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Oct. 2 2021
If you have ever attended World Dairy Expo, you know about the sense of community on the grounds of the Alliant Energy Center
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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
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Oct. 1 2021
Jeff Core of Salvisa, Ky., was presented the 79th Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 54th World Dairy Expo
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Sept. 30 2021
Bri-Lin Valson Spritz found herself in a familiar position during Wednesday’s International Jersey Show
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Sept. 30 2021
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl welcomed 343 entries in its 38th year. Announced at the winner’s luncheon on Wednesday were the top prizes for the best forages in the country
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Sept. 30 2021
Informational sessions have been a cornerstone of World Dairy Expo for decades as dairy producers and industry leaders converge to share their expertise, research, and ideas with each other
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Sept. 29 2021
When the reigning Reserve Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show strutted onto the purple shavings at the 2021 World Dairy Expo, it was clear the 9-year-old cow wasn’t going to settle...
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Sept. 27 2021
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
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Sept. 17 2021
Every farm must wait until conditions are right for harvesting the next crop, but when you see neighbors and friends roll out their choppers and combines, it is difficult to be patient
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Sept. 16 2021
Farmers rely on nature to provide what we need to do our job
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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. 9 2021
Outside vendors can add a bit of excitement and encourage visitors to experience dairy production on your farm
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Sept. 7 2021
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
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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. 2 2021
Many different minds have come together to make our barn very unique, especially when it comes to cow comfort
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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. 31 2021
Extracurricular activities from fairs to the football field help our kids explore their interests
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Aug. 26 2021
State fairs can be a terrific place to connect people with agriculture, even if just for a moment
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Aug. 20 2021
Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm
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Aug. 19 2021
Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm