There’s lots to know about the dairy industry
I have decided to use a new format for my contribution to this column -- referring to it as the Dairy Brain Teaser. I...
Dairy cows blamed for global warming: It’s a lot of warm air
Recently, a letter to the editor of my local newspaper used data from a U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization report to argue that eating...
Use your history to help build the future
Millie, Tillie, and Cindy; Zeller’s cow, Dick’s cow, and Wilford’s cow; Daisy, Penny and Ann.
These are the first 10 cows entered in a...
Influence of cow behavior on nutrition
The behavior of cows has been studied for many years, but little research has focused on behavior from a nutritional perspective. Research scientists at...
Get excited about local dairy shows
In my book of favorite events, a county fair is a close second to Christmas.
County fairs bring families together, the food is plentiful,...
Who will manage your farm tomorrow?
It's never too early to start thinking about who will take over your farm's management responsibilities.
Dairy researchers have seen the light; farmers should, too
We're going to do it. A whole column that doesn't mention the two four-letter words we are growing to hate: f_ _ d and...
Farmers are swamped by feed costs
In recent years, the explosive changes around us -- especially in the technological age we find ourselves -- have been described as constant ripples...
Success important for next generation
Last week I was at a meeting of local zoning inspectors and township officials. These officials were learning about the tools which can be...
Wise antibiotic use just makes sense
In Europe, antibiotics are handled and administered by veterinarians. Interestingly, antibiotics are used on organic dairy farms — when necessary for animal health —...
