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Blog
Nov. 29 2019
Has there been too much negative talk about the current state of the dairy industry? Some might think so – especially this week when we’re supposed to express what we’re thankful for
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Nov. 14 2024
When I was about 12, a school friend of mine showed me something revolutionary that his father had been given for his work: one of the first calculators
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Oct. 22 2024
We all want good customer service. Whether we are calling the local Farm Service Agency, buying chemicals from our cooperative’s agronomy center or ordering parts from our nearby machinery dealers
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Oct. 16 2024
Kindness on social media can lead to productive conversations
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Blog
Oct. 9 2024
Donating a gallon of milk could make the difference in your community
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Aug. 15 2024
Developing a successful employee begins with the quality of the onboarding process at your dairy
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July 24 2024
The most basic visual dairy cattle evaluation system is the five-point body condition score (BCS) scale
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June 5 2024
Consumers slowed dairy consumption in response to high levels of inflation, which has risen by 17% over the last three years
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March 18 2024
When a cow has a difficult calving that requires assistance and a tough pull, what steps should be taken for the calf and the cow to get both off on the right foot?
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Jan. 17 2024
We’ve milked three times per day for more than 20 years, and as such my family’s dairy is incredibly reliant on good employees to execute these milkings
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Dec. 29 2023
Dairy’s bone-building legacy continues to strengthen
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May 19 2023
Possibly the biggest thief of resting time for dairy cows is waiting to be milked
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March 23 2023
Cost-cutting should always start with the largest expense areas, and on dairies, that’s feed. Reducing expenses in this area has become more complex, though, as the inputs for growing and purchasing...
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Dec. 1 2022
As we approach the end of the year, farmers may be reviewing their income tax obligations and marketing plans or completing a business or enterprise analysis. A successful farm manager is already keep
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Aug. 24 2022
Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job
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Aug. 10 2022
Perhaps this is common knowledge to all of you reading this, but it is worth repeating: It pays to invest time in low-stress stockmanship
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July 29 2022
The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges
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June 16 2022
The corn planting season for silage is nearly completed, and it is not too early to start planning the corn harvesting season
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May 5 2022
In the past 12 months, the Consumer Price Index has shown an 8.5% price jump in all retail items. For food specifically, that number is higher at 8.8%
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Feb. 24 2022
A flat tire can quickly ruin your day. On the other hand, truck or tractor tires that are well-inflated and strong can carry you through the ruts, rain, snow, and other obstacles