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

It’s June Dairy Month and it seems that those of us involved in the dairy industry are promoting milk and dairy products this season

When ordering a coffee in the morning, I am observing more and more people swapping cow’s milk for almond milk

A unique aspect of the education system at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo is the “Learn by Doing” approach to educational skills in class

As the old pop song goes, “You’ve got to know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away and know when to run.”

When I went to the dentist a few weeks ago she was telling me about getting ready for a small family party for her son’s First Holy Communion

Fourteen grams of protein and satisfies my sweet tooth? Count me in! Yogurt is one of my favorite foods and preferred dairy product because of its great taste and high nutritional value

Two recent experiences with rules and regulations made me realize how much government guidelines need to adapt to changing farming practices

Having a good group of employees is one of the best blessings we have received here at Hillcrest Farms. Yes, we occasionally have the hard to fill position