Cattle will start rolling into World Dairy Expo today. And, as they arrive on the grounds, all trailers must go through the Rimrock Road gate and stop by the Arena Building to not only receive stalling...
The Class III roller-coaster cycle we've come to hate will eventually swing back to $20. Count on it. Every down has been followed by an up, so it's important to plan for the inevitable recovery that's...
Last week, I received a newsletter from my local bank giving parents financial tips for their college students. Some of the items were common sense, but, if their children have never had to handle a budget,...
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...
In my elementary school years, one of my favorite days each year was our small parochial school's track meet held every spring. Besides the fun I had spending the day outside with classmates, I always...
This is one of my favorite quotes. Past National Holstein Association president and dairy producer Doug Maddox of California encourages adults to see the value in giving a young person the chance to work...
All too often we hear of tragic accidents in our industry that not only claim the life of a loved one, but the head of a dairy farm business. On August 26, Brian Krull of Lake Mills, Wis., was killed in...
Fortifying milk with zinc and iron has been linked to improved childhood development. A study done by scientists from Johns Hopkins University and Annamalai University in India suggests that m
There is a lot of concern about dry-down rates of the forage and grain in this year's corn silage crop, according to Joe Lauer, corn agronomist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Some people are concerned...
2009 was an awful year for producer milk prices, but another good one for milk quality. According to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, average bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC) for...
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Pullman, Washington Key Dairy Activities: 1. Cougar Youth Weekend 2. Dairy Olympics 3. Cooperative University Dairy Students management of their dairy Student Statistics: Dairy...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA- TWIN CITIES Saint Paul, Minnesota Key Dairy Activities: 1. Dairy showmanship competition during Minnesota Royal 2. Gopher dairy camp for Jr. high students 3. Gopher dairy bar during...
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Student Statistics: Dairy Science major: No Dairy Option: Yes Percent going to vet school: First year 80% Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 5%...
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Brookings, South Dakota Key Dairy Activities: 1. Dairy Camp for K-12 students 2. Dairy cattle sale 3. Cheese box sale Student Statistics: Dairy Science major: Yes Dairy Option:...
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, Pennsylvania Key Dairy Activities: 1. Nittany Lion Fall Classic 2. Spring Trip 3. Penn State Dairy Expo Student Statistics: Dairy Science major: No Dairy...
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Corvallis, Oregon Key Dairy Activities: 1. Beaver Classic sale 2. Host FFA state dairy judging contest 3. Students run campus creamery Student Statistics: Dairy Science major: No...
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Columbus, Ohio Key Dairy Activities: 1. Buckeye Royal 2. Milkshakes at Farm Science Review 3. Buckeye Classic Cattle Sale Student Statistics: Dairy Science major: No Dairy Option:...
