Far from just another thing to add to the schedule, these activities molded the trajectory of my future

Farmers around the world are implementing new ways in which they can be more sustainably efficient

In today's dynamic dairy farming landscape, strategic protocol implementation plays a crucial role in a sustainable dairy operation

Advocating for agriculture online means connecting with those you’re trying to reach

Buyers came from near and far to take home the best The International Guernsey Classic Sale averaged $3,638 on 25 lots. The high seller was Four Winds DC Cupid-ET. She was consigned by Clark and Joy Vilter,...

The educational program is packed with tours, people and fun. The Hoard's Dairyman staff works with the National 4-H Dairy Conference's youth delegates. For many of them, coming from close to 30 states,...

Before there was 4-H and FFA, there was the Hoard's Dairyman Juniors. In addition to launching the Young Dairyman page for farm youth in 1915, Hoard created the Juniors, which was the forerunner of the...

Winners from Coast to Coast. Brown Swiss breeder Richard Hill of New York served as the official judge of the International Brown Swiss Show with the assistance of Joe Sparrow of Kentucky serving as his...

After moderating slightly during the past two years, the pace in which licensed dairy farms exited the business picked up a little steam

New York challenges the winners twice and places second in Louisville. The Wisconsin 4-H team topped 17 other state teams to take home National Championship honors in 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl. This year's contest...

Anchored by high individuals in both contests, the University of Minnesota and Minnesota 4-H won their respective contests by 23 and 32 points respectively at the North American International Livestock...

A couple weeks ago we had the pleasure of visiting some impressive Ontario dairies during the First North American Conference on Precision Dairy Management. Our first stop of the day was to Summitholme...

In third grade, my teacher gave out superlatives at the end of the year. I received the “most organized.”

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...

World Milk Day is celebrated each year on June 1, and was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

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

About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...

Today’s dairy cows produce more milk than ever before. Higher capacity and more precise monitoring are essential during milking. And easy-to-use controls are a must in the parlor

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

Cow comfort and herd health are essential for maximizing milk quality and production