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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. 14 2022
The new year doesn’t have to be a time to limit ourselves. We can share what we have instead
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Jan. 12 2022
Milk’s nutrition and naturalness is what consumers need to know
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Jan. 7 2022
So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well
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Jan. 6 2022
Make it your goal this year to spend some time advocating for agriculture
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Jan. 3 2022
Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse
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Dec. 17 2021
As college students try to focus on final exams, they are missing their families and time spent celebrating the holidays
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Dec. 15 2021
Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable
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Dec. 10 2021
With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm
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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. 29 2021
Holiday celebrations serve as a reminder of our purpose
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Nov. 26 2021
When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart
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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. 19 2021
Companies are committing to environmentally friendly practices, but it still starts in the field and on the farm
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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. 16 2021
Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm
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Nov. 8 2021
Hope for the best and plan for the unexpected — if life was just that easy. The Virginia 4-H dairy bowl team was comprised of four very talented young ladies
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Nov. 5 2021
Hosting a virtual tour is right at the tip of your finger. Practicing, relating the content to your audience, and having a well-planned route can make it even better