Ventilation is a key component of barn design. Natural ventilation and tunnel ventilation are two common options for dairy barns

We began planting corn on the third of June, nearly six weeks later than we originally planned

Most dairy farmers we meet around the country aren't using social media to connect with consumers

Thanksgiving is always one of my favorites holidays. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy delicious food, and really take the time to be thankful for all that we have

Klussendorf Winner, Adam Liddle Adam Liddle of Arygle, N.Y., was named the 77th winner of the Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States

Whether it’s clipping, leading, doing nightline, or something else, everybody has a way of helping out to make sure the cattle make it to the ring ready for the show

The National Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest began in 1989 and has been held continuously at World Dairy Expo ever since

As our family travels down the path of robotic milking, we continue to learn lessons that I will pass on to you

This week’s post was going to be something completely different, and then Natalie Portman happened

Farmers must be cautious when adding new members to their staff

Animal activist groups aren’t just out to stop large farms; they want to put an end to all animal agriculture

The majority of the champions of the International Red & White Show hail from animals descending from KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET, a previous Grand Champion at the International Red & White Show and successful...

It was Christian and Camille that walked away with Supreme Champion of the Junior Show under the spotlights of World Dairy Expo. Silvermaple Windhammer Camille

Pheasant Echos Turvy-Red was the winning 5-year-old, Senior Champion, Grand Champion and Best Bred and Owned of the Red & White Show

Judge Chris Hill could not help but show his excitement as he reached out to tap Brown Heaven Glenn Fantasy on the head as the winning Aged Cow at the International Brown Swiss Show. After sorti

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa. The show has a huge youth component with judging contests, junior management competition, seven youth breed shows,...

There was no denying Strans-Jen-D Tequila-Red-ET as the Red & White Champion

Kiefland Holsteins in southeastern Minnesota installed its first robotic milkers in 2011, and the family has learned a great deal in the past four years

An estimated 6.5 million fulltime employees in California – including those who work on dairies – will begin earning three days per year of paid sick time off from their employers under the...

Featuring deep classes and fancy cows, the International Brown Swiss Show did not disappoint. The cows paraded in with the traditional fanfare of the New Glarus Yodel Club and the Swiss bells around the...