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Feb. 21 2023
Dr. George Heersche taught us that details matter to the health of the whole.
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Feb. 17 2023
Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this
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Feb. 16 2023
For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations
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Feb. 14 2023
Valentine’s Day can look different for farmers, but we still have so much to appreciate
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Feb. 9 2023
Our cows have personalities that make working with them more interesting and only occasionally more difficult
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Feb. 7 2023
Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves
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Feb. 1 2023
Certain parts of the country need more training and technicians to keep up with the number of robotic milking systems that are being installed
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Jan. 30 2023
One element of farm profitability is generating more revenue from the possessions you already own
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Jan. 24 2023
The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries
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Jan. 19 2023
Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers
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Jan. 17 2023
Two of our dairy’s key advisers retired recently. Now, we are looking forward to developing new relationships with their successors
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Jan. 13 2023
Butter sculptures at consumer events highlight dairy in a special way
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Jan. 11 2023
Advocating with your story can be scary, but the truth lies in the middle, not the extremes
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Jan. 10 2023
This new year is the time to make the most of what we have and give our best shot
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Jan. 5 2023
The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges
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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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Dec. 16 2022
A local chocolate milk and other promotions helped spread the dairy message at the New York City Marathon
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Dec. 13 2022
Dairy life provides a lot of unique stories we recall years later
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Dec. 5 2022
I have a completely renewed appreciation for dairy products and their benefits as a college student