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A risky feed market for dairy farmers

Monday, June 14, 2021 8:46 AM

AgResource Company chief grains and dairy analyst Ben Buckner said dairy and livestock producers will want to cover their feed needs for the balance of the year or longer.

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Predicted milk output challenged with feed costs

Monday, May 24, 2021 1:38 PM

The Agriculture Department raised its estimate on 2021 milk production and gave us our first peak at 2022 output in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.

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Don’t stress over heat stress

Monday, May 24, 2021 1:29 PM

There is nothing like farming on a crisp summer morning when the sun has just peaked out, the sky is clear, and you can smell the green grass and fresh air as you walk to do chores.

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The month of mayhem

Monday, May 24, 2021 1:28 PM

May: the fifth month of the year.
Mayhem: violent or damaging disorder; chaos.

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Traditions, continuing the story

Monday, May 24, 2021 1:27 PM

I can’t believe how quickly and smoothly planting season went this spring. Our only concern has been the temperatures.

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A few reminders to combat heat stress

Monday, May 24, 2021 1:27 PM

With seasonal temperatures finally upon us, it is a great time to make sure heat abatement strategies in your farm are up to par.

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Only yesterday

Monday, May 24, 2021 1:26 PM

It happened again just the other day. The old song snuck up on me out of the blue.

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One day

Monday, May 24, 2021 1:03 PM

One day I sat silent in Grandpa’s house
And heard voices in my mind

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Why do you do it?

Monday, May 24, 2021 12:20 PM

Every so often, someone asks me about why I give farm tours.

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Dairy seeks U.S. Trade Representative action on Canadian TRQ

Monday, May 24, 2021 10:42 AM

Nearly 70 dairy companies and associations, including the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council, are urging the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to initiate a dispute settlement case with Canada over its dairy tariff-rate quota system.

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