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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
Tuesday- college results team
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. 28 2021
Just about anything is available on our phones these days — even the global dairy industry’s meeting place
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Sept. 27 2021
The dairy animals that grace the colored shavings are clipped by some of the best cattle fitters in the world
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Sept. 27 2021
This morning and afternoon 13 collegiate dairy judging teams and more than 50 students are evaluating cattle and preparing their reasons in hopes of being named a national champion
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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. 24 2021
A dairy farmer’s daughter is the glue that holds together the family operation
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Sept. 22 2021
Days on the farm with people we know best can lead to some interesting conversations
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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. 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. 8 2021
Sharing when we’re struggling with life can be difficult, but not sharing can be worse
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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. 30 2021
The Hoard’s Dairyman Farm earned national recognition for its Guernsey herd in 2020
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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. 25 2021
Sharing our emotions and moving forward anyway could be the new definition of toughness
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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