World Dairy Expo has been part of the dairy culture for over 50 years

With many attendees spending all day at World Dairy Expo, the grounds are filled with food stands to keep people full and happy during the week

The annual Trade Show Exhibitor Party hosted by World Dairy Expo was a place to relax and socialize

They come from all across the country, but they find common ground in dairy

‘Tis the season for sleepless nights, stress, and quality corn silage

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

Today we all pray for our families and friends and hope that things will be better soon. But tomorrow, tomorrow we will rally

From 4-H motto to life philosophy, these words have become more than just words for me

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

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

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

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.

It’s not hard to persuade someone when you are face-to-face with them. They can see your smile, eyes, and body language, which gives them clues on whether or not they should trust you

Roughly twice a year our cows get scored based on how they look and last week was our turn

In four of the past five years, Hoard’s Dairyman has captured the top webinar award from the American Agricultural Editor’s Association (AAEA)

Our office gets calls and emails throughout the year from people asking about showmanship rules and looking for resource material