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Feb. 10 2010
After a rain-soaked opening day at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif., the clouds are starting to break and sunshine is in the forecast for the remaining two days of the 80-acre show. At 11 a.m., the...
Jan. 25 2010
This past year has been challenging for dairy farmers across the nation. During the course of the past year, dairy producers have seen the average value of their milking herd drop by $700 per head across...
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June 27 2025
In August of 2024, I decided it was time to share my passion for the dairy industry with the kids and parents in my community
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June 27 2025
In third grade, my teacher gave out superlatives at the end of the year. I received the “most organized.”
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June 23 2025
In today's dynamic dairy landscape, exploring new revenue streams beyond traditional milk sales is an important financial strategy, especially as sustainability initiatives offer new income opportunities
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June 18 2025
Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...
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June 17 2025
Think about it for a moment: you, your family, your friends – chances are, someone you know has enjoyed a dairy product within the last 24 hours
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June 11 2025
What’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainably produced? U.S. dairy. The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years, but these concepts...
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June 9 2025
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better
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June 4 2025
They say you can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. I take pride in saying that fits me perfectly
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May 23 2025
Dairy farmers have a lot to worry about in a day’s time — from crops and the weather to livestock and our families
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May 22 2025
It is often a hot and thankless job to be the head bug eliminator on a dairy farm
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May 15 2025
In 2007, my grandfather gave me my very first heifer calf. The calf and I were best friends
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May 5 2025
With a little elbow grease, things can be made new again
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April 22 2025
Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop
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April 15 2025
Consistently keeping a close eye on the herd allows us to detect issues right away
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March 28 2025
When raising kids on the farm, some tasks are too dangerous or difficult to accomplish with kiddos in tow. Having their grandparents to tag along or play with is a blessing for many farm families
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March 21 2025
Now more than ever, the public is interested in where their food comes from. It is up to us farmers to show them what exactly happens
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March 18 2025
The Midwest Dairy Challenge provided students with an opportunity to learn and make new connections
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March 14 2025
At first, dairy producer James Vander Waal was hesitant. He’d learned of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring and was intrigued by the possibilities but wasn’t sure he’d see enough return...