There will be seven different covers for the October 25, 2017, issue of Hoard’s Dairyman

It is determination that is woven into the fabric of some of the best dairymen and women I know. It is this characteristic that gets us all through the toughest times and sets the best apart from the rest

Standing on the blue shavings at World Dairy Expo last week competing in my last dairy judging competition is a memory I will never forget

Hoard's Dairyman Art Director Ryan Ebert captures the sights and sounds of World Dairy Expo on Saturday, October 7, 2017

World Dairy Expo selected its Supreme Champion from the seven breed champions

Hoard's Dairyman Art Director Ryan Ebert captures the sights and sounds of World Dairy Expo on Friday, October 6, 2017

The International Brown Swiss Show was held on Wednesday and Thursday of World Dairy Expo

Hoard's Dairyman talked with Renee Smith of My Dairy Dashboard at World Dairy Expo about this new tool that assists dairy producers by pooling all their data into one platform

Hoard's Dairyman Art Director Ryan Ebert captures the sights and sounds of World Dairy Expo on Thursday, October 5, 2017

World Dairy Expo has been part of the dairy culture for over 50 years

With many attendees spending all day at World Dairy Expo, the grounds are filled with food stands to keep people full and happy during the week

Hoard's Dairyman Art Director Ryan Ebert captures the sights and sounds of World Dairy Expo on Wednesday, October4, 2017

The annual Trade Show Exhibitor Party hosted by World Dairy Expo was a place to relax and socialize

A pair of Senior Champions went on to be named the overall champions of the show

They say practice makes perfect. While it may not always be perfect, it is the best way to improve your skills

Hoard's Dairyman Art Director Todd Garrett captures the sights and sounds of World Dairy Expo on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

They come from all across the country, but they find common ground in dairy

Judging team members and their coaches arrived at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm on Sunday to judge three classes of cows: two Guernsey classes (milking yearlings and 3-year-olds) and a Jersey 2-yr olds

The anticipation, joy, excitement, and laughs we have shared over the years on these walks to the World Dairy Expo showring are worth more than the ribbons to me

Wisconsin 4-H, Michigan State Ag Tech, Ohio State University, and Pennsylvania FFA each won their respective divisions at the All-American Dairy Judging Contest in Harrisburg, Penn