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

There are a lot of things robots can do better and more consistently than humans, but there are still some aspects of the dairy that require a human touch

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

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

Two-year programs that offer agriculture or dairy related curriculum can be found on the Hoard’s Dairyman online youth page

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

You’ve made it through the spring and summer shows with this year’s show string. Whether you are going to more shows in the coming months or not, you’ve got a lot to be proud of

I’ve always been proud of where I came from. Growing up on a farm is a unique experience that not every child gets the opportunity to have

We can be brave. We can tell our side of the story despite the opposition they will inevitably throw at us

How many hours a day are your cows not in their home pen? Taking a closer look into your milking herd’s daily schedule is an important management step

In recent years, the discussion on selling milk from cows marked as A2A2 positive has seemed to skyrocket

Everybody loves a good road trip, and the Hoard’s Dairyman and Hay & Forage Grower editorial staffs are no different

If you told me when I was 9 years old that one day I would willingly get up in front of a crowd of hundreds, I would be shaking my head no

We all scream for ice cream! That popular saying is commonly heard around summertime when ice cream is the go-to item at summer gatherings and the perfect sweet treat on a hot afternoon

That was a familiar phase heard repeatedly on Wednesday as youth requested categories and points from the giant Dairy Jeopardy board

Summer internships allow them to learn and grow in the career field they desire

Hoard’s Dairyman and Hay and Forage Grower staff visited the University of Wisconsin Agricultural Research Station for some professional development.

Calving can be a challenging time for a cow. But the issues go beyond giving birth. Around freshening, the dairy cow is struggling with net energy, protein, and mineral imbalances