After a lengthy hearing process, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders are now in place. According to American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch , the changes include “the …
As the spring semester wrapped up in May, I completed my sophomore year at the University of Minnesota and jumped right into a busy month full of Princess Kay appearances. Throughout the month, I had …
Dairy farming in particular is a demanding and often under-appreciated profession. It is a life built on commitment, long hours and hard, physical labor. I have loved the farm, cows and everything …
Having officially attained middle age, I’ve decided to make some changes in my life. For example, I recently concluded it was long past time for me to start smoking. I’m aware of all …
Occasionally, I find myself driving around at 2 a.m. on call and reaching for a podcast to stay awake. My recent pick, the Real Science Exchange by Balchem Animal Health and Nutrition, featured Dr. …
We got our first crop of hay put up in record time. That is not typical, thanks to breakdowns and weather. It’s not that we don’t maintain our equipment. I have a whole file cabinet …
Traditions. Heritage. Legacy. These words are the foundations of our industry, laid by our ancestors — the American dairy industry, built by hardworking families throughout generations, …
I’m sure many dairy farmers have had a tremendously busy spring. We have to prepare our fields for future cropping, and that starts early in the winter. Which fields are going to be rotated to …
The agriculture department announced the May Federal Milk Order Class III milk price at $18.57 per hundredweight, up $1.09 from April and 2 cents above May 2024. That put the 5-month average at …
You know it is summertime when your kitchen is overflowing with fresh strawberries, rhubarb and hungry kids on summer day schedules. There never seems to be enough time to get everything done. I have …
The tariff tit-for-tat took on another new look this week. Talks last weekend between the U.S. and China in Switzerland produced a temporary de-escalation. Beginning May 14, they have agreed to a …
In the markup of its budget reconciliation bill, the biggest point of contention is a $300 billion whack to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn …
Ideal planting conditions kicked spring into high gear. Forages and pastures show visible growth daily. Fruit trees are blooming. Crop conditions are good. It is easy to be optimistic right now for …
Dairy producers have long understood that providing calves with 3-5 quarts of high-quality colostrum as soon as possible after birth is critical for ensuring passive transfer of immunity and giving …
Springtime has well and truly arrived, bringing with it numerous memories. There’s the aroma of new-mown grass, the sweaty palms and the heart-in-your-throat sensation as you step up to the …
In 2024, Midwest Dairy teamed up with Lasso to roll out a free grant-writing support program designed specifically for on-farm projects. If you’re a dairy farmer with a solid idea, this could …
This has been a spring planting season for the books. So many changes. New directions. New ideas. New-used equipment. New crops. My head is spinning at the fact that we were able to get everything in …
Two years ago, I was asked to coach the local FFA chapter’s dairy cattle evaluation and management team. I quickly agreed. Of all the activities I’ve coached and continue to coach, dairy …
Continuing the saga of my Italy trip, one day, our dairy group was transported to a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese plant, a few miles from Milan in the Po River Valley. This cheese has been made for over …
School will be out for summer by the end of the month, and I’m sure you’re already starting to think of different ways to keep your kids entertained and engaged. I found a bunch of old …