California milk production has slipped, but other states are seeing expansion. “Those states that run from I-29 through the Texas Panhandle, we’re continuing to see some ongoing growth …
A lot of eyes are on dairy product demand right now as the spring flush begins. Exports are strong due to low U.S. prices, particularly on cheese and butter, but they are suspect due to the Trump …
For many youth and adults alike, spring and summer mean an occasional break from the daily routine to head to cattle shows and exhibit their best animals. It takes a well-grown, well-balanced heifer …
Midwest Dairy’s state and corporate board members gathered for the 2025 annual meeting in early April. This two-day event, held in Bloomington, Minnesota, focused on exploring the positive …
So, there you are, motoring along a quiet country road that you have driven on about a million times. Your mind is drifting, and you’re taking your half of the road out of the middle. You crest …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program for the 2024 crop year. Administered …
I slipped down home to Illinois before the Easter/spring planting rush to host a dual bridal shower for my two nieces. As I was counting up the number of trips I’ll be making this year for …
For being a dairy farm family, we sure do talk about chickens and eggs a lot. Last summer, Monika and Daphne started an egg business partnership. Daphne tends the hens and collects the eggs. …
On the Thursday before Easter, I was in Rome. Our group was organized by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin. Our group consisted of dairy farmer couples from the states of Colorado, …
President Donald Trump announced a new 10% across-the-board tariff on all countries. Individualized higher reciprocal duties are being imposed on countries in which the U.S. has the largest trade …
This past month brought hope of springtime in the air and many exciting events, from school visits to celebrating National Agriculture Day. Between events, I was excited to find multiple days to head …
The sound of weeping and gnashing of teeth can be heard throughout the land at this time of year, and not just because it’s National Poetry Month, mandating by federal law that we have to …
Residues. What do you think about when you hear this word? Residue prevention, antibiotics, farms, veterinarians, meat, milk, food — all are applicable. All domestic and imported food products …
I hadn’t bought a tube of ChapStick in so long that I couldn’t remember what decade I last used the product. That was before last week, when I made an emergency stop at Kwik Trip and had …
It’s that time of year again. Time for suspense and the thrill of fierce competition. Time for teams to join together in the ultimate competition of knowledge, skill and teamwork. We look …
The so-called “Liberation Day” came and went this week, a name given by President Trump to the implementation of reciprocal tariffs that apply to all trading nations, adding to recent …
The Trump tariff tit-for-tat morphed, and dairy became front and center. President Trump said late last week, “Canada has been ripping us off for years on lumber and on dairy products,” …
It appeared everything was falling in place as I checked off my to-do list at a blistering pace. The relief milkers were ready to handle all the cattle chores. Check. Our neighbor boy was eager to …
Parasites and insects can negatively impact dairy cattle performance and profitability. Now is the time to develop your strategy to limit their impact on your farm. First, let’s briefly …
Drive west, and the corn and soybean fields gradually give way to wheat and milo, which gives way to rangeland and cattle, which gives way to sagebrush and the occasional bug-eyed antelope. Keep …