The forthcoming crisp fall air will also welcome in the continuation of the tanbark trail and the beginning of dairy judging contests

World Dairy Expo 2019 is just around the corner and soon attendees and exhibitors will be collecting ‘Tools for Dairy’s Progress’ during the annual event

A few months ago, I caught wind of a new group being formed — the California Cattle Council — and I was not amused

Last month over 30 4-H, FFA, and post-secondary students from the United States traveled to Scotland as part of the International Dairy Judging Tour

While different philosophies for breeding cattle cover the world, the same general idea of what is a desirable cow still holds true

This time of year brings youth indoors for competitions. In a few months, they will be outdoors working with their animals on a more regular basis

I’m all for a nice sit-down dinner. Shoot, I’m all for most types of dinners. I like casual restaurants, the occasional dive bar, and family meals packed around a too small table and handmade...

My good friend, Barb, recently lost her job. The company she worked for reorganized her department and her position was eliminated

The National Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Contest Career Development Event (CDE) took place last week in Indianapolis, Ind., during the National FFA Convention

Thank you, dairy farmers. Thank you for devoting your lives to caring for animals, caring for the environment, and caring for us by producing a nutritious and safe product

The 6-year-old took home Grand Champion in the Holstein Show

It was the winning 5-year-old, Toni who ended the day with Grand Champion honors

As judge Blair Weeks made his much anticipated final Red and White Champion selection of the day, the crowd rhythmically clapped along to “Here we go” as he circled the six contender

The World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest continues to be well attended. While it is one of the few events that is held at night, and often runs as late as midnight, it is still a popular contest

Christmas came early for Rivendale Farms of Pittsburgh LLC, Bulger, Pa., as their cow, MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad-ET, received top honors at the International Jersey Show at World Dairy E

Cutting Edge T Delilah was named the Grand Champion of both the International Brown Swiss Open and Junior Shows

Maple Fudge of 12 Oaks, owned by siblings Colton and Ashley Brandel of Lake Mills, Wis., was named Grand Champion of the International Milking Shorthorn Show at World Dairy Expo

The colored shavings at World Dairy Expo are nothing new for Palmyra Berkley P Ruth-ET, as she earned Grand Champion honors at the International Ayrshire Show for the second year in a row. The winning

It was the aged cow from California that rose to the top of the field of 216 cattle shown in the 15th International Junior Holstein Show

It was a repeat win for Wisconsin 4-H, as the team repeated its 2017 success and finished on top of the 2018 National 4-H Contest at World Dairy Expo