hours

Robust. That’s an accurate word to describe the research to support cow cooling investments to reduce heat stress effects. The financial consequences of heat stress on dairy farms in the

Ever since I was a kid, June has been my favorite month. Growing up, it was the time of year when the pools were opening, school was ending, and I was able to kick back and be the pesky little kid running...

What’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainably produced? U.S. dairy. The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years, but these concepts...

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better