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Jan. 9 2019
“I stick to plant-based products because it’s safer.” “Almond milk is way healthier for you.” “I choose soy because it doesn’t have antibiotics in it.”
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Jan. 8 2019
I know New Year's Day is just another day, but there’s just something about that new number that makes it feel different. It makes it feel like a fresh start, and we could use that for 2019
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Jan. 7 2019
I admit it. I am a dairy bowl junkie. I love watching the competition. It could be youth or adults pressing the buzzers; it does not matter
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Jan. 3 2019
I'm kind of rediscovering who I am and what my hopes are
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Dec. 17 2018
We are familiar with the concept of more milk equals more income. However, if additional milk comes with higher expenses, it may not be profitable
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Dec. 12 2018
It was picture perfect. My wife was preparing an amazing meal in the kitchen, the kids were playing in the family room, and I was soaking it all in while holding my baby girl as she cooed and looked at...
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Dec. 10 2018
I was watching Miracle, the movie about the 1980 Olympic hockey team, and I thought a few of the coaching strategies used by Herb Brooks might be helpful when working with youth in their competitions
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Dec. 3 2018
During last weekend’s holiday, I spent time with my out-of-state cousins. Because of our chatting, I did not make my regular Sunday mass time
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Nov. 30 2018
Annie smiled, and even laughed a bit when she said “You’re talking to her” to the hoof trimmer who stopped by her dairy looking for business while I was visiting this past week. He was...
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Nov. 27 2018
Thanksgiving is always one of my favorites holidays. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy delicious food, and really take the time to be thankful for all that we have
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Nov. 26 2018
Do you want to reach younger audiences and show them how amazing life is on the farm surrounded by dairy cows? I get jealous just saying that
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Nov. 19 2018
“What’s it worth to me?” That is a common question asked when making any high-value purchase
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Nov. 16 2018
I just got home from Kansas City, Mo., where I attended the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference
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Nov. 2 2018
Last year, not even one of our employees called in sick because of the flu
hire the person
Oct. 31 2018
I had a unique experience the other day. It is interesting how it all started but even more so how it ended
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Oct. 26 2018
When I was in middle school, the barn on my family’s dairy farm burnt down
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Oct. 17 2018
It’s not that I don’t have enough to do already. Yet for some reason, when I get asked to talk to a group of preschoolers about dairy, I always say yes!
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Oct. 6 2018
The World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest continues to be well attended. While it is one of the few events that is held at night, and often runs as late as midnight, it is still a popular contest
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Oct. 4 2018
The Central National FFA Judging Contest drew the largest field of participants of all judging events at World Dairy Expo
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Oct. 3 2018
Hoard’s Dairyman and World Dairy Expo threw a great Trade Show Exhibitor Party on Tuesday night to kick-off the show