The Fourth of July week saw a marathon voting session in the Senate on President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which passed Tuesday by the vice president’s tie-breaking vote. …
President Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Friday, keeping his July 4 deadline. The bill passed the House with a 218-to-214 margin. That’s after it was approved by the Senate with a …
I am a big fan of Kwik Trip gas stations. I don’t think I’m alone in my appreciation for a well-run place to stop for gas, use the facilities and grab a snack while out and about. I also …
Originally celebrated as National Milk Month in 1937 and officially recognized as June Dairy Month in 1939, this month has long honored the dedication and passion that dairy farmers have for their …
Our nation’s Founding Fathers were smart. They knew that a year was too long between Christmases, so they invented the Fourth of July and placed it about halfway between Yuletides. The …
Lameness in dairy herds continues to be an everyday challenge. A recent podcast on “Have You Herd?” (the American Association of Bovine Practitioners) featured Dr. Nigel Cook from the …
It’s hard to slow down, take a step back and trust God’s timing. Sometimes life feels like a race against time, but everything always has a way of working out. Dylan and I have been …
As July unfolds its warm embrace, it marks not only the heart of summer but also a significant milestone — the year is officially half over. This midyear moment invites reflection on the months …
Ever have one of those days on the farm where you say, “You just can’t make this stuff up.” Or another way to put it is, “If you can think of it, it will happen.” We had …
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is behind a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration. Adam Faust claims the government is discriminating against white farmers. The lawsuit cites the Dairy Margin …
Despite the crackdown on immigration, President Donald Trump plans to issue an order to protect the farm workforce. In response to a reporter’s question, Trump said farmers are being hurt …
June is dairy month, and your local Farm Service Agency office recognizes all the hard work our dairy community puts forth to make so many wonderful dairy products. We salute you for your grit and …
My wife and I cooled our heels in the doctor’s waiting room, listening for her name to be called. Ennui closed in like a smothering fog, muffling the sound of the occasional cough. Whose idea …
How do you connect with thousands of passionate basketball fans during the Phillips 66 Big 12 Basketball Tournaments in Kansas City? With a powerful presence, a creative campaign and, of course, …
Feeding high oleic soybeans to dairy cows continues to gain interest across the Midwest, and several farms planted high oleic beans this spring for the first time. I first wrote on this topic in my …
With decades of farm stories filed away in our memories, you would think we’ve seen just about everything. Apparently not. During the first cutting of alfalfa, we were struggling to keep …
Dan graduated from high school last month. I can write those words, but it still seems surreal. Even though I watched him walk across the stage in his cap and gown and accept his diploma. These …
A small country on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea has been in the news for the last several years. Wisconsin is approximately 6.8 times larger than Israel according to comparea.org and has …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest dairy supply and utilization report had good news for the dairy industry. April cheese utilization hit 1.2 billion pounds, up 1.5% from April 2024, …
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 …