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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. 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. 15 2021
Sometimes looking at life from a different angle can totally change your perspective
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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. 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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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. 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. 18 2021
By taking on leadership roles, we all have an opportunity to help shape the future of the dairy industry
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Aug. 17 2021
Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West
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Aug. 12 2021
The Hoard’s Dairyman Farm earned national recognition for its Guernsey herd in 2020
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Aug. 9 2021
Dairy employees got the chance to bond with coworkers during the two-weekend Dairy Soccer Cup
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Aug. 5 2021
Our county fair, the Fayette County Fair in Northeast Iowa, was held a few weeks ago. While I haven’t participated as an exhibitor for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to witness
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July 30 2021
With more emphasis being placed on the well-being of livestock all the time, students can gain experience in this type of evaluation through the Animal Welfare Assessment Contest