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July 22 2024
I am grateful for my experience serving as the District 4 Dairy Princess
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July 19 2024
National Dairy Council (NDC) leads nutrition research and education on dairy’s role in healthy eating patterns that support health and wellness
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July 15 2024
The transition period spanning from 21 days before calving to 21 days after calving is a critical phase in a dairy cow’s lactation cycle
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July 10 2024
The heat and humidity of this month make for long days of dairy farming
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July 9 2024
My performance and energy are best when I eat well, just like they are for our cows
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July 9 2024
Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment
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July 8 2024
It takes more than just one person to make a glass of milk
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July 5 2024
Even though the summer months are always busy on the dairy, farming families know how to make work and play memorable and fun for all generations
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July 3 2024
Vegan and animal rights activists are pushing for “plant-based” menus in a growing number of schools
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July 1 2024
Being born and raised in Hilmar, California, has led me to where I am today
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July 1 2024
Spoilage is a challenge that all producers face at some point, and the cost of not addressing it can be high
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June 28 2024
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Morning Consult revealed the top ice cream flavors across the nation, unveiling some surprising new top contenders
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June 18 2024
We can connect with health-conscious consumers where they are doing their grocery shopping
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June 17 2024
One of the primary goals when feeding cows is to maximize fiber and starch digestibility for efficient production
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June 12 2024
We take a lot of steps to help our employees feel like they belong at our farm, so they want to come to work every day
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June 11 2024
I learned how to take better care of myself postpartum after recognizing the value of my nutrition
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June 6 2024
Working with your spouse all day every day certainly isn’t for everyone. For a lot of dairy farmers, though, it’s a great way to interact with your spouse throughout the day while still having...
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May 29 2024
As we end Mental Health Awareness Month, here are three considerations to keep in mind when helping yourself or others through this pain
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May 27 2024
While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies
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May 24 2024
As I was walking through one of our freestall barns bringing fetch cows up to get milked, it dawned on me that farmers have some very peculiar, yet somewhat boastworthy talents