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July 3 2025
I’ll admit, I don’t like the heat. I side with the cows in that 50°F is far more ideal than the 100°F heat index numbers we’re experiencing in the Midwest this holiday weekend
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June 4 2025
They say you can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. I take pride in saying that fits me perfectly
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May 23 2025
When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance
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April 11 2025
During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat
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March 7 2025
Life after graduation can be confusing. Remember, you don’t always have to have it all figured out
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Feb. 6 2025
Six more weeks of winter is not a welcome prediction for this dairy farmer
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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