The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest supply and utilization data shows dairy’s commercial disappearance in 2022 was strong, up 1.6%, according to StoneX broker Dave Kurzawski in the Feb. 20 “Dairy Radio Now” broadcast.
Good things happen when dairy farmers get together. Last week, several of us gathered for Minnesota Milk’s Annual Meeting, Dairy Dinner, and Dairy Day at the Capitol.
I remember when my mom started wearing glasses. My dad hooted and hollered about the fact her first pair of glasses were bifocals. I didn’t understand what the big fuss was about until I repeated history.
It never fails to amaze me what people are willing to endure in the name of vanity.
Lice is a common external parasite in dairy cattle, most notably detected by visible loss of hair.
A solid foundation of dairy promotion in 2022 has set Midwest Dairy up to adapt and respond to consumer needs as we enter into 2023.
Having a variety of animals at our farm makes my days very exciting and cheerful.
“Ain’t it funny how a melody can bring back a memory/ Take you to another place in time/ Completely change your state of mind, ” Clint Black, “State of Mind.”
What were you doing 25 years ago?
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner is optimistic about the upcoming farm bill debate but is concerned about the lack of activity. Conner said Congress is consumed with the debt ceiling issue.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is moving forward and seeking a second dispute settlement panel against Canada and its dairy policy.
Last week, as the temperatures plummeted again, we told ourselves to look forward to Saturday when the mercury would climb.
My first paid job that I had as a child was pulling weeds in my grandmother’s garden. She would be nearby pulling weeds too.
Technology tends to evoke various emotions in people especially in our industry which has a foundation built on values and tradition.
Progesterone is a steroid hormone that is produced by the corpus luteum, or CL as veterinarians commonly say.
They say nothing is free, but then, maybe those people never lived in Minnesota.
Everyone knows of at least one ideal couple. They are folks who seem to have been made for each other, a pair of people who are a perfect fit.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I think about some of the things I’ve held close to my heart over my life.
I was 10 years old when I bought my first calf. She was a registered Holstein named Hopscotch. I will never forget the day we met.
During the year, a spare bedroom serves as the catchall for things to do in the winter.