The dairy animals that grace the colored shavings are clipped by some of the best cattle fitters in the world

This morning and afternoon 13 collegiate dairy judging teams and more than 50 students are evaluating cattle and preparing their reasons in hopes of being named a national champion

After last year’s hiatus, dairy cattle judging teams from around the country once again made their way to Wisconsin this past weekend in preparation for the World Dairy Expo contests

A dairy farmer’s daughter is the glue that holds together the family operation

Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future

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

Production livestock, including dairy, remains a topic of discussion at animal rights conferences

If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

Iowa State University’s Dairy Science Club teaches fairgoers how to hand milk a cow, teaching them the basics of the dairy industry

Outside vendors can add a bit of excitement and encourage visitors to experience dairy production on your farm

Sharing when we’re struggling with life can be difficult, but not sharing can be worse

Many jokes about Carhartt gear can be found throughout social media. What was once an outfitter solely for those performing manual labor is now on trend for the masses to wear

Many different minds have come together to make our barn very unique, especially when it comes to cow comfort

Our Hoard’s Dairyman monthly webinar series earned top awards and positive feedback in a recent communications contest

The Hoard’s Dairyman Farm earned national recognition for its Guernsey herd in 2020

State fairs can be a terrific place to connect people with agriculture, even if just for a moment

Sharing our emotions and moving forward anyway could be the new definition of toughness

This year’s Dane County Breakfast on the Farm treated visitors to a modern view of dairy farming

Holtz Dairy uses a rotational grazing system to help feed their organic dairy herd. They converted 150 acres to this system after being unable to grow crops on the soil

Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West