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Sept. 30 2024
The International Junior Holstein show kicked off World Dairy Expo’s dairy cattle shows on Sunday, with Mandi Bue of Freedom, Wis., serving as the judge with associate John Erbsen of Lanark, Ill
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Sept. 11 2024
As the summer heat continues, dairy farmers work to reduce heat stress on their cattle
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Sept. 5 2024
Having a canine companion around the farm is part of many farms’ daily routines, including ours
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Aug. 26 2024
As the summer months approach, you may begin to notice the impact of rising temperatures on your animals. Heat stress can result in various health issues, such as decreased breeding efficiency, lower
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July 25 2024
We gave this premature calf everything we could to help her succeed
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May 16 2024
Farm dogs provide a sense of companionship and emotional support to farmers across the world
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Dec. 1 2023
My love of farming and strong work ethic trace back to summers spent making hay on my uncle’s farm
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Aug. 7 2023
Last week, Wisconsin experienced some pretty high temperatures that seem to be sticking around. I heard the phrase, “You should be used to the heat since you’re from the south,” multiple...
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Aug. 4 2023
One of the annual summer staples around here — best served up lathered in butter and a good sprinkling of salt, in my opinion — is homegrown sweet corn
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Sept. 13 2021
Make your social media posts pop using videos by following these 10 tips for creating videos with your phone
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June 3 2021
Uncooled dry cows have lower milk production throughout their lactation, found a University of Florida study, but that’s not all
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May 28 2021
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all know the question. The question can be greeted with inaudible rumblings, flustered body language, or a decisive answer
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April 6 2021
My parents sold their milking cows a few weeks ago. It was actually just a few days before my family was headed to visit them for spring break
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Jan. 25 2021
The first time I did chores was like no other experience.The feeling of warmth in the barn. The feeling of safety
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Aug. 19 2020
Hello summer! It’s nice to know you’re still around . . . now please leave!
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June 29 2020
This week is forecasted to be hot in nearly every dairy producing part of the country. Month-long predictions have much of the same with above average temperatures expected for all of July
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Dec. 17 2019
Just a few months ago, a lifelong dairyman of 50 years suddenly passed away. In reflecting upon the humble farmer who put others and his cattle before himself, the officiant shared his unique perspective...
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Oct. 18 2019
World Dairy Expo is not only home to one of the most historic dairy shows across the globe, but it also hosts crucial forage seminars throughout the week for producers and attendees to gain inventive knowledge
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Oct. 10 2019
Living in the mid-section of the country comes with the ease of traveling to World Dairy Expo. For nearly two decades, I have made my way to Madison, Wis., during the first week of October...
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Sept. 9 2019
At the Charleville Show in Killarney, which is in the Republic of Ireland, teams judged as a team – not as individuals. Each team was given four placings cards (one for each class)...