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blog_4-24-19
April 24 2019
I know, possibly more than most farmers, how annoying dealing with the general public can be
blog_4-16-19
April 16 2019
It doesn't really feel like spring has truly arrived yet. Here in the Northwest, we just enjoyed one of the wettest weeks of weather in a long time while the Midwest and East dealt with yet another dose...
April webinar
April 15 2019
We have been taught there are steps to follow when milking a cow. Books have been written about protocols in the parlor . . . but do they always get followed?
William-Hurtgen-extra-bkg
April 12 2019
“He’s named after Grandpa! The highest bull in the world. How cool is that,” I thought
HDN_PH-190401
April 1 2019
Attracting quality candidates for a job is a top complaint among those looking to hire employees
fitbit tech
March 26 2019
Each year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance releases reports from several major animal rights conferences to help keep our members and the broader industry informed
19-Mar-wbr-slide
March 18 2019
Brian Schilling of Schilling Farms LLC, in Darlington, Wis., along with the herd’s veterinarian, BJ Jones, D.V.M., presented “This award-winning herd talks about reproductive strategies”...
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March 4 2019
The mantra of “Pay it Forward” has been around since 1916 but gained popularity when a movie with that title was produced in 2008
CA-Conv-Jr-ag-story-5258
Feb. 25 2019
This time of year brings youth indoors for competitions. In a few months, they will be outdoors working with their animals on a more regular basis
19-Feb-webinar-ss
Feb. 18 2019
When it is hot outside, the future of your herd is impacted — and that is not just while the temperature is elevated
what-info-on-farm-website
Feb. 11 2019
Last year I wrote an article on six reasons why you should have a farm website. The main reason is because your farm is a business, and every business can be found on search engines (such as Google) when...
blog_2-4-19
Feb. 4 2019
While the New England Patriots scored more points than the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, it might be a stretch to call them a winner
talk-to-me
Jan. 30 2019
Six years ago, I agonized over the decision to start a farm Facebook page. I was already doing some advocating on my personal profile and thought, maybe that’s enough
Value-milks
Jan. 28 2019
We are well aware of the concept of supply and demand. We are all too familiar with milk’s response
blog_1-24-19
Jan. 24 2019
From time to time, we all like to go on a vacation. Dad likes to hike, kayak, and bike, while Uncle Andy enjoys golfing and spending time at the lake
blog_coweye
Jan. 23 2019
As an industry, we have gotten fantastic at preaching to the choir, so to speak. We love to share dairy content online and through social media; however, a lot of the time, we as producers enjoy it as...
Facebook_011419_Webinar
Jan. 21 2019
They say that past performance is the best indicator of future results
top-dairy-farmers-online
Jan. 14 2019
Most dairy farmers we meet around the country aren't using social media to connect with consumers
cows in freestall
Jan. 9 2019
“I stick to plant-based products because it’s safer.” “Almond milk is way healthier for you.” “I choose soy because it doesn’t have antibiotics in it.”
HDN-190107-PH-Polk-Jr-Quiz-Bowl-06
Jan. 7 2019
I admit it. I am a dairy bowl junkie. I love watching the competition. It could be youth or adults pressing the buzzers; it does not matter