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Jan. 21 2022
The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer
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Jan. 19 2022
When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs
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Jan. 17 2022
Looking back at last year can help us protect agriculture from activists in the future
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Jan. 13 2022
Some of the animals we work with show off strong personalities
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Jan. 12 2022
Milk’s nutrition and naturalness is what consumers need to know
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Dec. 6 2021
There are many ways to incorporate dairy into the holiday season – make it part of your annual traditions
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Dec. 1 2021
Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture
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Nov. 22 2021
Agricultural technologies must be shared with consumers willingly for them to include them in their diet
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Nov. 18 2021
As my time on the Iowa State Dairy Judging Team comes to a close, I am grateful for how much I grew and learned
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Nov. 17 2021
Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys
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Nov. 9 2021
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nev. Let me just say that it was amazing to be at an in-person conference
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Nov. 4 2021
A world without animal agriculture wouldn’t be good for the nutritional viability of many people
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Nov. 3 2021
I live in an old farmhouse. It’s got a creepy dirt basement, splintery old floors, and drafty, well, drafts. Last night, on my way to the bathroom, I stumbled, threw out a hand to catch myself
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Oct. 27 2021
It is fun to envision what automation we may be able to integrate onto our dairy in the future
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Oct. 12 2021
A new perspective can be one of gratitude
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Oct. 8 2021
By researching companies beforehand, effectively letting out your nerves, and showing appreciation to recruiters, the career fair can be much more manageable
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Oct. 6 2021
Though we may run different kinds or sizes of farms, all farmers share the same interest and passion
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Oct. 4 2021
A hard-working, dedicated, and passionate showman, this year’s Merle Howard Award honoree started her showing career by exhibiting grade cattle from a nearby neighbor
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Oct. 2 2021
If you have ever attended World Dairy Expo, you know about the sense of community on the grounds of the Alliant Energy Center
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Oct. 1 2021
Jeff Stookey of Milford, Ind., was presented the 30th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during the 54th World Dairy Expo in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner