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Feb. 3 2023
As the days start to get just a little bit longer, it has me longing for the warmer days to come
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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. 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. 9 2022
As you move into 2023, don’t forget to think about goals and simple changes — both big and small — that could help you and your operation continue to improve
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Sept. 12 2022
The fall back-to-school season means much more than school buildings for youth in agriculture
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Aug. 11 2022
Thunderstorms provide welcome relief for us and the cows when summer heat becomes oppressing
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May 31 2022
Agricultural women are tough, but we can still benefit from the experiences of others
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May 23 2022
Even when you take time off from your own dairy farm to get away, you wind up stepping foot on another one before you make it back home
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May 13 2022
With the heat comes the flies, and our farm uses several methods to keep these pests off our cows
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May 4 2022
Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely
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March 24 2022
Cows like routine just like humans do
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March 3 2022
When people visit the farm, responding to their questions in a way they understand is a very important part of teaching them about what we do
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Feb. 14 2022
Small things can have a big meaning for those we care about
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Jan. 27 2022
Working with cows every day showcases many of their personality traits
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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. 13 2022
Some of the animals we work with show off strong personalities
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Dec. 1 2021
Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture
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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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Sept. 29 2021
The end of a long day of classes and placings in the Junior Holstein Show Tuesday found a pair of Senior Champions in the center of the ring