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Nov. 22 2022
Supplying delicious food to our communities is another reason to be thankful this season
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Nov. 21 2022
It’s not about the way farmers look; it’s the work they do that matters
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Nov. 14 2022
Americans are snacking more, and cheese and yogurt can be two satiating, nutritious options
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Nov. 10 2022
Our wedding day was filled with little moments and details that honored our dairy farming roots
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Oct. 6 2022
John Erbsen of Lanark, Illinois, was presented the 80th Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 55th World Dairy Expo
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Oct. 4 2022
Youth contests, cattle shows, and awards banquets have already brought hundreds of dairy enthusiasts together at this year’s World Dairy Expo
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Oct. 4 2022
The buzz of clippers filled the Sale Pavilion on the World Dairy Expo grounds on Sunday, October 2, as 78 dairy enthusiasts ages 13 to 21 competed in the Youth Fitting Contest
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Sept. 30 2022
For many young dairy cattle enthusiasts, the opportunity to participate in a national judging contest at World Dairy Expo is a top goal of their judging career
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Sept. 23 2022
Busy times mean people less familiar with our operations may be signing on to help. It’s our responsibility to ensure they stay safe, too
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Sept. 16 2022
Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system
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Sept. 9 2022
The sights and smells of the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm help keep us connected to production agriculture
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Sept. 8 2022
Summer’s heat and humidity bring challenges of heat stress, bacteria, and flies to our animals
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Aug. 25 2022
Our farm means much more to me than most would see
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Aug. 18 2022
When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done
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Aug. 4 2022
Corn silage harvest means all hands are on deck to make the best feed we can for our cows
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July 11 2022
If you like old tractors and agricultural history, you’ll enjoy hearing how I ended up with a little red show tractor
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June 27 2022
Hear it from a college senior – take every opportunity you can get to grow and learn to build a better future for yourself
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June 20 2022
Telling the dairy story is a challenge that agriculturalists are faced with, but reaching consumers with this story can be as simple as serving a hot meal
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June 2 2022
As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds
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May 27 2022
It’s pouring rain in Iowa today, which means we get to take a breath and slow down a bit — or at least catch up on a few things