Associated Milk Producers Incorporated is selling its New Ulm, Minnesota, butter plant to Grassland Dairy of Greenwood, Wisconsin. The sale is expected to close at the end of the year. An AMPI …
When protecting the farm, it’s important to remember that it’s not just about caring for crops or tending to cattle. You must also protect yourself — by deepening your …
Greetings, dairy community. I hope you all have had a successful October as the harvest is in full swing. Combining corn will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up, I was constantly …
Autumn is here, a season when spirits soar even as temperatures plummet. This is because fall is harvest time, basically a huge, once-a-year payday for farmers. The sight of ripening corn always …
Did you know that the navel of the calf is connected to the liver and bladder when the calf is born? While the calf is in utero, the umbilical cord supplies the fetus with oxygen and nutrients. It …
Sitting down to write my article for this month, I have a quiet house. Emily is at parent-teacher conferences for our daughter, Hannah; Jonnie is at the National FFA Convention; and Erik has moved to …
Before having kids, you tell yourself you will not let your children greatly alter your life. Then, you have kids, and you do not realize how much they dictate your world until you are too far gone. …
Dairy farmers and dairy processors are feeling the impact of the current U.S. tariff strategy. “We understand the need to level this trade playing field and really support that, but …
The leaves are falling, the weather is frosty, crops are harvested, manure is spread and deer hunting is upon our farms again. Already, many nice bucks have been harvested by bow hunters. Most farms …
The current downturn in milk prices has experts scratching their head, looking for a reason. “I wish I were smart enough to explain the milk markets,” said Mick Homb , general manager, …
Midwest Dairy focuses on key moments to promote dairy to consumers, layering multiple approaches to drive sales and build trust in the marketplace. One highlight in 2025 has been the “Back to …
The frost is on the pumpkin, and fall harvest is underway. ‘Tis the season for crop price reports and other scary stories. This past spring started out cold and wet, which made planting …
Once again it has been an interesting and unique fall. Corn silage harvest extended a few extra weeks depending on plant health and soil moisture. The second half of September and early October …
Wow, we did it. We took the first step into a new chapter of our lives. It was a bold step, taken tentatively and tenderly. We are not sure where this road is heading, but at least we are still all …
Off and on since Ozzy, our elderly standard Aussie, passed, we’ve considered adopting another adult dog. Our mini Aussie, Murky, seemed content being an only dog, but the lack of a playmate …
The current downturn in milk prices has experts scratching their head, looking for a reason. “I wish I were smart enough to explain the milk markets,” said Mick Homb , general manager, …
This is the time of year when mice decide to find a warmer habitat for the winter. It’s amazing the places they can build a nest or leave their droppings. They sure are resourceful. We always …
It was week three of the government shutdown with both sides of the aisle showing no sign of cracking, outside of some wise cracks or attempts at them. Again, the markets received no input from the …
The Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, reported that the Canadian government is considering changes to its dairy supply management program. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc fired back. “We …
When people think about dairies, they often picture the daily workers — the ones visible in the barns or fields, with grease-stained hands and worn-out overalls. But behind the scenes, there …