Guernseys were the foundational breed of the Hoard’s Dairyman herd when the farm was started by W.D. Hoard in 1899. More than a century later, in 2009, Jerseys were added to the herd,...

Revenue, reliable employees, and record-breaking (and structure breaking) winter weather. Right now, we dairy farmers have more than enough when it comes to serious challenges

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest has roots that run deep for both the magazine and many participants

During last weekend’s holiday, I spent time with my out-of-state cousins. Because of our chatting, I did not make my regular Sunday mass time

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

The last two weeks have been pretty emotional for me. The video “Dear Struggling Farmer” wasn’t easy to share

Growing up I always enjoyed the time spent off the farm when my siblings and I would go to local and national dairy shows

In last Friday’s blog I tackled the word “sustainability.” I explained the social aspect of it and gave tips on how dairy farms could achieve their social sustainability goals

As dairy farmers, we all know that June is Dairy Month. It’s a time to celebrate our industry and really work at highlighting our unique stories

I watch the TV show Shark Tank, where venture capitalists give entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business plan

Dear Tyler, Hug your mama — she could use it. Early years in speech to rocking a 4.0 grade point average gives your mom a reason to cry. Allow her to be proud. You are our oldest and our guinea...

Most of the people who know me would describe me as an upbeat person; my family knows better

One of my favorite reasons to read is the chance to transport myself into a different time or place that would otherwise be impossible

School is finished, it’s getting hot and humid outside, and summertime fun time is here in Georgia . . . well, almost

How many times have we heard this question in our various roles on the farm? Probably countless, and we all know it’s never for just a minute!

The pericardium from a cow is now used to repair human heart valves

A typical stroll down the grocery store aisle exposes the shopper to almost 40,000 different products

“There’s a new calf killer in town” was the title of the April 2018 Hoard’s Dairyman webinar

I was sitting in the doctor’s office — something I did way too much these past couple months — reading a magazine. A story about preventing cancer caught my eye

One Christmas I asked for and received a Rubik’s cube – the three-dimensional puzzle