South Dakota State University’s mascot is the jackrabbit, and Kirby Krogstad hopped to the front of the 65-person collegiate pack to be named High Individual

The use of tile drainage varies across the Midwest

We live in an age of instant answers. Instead of wondering, we’re searching

After it was all said and done, our farm didn’t experience too much serious damage from Hurricane Irma. We were blessed that there wasn’t too much damage

Students interested in dairy and journalism are encouraged to apply for the 2018 Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

You invest a great deal in making top quality feed. Do all that you can to see that it reaches the dairy cow in the best condition and that she consumes it

The digital presence you create for your farm and yourself is going to last a lot longer than anything else you’ve left behind

Every night I wonder: How much longer?

4666 . . . Markwell No. 1 . . . Ritz. She gets called a lot of things, depends on who is doing the talking. The “she” is Markwell-KR Reality Ritz-ET

We live in a time of great divisions, but somehow these natural disasters have people all over the country doing what they can to help others

As dairy farmers, we must not only know how to solve problems, but we must also know why

The end of summer is often signified in one big event for those of us in the livestock world…state fair. It is a time of fellowship and camaraderie based on the love of exhibiting our best cows

Life lessons, fun memories, and family traditions make the county fair a special place for many of us

I knew this summer was going to be unique, but I didn’t know how much I would learn about myself and the agriculture industry along the way

Knowing my cows means I know more than just their name, I know them.

People who grew up on dairy farms often mention their love for dairy cows, their passion for the dairy community, and their calling to work in dairy

John Behling grew up on a dairy farm in Northwest Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin­-River Falls with an economics degree, and later earned his law degree from the University of...

We started chopping our corn silage July 20 this year and finished chopping August 18. It has definitely been one of the longest silage seasons I have ever encountered. We planted a good bit more corn

We got to observe the wonder of the eclipse from the comfort of our farm.

Calf care is very important on a dairy operation and developing a health protocol for this group of cattle is key for success.