From the Editor

It was only 6 p.m., yet the full moon was in full view for the world to see.

Dairy has had no shortage of influential factors impacting the past, present and future. Most recently, things like the pandemic, drought, logistics, supply chains, the Class I price formula and inflation come to mind.

As a kid, do you remember what you wanted to be “when you grew up”? I do, and while a few other options like being a news anchor (how fun) or a lawyer (maybe not as fun) surfaced from time to time, I always came back to one job: editor of a national dairy magazine, specifically Progressive Dairy.

In late April, Progressive Publishing held its company meeting where almost every employee was able to attend. During the week, we all participated in numerous team meetings, training and activities.

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.