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Sept. 30 2022
When it comes to milk quality, there are details I can see now that I couldn’t before we had our voluntary milking system
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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. 28 2022
Hoard's at Expo is sponsored by Trioliet
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Sept. 28 2022
Running our farm for a month using a generator is a good reminder that it never hurts to have emergency plans in place
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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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Sept. 16 2022
Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system
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Sept. 15 2022
No matter the season of the year or the season of life you’re in, farmhouses offer the ultimate warm embrace
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Sept. 6 2022
Being in sales can have a bad reputation, but I appreciate it as a chance to solve problems and provide value for customers
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Sept. 2 2022
Farm help is on the decline in our area and across the country, and it is a driving force for why some farms are choosing robotics
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Sept. 1 2022
This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning
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Aug. 30 2022
Caring for our cows is the top responsibility of dairy farmers, and that leads to a few special animals.dairy, Animal Care
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Aug. 29 2022
My summer as the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern has given me some priceless learning moments and memories
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Aug. 23 2022
Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk
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Aug. 18 2022
When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done
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Aug. 9 2022
My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons
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Aug. 5 2022
My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience
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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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Aug. 2 2022
Farming requires long, often hectic, days, but it’s worth it when you’re doing something you love
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July 25 2022
Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is
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July 22 2022
Although unloading small square bales of hay is a hot, tiresome, and dreaded task by us all, it also brings back cherished memories from life as a farm kid and heartwarming thoughts of generations that...