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March 11 2025
Social media provides us with the opportunity to share our dairy story with people who may be removed from agriculture
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March 10 2025
Adding sorghum to your crop rotation is an economic and sustainable addition to your farm
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Jan. 30 2025
Staying on top of the many tactics of animal rights activist groups allows us to better position ourselves to help educate the public on animal agriculture
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Jan. 7 2025
As time rolls on, I want to be intentional about how I spend mine this year
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April 17 2015
Free event will discuss strategies to improve fertility and profitability of dairy herds
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June 21 2012
May milk production refused to buck the trend set by the preceding months. When compared to May 2011, 2012's production was up 2.1 percent in the 23 major states. The milk production estimates are provided...
April 9 2012
Top 50 genomic Holstein bulls are all over 792 Net Merit. by Hoard's Dairyman staff Genomics is accelerating the pace of genetic change. In the Holstein breed, it took a Net Merit (NM$) score of 792 to...
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June 27 2025
In third grade, my teacher gave out superlatives at the end of the year. I received the “most organized.”
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June 23 2025
In today's dynamic dairy landscape, exploring new revenue streams beyond traditional milk sales is an important financial strategy, especially as sustainability initiatives offer new income opportunities
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June 18 2025
Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...
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June 17 2025
Think about it for a moment: you, your family, your friends – chances are, someone you know has enjoyed a dairy product within the last 24 hours
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June 13 2025
My favorite sweet treat has always been ice cream, especially on a hot summer day
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June 9 2025
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better
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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 29 2025
Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?
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May 28 2025
About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...
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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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March 24 2025
It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true
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Feb. 18 2025
We recently brought back the Midwest ADSA meeting
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Feb. 5 2025
Explaining what we’re thinking can make a world of difference in how we work with others