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The opportunity of our challenges

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June 3 2022

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

Five things to remember this time of year

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June 2 2022

As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds

Breaking up is hard to do

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June 1 2022

Sometimes, selling a farm is the right decision

Building a network of women in agriculture

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May 31 2022

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

The toddler state of mind

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May 27 2022

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

National Dairy Month content focuses on farmers

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May 26 2022

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

Water woes a long time coming

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May 25 2022

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

Vacations and farm tours

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May 23 2022

Even when you take time off from your own dairy farm to get away, you wind up stepping foot on another one before you make it back home

The odds mean nothing

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May 19 2022

Though we might not always be set up to succeed, dairy farmers overcome challenges every day to care for our animals and our business

Sustainability talking points in your back pocket

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May 17 2022

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

Cow Judging winners across the country

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May 16 2022

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

Flies, flies, flies

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May 13 2022

With the heat comes the flies, and our farm uses several methods to keep these pests off our cows

Neighborly gestures

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May 12 2022

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

Riding the rollercoaster

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May 10 2022

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

Remembering the “foster mothers”

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May 9 2022

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

Top Lakeshore Technical College dairy student recognized

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May 6 2022

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

Barn swallows

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May 5 2022

These creatures reflect the changing of the seasons on our farm

Our slow-moving equipment

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May 4 2022

Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely

A eulogy for our farm

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May 3 2022

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

Dairy contest created from unique circumstances

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May 2 2022

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

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