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Oct. 19 2023
There are a multitude of feed additives in the market for use in ruminant rations, but with the unique challenges faced by individual farms, a standard line product may not always be the best fit
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Sept. 22 2023
Internships give students a chance to try their hand at a certain job, possibly solidifying what they want to do — or don’t want to do — after graduation
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Aug. 28 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a consumer buzzword that most of us have heard since the release of ChatGPT4. Now, Google, Facebook, and others are trying to catch up with OpenAI and believe it will...
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Aug. 24 2023
I recently had one of those moments of frustration that turned to humility. As farmers, running 24/7/365 is the life. We have a very high stress job because so many different entities depend on us each...
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Aug. 14 2023
While I was searching for information sources to use for a different writing assignment, I came across a Penn State Extension article that discussed managing weeds
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June 21 2023
Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain
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June 15 2023
As dairy farmers, our life is lead wide open each and every day
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May 24 2023
Stress is part of life, and in some ways, it can motivate us to do better and be better
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May 12 2023
I know they are a weed, but I still think dandelions are pretty
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April 10 2023
A certain amount of stress can be motivating; it can drive us to take action. Unfortunately, too much stress leads to changes that impact our mind, our body, and our relationships with the people around...
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March 15 2023
The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...
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Jan. 9 2023
A website can be a valuable online platform for your business. Here are some thoughts to get you started
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Jan. 4 2023
A new year has begun, and the days are getting longer again. With mild temperatures in the Midwest this week, it almost feels like the start of spring
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Nov. 28 2022
Keeping crop residue stubble on your fields can provide a multitude of soil health benefits
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Oct. 18 2022
Getting out of our bubble gives us valuable perspective
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Sept. 8 2022
Summer’s heat and humidity bring challenges of heat stress, bacteria, and flies to our animals
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Aug. 19 2022
The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally
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July 1 2022
Your dairy experience can bring value to careers both inside and outside of agriculture
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June 14 2022
Corn Silage: From Seed to Feed is the latest offering from the Hoard’s Dairyman bookstore
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June 7 2022
There is no denying this is one of the busiest seasons during the year. For the average person, it’s a combination of the end of the school year and all the activities surrounding it