From the Editor

The other evening, I was rocking my daughter to sleep for the third time that night. She is getting three molars and fighting a cold, so she’s having a rough few days. It’s been a long time since I rocked her to sleep. These days she snuggles for a few minutes, but she likes to fall asleep in her own bed.

He’s one of the most passionate people I know.

There’s a fire in his belly and desire that drives him to do the things to be successful that others won’t.

As I’ve noted before in this column, each February marks an anniversary in my career as an agricultural/dairy journalist. This February starts the 43rd year in my profession and the seventh year with Progressive Dairy.

It’s that wonderful time of year when it is hard to avoid ruts. Moisture from snowmelt or spring rains create a muddy mess. If you don’t have concrete everywhere you need to drive, you’re probably creating a rut. It will either freeze or dry into place, and you’ll be left with two options – follow the same path or take the uncomfortable route across it.

“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.”

Who doesn’t love a good Vince Lombardi quote?

As the new year brings excitement for new things, I thought I’d share something I’ve learned over the past several years.