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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?”
The dairy industry has built many pathways for producers, breeders, exhibitors, professionals and enthusiasts of all ages to come together around their common interest in dairy cattle.
Truckers bring cattle to Madison from all corners of North America
Joanna Shipp shares the details of her 2024 journey from Virginia to Wisconsin as a full-time dairy farmer and mom. Along with her best advice for first-time travelers.
A collaboration between Holstein Association USA and Western Kentucky University, the WKU SmartHolstein Lab tests up to 30 new pieces of equipment at a time on the university’s 50-cow dairy.
At a quick glance, a walk in the show boots of David Dyment would take you through thousands of laps on the colored shavings, and into the World Dairy Expo supreme champion spotlight five times.