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

Hoard's Dairyman talked with Darren Van Buuren of Agri-Plastics Group Companies at World Dairy Expo about their business and the solutions they offer for dairy farmers. Watch the video above for more information...

With Day 1 of World Dairy Expo in the books, trade show exhibitors had the chance to sit back and relax for a few minutes at the Exhibitor Party hosted by Hoard’s Dairyman and World Dairy Expo

The end of a long day of classes and placings in the Junior Holstein Show Tuesday found a pair of Senior Champions in the center of the ring

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...

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

Just about anything is available on our phones these days — even the global dairy industry’s meeting place

The dairy animals that grace the colored shavings are clipped by some of the best cattle fitters in the world

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

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

A dairy farmer’s daughter is the glue that holds together the family operation

Days on the farm with people we know best can lead to some interesting conversations

If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

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

Farmers rely on nature to provide what we need to do our job

Sometimes looking at life from a different angle can totally change your perspective

Sharing when we’re struggling with life can be difficult, but not sharing can be worse

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

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

Our Hoard’s Dairyman monthly webinar series earned top awards and positive feedback in a recent communications contest