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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. 6 2021
Though we may run different kinds or sizes of farms, all farmers share the same interest and passion
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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
For someone looking for an internship, part-time job, or full-time opportunity, in-person connections are the best way to show off skills and highlight work experiences to potential employers
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Oct. 1 2021
Ken Main and Kenny Joe Manion of Copake, N.Y., are no strangers to purple banners and blue medallions
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Sept. 30 2021
Topline seamlessly straight? Check. Tail fluffed to perfection? Check. Cow correctly set up at the slightest gesture of the judge? Check
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Sept. 30 2021
For 7-year-old Maple Fudge Of 12 Oak and her leadswoman, Ashley Brandel, an invite to the Supreme Champion selection is nothing new, but it is just as rewarding
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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. 24 2021
A dairy farmer’s daughter is the glue that holds together the family operation
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Sept. 23 2021
Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future
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Sept. 21 2021
Production livestock, including dairy, remains a topic of discussion at animal rights conferences
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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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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. 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. 24 2021
This year’s Dane County Breakfast on the Farm treated visitors to a modern view of dairy farming
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Aug. 23 2021
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
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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. 16 2021
After spending a summer with Hoard’s Dairyman, I am more confident in my writing skills and dairy knowledge
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Aug. 11 2021
Social media can be an intimidating place, but sharing your story is important and can be fun
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Aug. 9 2021
Dairy employees got the chance to bond with coworkers during the two-weekend Dairy Soccer Cup