The Senate passed the agriculture budget bill with a 43-23 margin. Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam said this budget invests in emergency preparedness, mental health, meat and dairy inspection …
I grew up watching my parents pour their hearts and souls into our dairy farm (and, of course, our family as well). They have worked so hard to turn this farm into something we are all truly proud to …
It’s all because of that stupid cable TV. Until some years ago, our TV signal came to us via a rooftop antenna. We received exactly four channels, one of which was Public TV. …
Number 1399. She is high again on the monthly somatic cell count test. This is the fourth time. She is now what our vet clinic considers a chronic cow. What are you going to do with her? Sell her? …
I don’t remember how it started, but my Zweber cousins have a book club. I am a member of this club as I love reading any and all books. Sometimes, I think they may wish I weren’t a …
Spring in the Midwest is a time of renewal, a time of anticipation to sow new seeds and focus on the upcoming growing season. At NexGen, we are full steam ahead, planting crops in the field and seeds …
Leading up to the National Football League Draft, excitement buzzed across Wisconsin, not just from football fans but also from our agricultural community. For me, the excitement started last …
Our group of American dairy farmers was scheduled to leave the Newark airport in late afternoon April 5. International flights often start in late afternoon, so hopefully passengers can sleep …
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 …