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A new World Dairy Expo award is putting genomic data alongside traditional showring traits, highlighting how the two approaches can work together to breed more complete, trouble-free cows.
For 25 years, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have brought innovative dairies from around the world to Madison, giving farmers a look at new ideas without leaving the grounds.
From a small booth of trinkets to an Expo tradition, the Purple Cow Gift Shop has spent decades helping dairy people take a piece of World Dairy Expo home with them.
From milking systems to AI, the World Dairy Expo Trade Show puts the future of dairy under one roof.
Woldt Farms and GenoSource show how commercial dairies can use showring genetics and World Dairy Expo to build better, more profitable cows.
Six months after a tragic H2S accident claimed six lives, High Plains Robotics honors its fallen team while navigating the profound grief and legal aftermath of OSHA’s investigation findings
From styling hair to managing a herd of 650 cows, Justine Holland has traded her salon chair for the barn and found a career she loves.
A seventh-generation dairy farmer is turning everyday moments with curious schoolkids into powerful advocacy to bring whole milk back to classrooms.
In fall 2024, Hurricane Helene stormed through northern Florida, with Full Circle Dairy caught in its trail of destruction.
After eight years and working long days rebuilding equipment and navigating other setbacks, Colorado Cow bottled its first gallon of milk from their new-to-them facility.
Dairy Data Partners exemplifies the power of bridging the gap between technology and traditional farming, offering dairy producers the tools needed to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world.
It looked like good news in USDA’s September forecast: near-record net farm income for 2025. But Danny Munch, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economist says that’s not necessarily the case.
Woldt Farms has built a reputation for their high-quality forage. The family was recognized this year at the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, where it earned Grand Champion honors for mixed haylage.
In the rural heart of America’s dairyland, a family-owned farm is weaving dreams into reality, proving that hard work, dedication, and a small herd of a hundred cows can support both family and community.
“We have different dairy farms, we have different preferences and we have these great new technologies and tools that let us filter for the traits we want,” says producer Kristen Metcalf. “Why not leave them as long as the data is there?”