From past to present, Guernseys have been a staple at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, and in 2021 the herd earned some new production awards

I followed my dreams and goals even if it wasn’t the most popular route because it’s what I believed in

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

There is no denying this is one of the busiest seasons during the year. For the average person, it’s a combination of the end of the school year and all the activities surrounding it

As the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern, I plan to further myself as an agricultural communicator by learning from those around me and continuing to explore the dairy industry and the people behind...

Having to view our operations in new ways can lead to valuable innovations

Agricultural women are tough, but we can still benefit from the experiences of others

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

Efforts by checkoff programs to promote June Dairy Month will highlight the farmers behind dairy foods

There is not one person, industry, city, technology, or politician to blame for California’s lack of water

Be ready with these facts to share agriculture’s sustainable story whenever you get the chance to talk to people in the general public

This year’s Cow Judging Contest carried on a tradition in a fun and competitive way

We are very thankful for the working relationships and friendships we have established with our country neighbors

We look for the sweet spot, but extremes in prices and weather swing dairy farms up and down

An original piece of art and a quote by W.D. Hoard commemorate the hardworking dairy cow

The Wisconsin Farm Discovery Center was the site of a graduation celebration for the dairy management program at Lakeshore Technical College

I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished

When in-person youth events were canceled, a new youth dairy competition called the North American Dairy Educational Experience was developed

Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges