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Oct. 7 2022
While cows are front and center at World Dairy Expo, the high-quality feed needed for dairy cattle to remain productive and healthy is also recognized during the show
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Oct. 4 2022
Youth contests, cattle shows, and awards banquets have already brought hundreds of dairy enthusiasts together at this year’s World Dairy Expo
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Sept. 29 2022
We’ve all heard the cliché, “Great minds think alike,” but have you ever stopped and really thought about that phrase?
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Sept. 23 2022
Busy times mean people less familiar with our operations may be signing on to help. It’s our responsibility to ensure they stay safe, too
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Aug. 25 2022
Our farm means much more to me than most would see
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Aug. 11 2022
Thunderstorms provide welcome relief for us and the cows when summer heat becomes oppressing
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Aug. 4 2022
Corn silage harvest means all hands are on deck to make the best feed we can for our cows
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June 21 2022
After years of drought and fire threats, we are now faced with extra moisture while other areas are dry
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June 10 2022
It’s officially here — chopping season, and with that comes bunker-covering season
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June 9 2022
“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield
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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
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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
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April 21 2022
Our busiest time of year is just kicking off
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April 18 2022
Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book
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March 17 2022
There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch
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March 4 2022
Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm
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Jan. 28 2022
The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries
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Dec. 1 2021
Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture
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Oct. 28 2021
It seems everyone in the United States is having supply chain issues right now. Some have faced worse challenges than others
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Sept. 30 2021
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl welcomed 343 entries in its 38th year. Announced at the winner’s luncheon on Wednesday were the top prizes for the best forages in the country