The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries

Hollywood could be the missing link for the agriculture industry to reach bigger audiences

This past weekend, my children had an appointment to see Santa at the local mall. I was pretty proud of myself for getting the appointment in advance so that we could avoid the torture

Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys

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

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 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

Topline seamlessly straight? Check. Tail fluffed to perfection? Check. Cow correctly set up at the slightest gesture of the judge? Check

For 7-year-old Maple Fudge Of 12 Oak and her leadswoman, Ashley Brandel, an invite to the Supreme Champion selection is nothing new, but it is just as rewarding

Bri-Lin Valson Spritz found herself in a familiar position during Wednesday’s International Jersey Show

The end of a long day of classes and placings in the Junior Holstein Show Tuesday found a pair of Senior Champions in the center of the ring

When the reigning Reserve Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show strutted onto the purple shavings at the 2021 World Dairy Expo, it was clear the 9-year-old cow wasn’t going to settle...

Just about anything is available on our phones these days — even the global dairy industry’s meeting place

Days on the farm with people we know best can lead to some interesting conversations

Our county fair, the Fayette County Fair in Northeast Iowa, was held a few weeks ago. While I haven’t participated as an exhibitor for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to witness

With more emphasis being placed on the well-being of livestock all the time, students can gain experience in this type of evaluation through the Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021