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Nov. 1 2021
Cousins Delana Erbsen and Nevin Erbsen of Lanark, Ill., were the highest placing individuals at the National FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management contest held in Indianapolis, Ind., in late October
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Oct. 27 2021
It is fun to envision what automation we may be able to integrate onto our dairy in the future
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Oct. 25 2021
Sometimes it takes just one experience or one event to spark a young person’s interest in agriculture
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Oct. 19 2021
Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential
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Oct. 15 2021
As dairy farmers, no matter how long we have been in this career, there are always mistakes we can learn from
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Oct. 11 2021
Virginia Tech’s Michael Barnes passes away after a life of supporting young people
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Oct. 7 2021
Harmful sounds can chip away at your hearing ability, but the damage is preventable
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Oct. 2 2021
The Grand Champion of the International Guernsey Show at World Dairy Expo was no stranger to the colored shavings
Post-Secondary Team
Sept. 28 2021
When the final points were tallied, the students from Kaskaskia College earned 78 points more than the next best team, netting them first place honors in the International Post-Secondary Judging Contest...
4-H Team
Sept. 28 2021
Two years may have passed since the last National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, but things picked up similarly to where they left off in 2019 at the conclusion of this year’s competition
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Sept. 28 2021
At the end of the 100th National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest on Monday, it was Cornell University that came out on top, claiming the two highest individual spots to seal their victory
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Sept. 24 2021
A dairy farmer’s daughter is the glue that holds together the family operation
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Sept. 20 2021
If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship
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Sept. 13 2021
Make your social media posts pop using videos by following these 10 tips for creating videos with your phone
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Sept. 10 2021
Iowa State University’s Dairy Science Club teaches fairgoers how to hand milk a cow, teaching them the basics of the dairy industry
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Sept. 3 2021
While I was working on chores in our robot barn the other morning, I watched as the sun began to wake up, slowly transforming the sky from a star-speckled deep denim blue to a magnificent display
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Sept. 1 2021
The state of California is facing a water crisis, and farmers have a whole lot to lose
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Aug. 30 2021
Our Hoard’s Dairyman monthly webinar series earned top awards and positive feedback in a recent communications contest
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Aug. 19 2021
Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm
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Aug. 16 2021
After spending a summer with Hoard’s Dairyman, I am more confident in my writing skills and dairy knowledge