Florida FFA wins National FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Contest

Building trust with students and food service leaders helps secure dairy’s place on school menus

There are a multitude of feed additives in the market for use in ruminant rations, but with the unique challenges faced by individual farms, a standard line product may not always be the best fit

Early in my career, a new employer asked me to take a personality test as part of my onboarding. I was an engineer, and I felt strongly that I was not meant for sales

Savannah Crack became the first Canadian to win the Merle Howard Award

Tonight, the association will honor Industry Pioneers, a Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, a Guest of Honor, and numerous outstanding college students at their annual banquet held at World Dairy Expo

This back-to-school season, more students are meeting teachers who are prepared to accurately talk about the science behind dairy farming. That’s thanks to efforts led by dairy checkoff and agricultural...

Animal rights activism is big business, bringing in over $800 million in income annually — up from $650 million last year and $595 million in the year prior

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a consumer buzzword that most of us have heard since the release of ChatGPT4. Now, Google, Facebook, and others are trying to catch up with OpenAI and believe it will...

We are just about halfway through the 500 babies that will be born during this calving season on the farm in New Zealand where I am interning this summer

County and state dairy promotion programs were created to help promote the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products to consumers

What’s the best calf starter? Of course, the answer is whatever starter fits your operation

As most dairy farmers know, the previous milk check was quite disheartening

I grew up in a house that was busy. That’s just the nature of dairy farming

Dusting off the show box, leading calves, clipping and washing animals, double checking paperwork, preparing show clothes, finalizing exhibits, and so much more are on the minds of many kids and their...

When I was old enough to participate in junior activities through breed associations, I was terrified to do them

Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain

Continuing education comes in many forms. Some students looking to pursue post-high school training in dairy production choose a technical college degree

Did you know that milk is the most frequently requested food at food banks but, because of its perishability, is the least donated?

One of the most interesting ways we at Hoard’s Dairyman are able to connect with our readers and the dairy community is when we receive visitors at our farm, which sits just outside of Fort Atkinson...