Trust – it’s something that can’t be bought. The maturation of the Internet and modern communication has, in my opinion, made earning trust more of a challenge than ever. The most venerable sign of trust ...
Four dairy farmers in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley may start dumping milk this month. And may be forced to shut down their operations unless stop-gap measures are put in place immediately. The state-owned ...
When the rain started falling on December 2, 2007, Lonny Shilter expected a typical Washington State thundershower. The forecast was for rain but not as much as fell in a February 1996 storm, which caused ...
There are pairs of things in this world that working independently of each other have little, or even negative, value. Yet when combined, these forces create a perfect union that enhances everything associated ...
The following five products were chosen by a committee of industry professionals and dairymen as the newest, most innovative dairy products and will be showcased during World Ag Expo Feb. 12-14 in Tulare, ...
Dairyman Bill Wolfe is the young blood of his Wisconsin family’s fourth-generation farm. His great-grandfather homesteaded the original farm. Since then the family has purchased other farmland adjacent ...
Producers retain employees by being good employers. In this column, I will share some thoughts from producers, who I feel are very good employers, along with my observations of why these producers have ...
As a child growing up on a Midwestern dairy farm, I heard my father tell people, “Farmers are the only crowd that buy everything at retail, sell everything at wholesale, and pay shipping both ways”. He ...
With forage and commodity storage areas full, feed analysis complete and rations built, the foundation of your nutrition program for the next year is nearly set. Now it’s time to focus on your feeding ...
It has been long recognized that lameness in dairy cattle is important. It is usually recognized as coming third to infertility and mastitis as a reason for culling. So why, then, despite numerous workshops ...
Just as proven teat dips help control contagious mastitis, an effective footbath program can help control and prevent (not treat) the spread of infectious claw lesions on the dairy. By cleaning and disinfecting ...
Believers attribute everything to God, and non-believers attribute everything to coincidence. I often wonder how two people can witness the same experience and come up with totally different explanations. ...
In late November, American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) officials tallied up their registrations for 2007 and determined to make an extra push at the end of the year to reach 80,000 registrations. ...
Parents magazine polled readers about which of the 2008 presidential candidates would make the best babysitter. It’s something I’ve always pondered when I look at Andrew Jackson or Kinky Friedman. And ...
It’s been fun watching the dairy industry grow around here. While Texas isn’t the No. 1 dairy state (yet), people sure are keeping an eye on us. Most of the exposure is good; businesses are happy to see ...
Salmonella spp. infection occurs when a susceptible animal ingests the bacteria. Dairy cattle ingest feed or water that has been contaminated with feces from animals shedding the organism. Salmonellosis ...
Production agriculture is unique because raising replacement animals is a normal part of day-to-day business operations and is an operating expense. The replacements are an asset on the balance sheet and ...
Providing a dry, comfortable resting area for dairy cattle is essential to their heath, well being and performance. Cows typically rest 10 to 14 hours per day in five or more resting bouts. Well-designed ...
Hunter S. Thompson in his book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas said, “Circus, Circus (a big casino in Las Vegas) is what the world would be like if the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) had won!” Las Vegas is ...
I am learning to fly. What once was just a dream is now a reality. Here is my story as a soon-to-be aviator. As you know I spent nearly 10 months in Afghanistan. While there, my home was just a few meters ...
Created on 14 January 2008
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