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This article was featured in our 2019 Spring issue written by Norm Nabholz. One week, one breed, upwards of nearly 600 head, one splendid promotion. Welcome to the glory years […]

Until the 1970s, agriculture was the overwhelming basis of the economy outside Querétaro, Mexico. Today even though Querétaro’s economic growth is above the national average, agriculture only employs .01% of

Gstaad is a popular ski destination for the rich and famous in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps. Since 2009, it has also been home to Gobeli Holstein’s

Featured in our Spring 2019 issue, Kruse’s GK Swiss will be offering their entire herd in their Kruse’s GK Spring Opportunity Sale on May 18th. Read about the exciting herd

Recent regulations may change how some U.S. producers weigh down their silage covers. Yet, the benefits to properly covering silage bunkers or piles continue to provide returns. “The additional time

CDCB is launching genetic evaluations for another new trait in April – Early First Calving (EFC). You might ask Why, when there are already genetic evaluations for 45 traits. The

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we look back at three extraordinary women who are making an impact in the industry. This story was published in our 2018 Fall Special

As I mindlessly scroll through my social media accounts, I begin to realize that  my news feed is filled with negative news posts and pictures. Gone are the days where

  The Chicago International Livestock show was first held in 1900 and ran through 1975. Although for many years it was a beef, horse, swine and sheep show, Chicago did

The trends in breeding cattle continue to change as does the dairy industry.  The industry has made significant advances over the past several decades by way of embryo transfer, focusing

Milking time labor is a large cost on any dairy farm. As today’s farms get larger and move toward parlor type operations, most discussions center around how to maximize parlor