The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed both chambers of Congress. This legislation updates the requirements for milk in the National School Lunch Program. Since 2012, federal nutrition rules …
One of the audiobooks I’ve listened to while doing chores over the holidays is “Typee” by Herman Melville. If that author’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he also wrote the book most of …
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed spending time with family and getting a glimpse of warmer weather. Christmastime serves as a holiday where joy and gratitude are apparent …
There is a group of people who are disdained for the way they smell — not so much for the methods they use to smell, but more for the aromas they exude. This downtrodden demographic is …
With New World screwworm and highly pathogenic avian influenza showing up in the news, it is hard not to think about biosecurity on dairy farms. Throw in African Swine Fever in Spain and Foot and …
Strung out across the cold tile of our basement floor was a farm of small figurine cows and wooden barns. After long mornings spent helping Dad with chores, we would come in for lunch — only I …
Back in my office-job days, we would routinely get emails during the winter months from our human resources department, reminding us all to “Walk like penguins.” This, of course, was to keep us …
The warm weather we experienced in the days around Christmas has a name – if you are acquainted with tobacco in Wisconsin. When the warm air hits the colder, snow-covered land, it creates fog. …
Farm milk prices continue to fall. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the final class prices of 2025 this week. The December Federal Order Class III price is $15.86 per hundredweight, down …
For decades, Midwest dairy producers, as well as genetics and nutrition consultants, have focused on maximizing milk component yields. These efforts have been driven predominantly by the value that …
A blanket of snow wraps our farmyard in a new season. Sitting at my desk, the bright sunshine gives me a false sense of warmth outside my window. The subzero temperatures have brought a season of …
‘Tis the season for family, festivities and… food. I imagine every family has its own cherished traditions and treats for celebrating Christmas. For many years, a big part of Christmas for me was …
“Grandpa, what was your life like in the winter back when you were a farm kid?” We didn’t have a furnace in our house – just a wood stove in the middle of the living room. Our job was to …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture left its 2025 milk production estimate unchanged in this week’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report and lowered its 2026 estimate, based on a …
Profit margins are being squeezed as dairy farmers go into a new year. “It’s a tough market when you’re dealing with $15 or $16 milk,” said Dan Glessing , president, Minnesota Farm Bureau …
Over 70 members of Congress have sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer , stating that the 2026 review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a priority for the dairy …
As we close out the year, I find myself reflecting with gratitude on all we have accomplished together. This season is a time to celebrate the dedication of our dairy farmers, the meaningful work we …
Santa Claus is probably the world’s savviest businessman. His enthusiastic workforce toils 364 days of the year in a tax-free zone called the North Pole. He keeps his costs low by using an …
In the 24 major dairy states, October milk production was up 3.9% from a year ago. In Minnesota, milk production increased by 3%. Milk cow numbers rose 10,000 head. South Dakota’s milk output …
In the 24 major dairy states, October milk production was up 3.9% from a year ago. In Wisconsin, milk production increased by 2.8%. Wisconsin milk cow numbers rose 14,000 head. …