Tuesday, May 7, 2024
dairy cows in freestall barn

Meticulous dairy farm management will help producers push through the tough economy. Use this list to help determine where efficiencies can be made.
baby

Judith Sutherland welcomes a new grandson and reflects on the blessing he is to her family.
President Donald Trump

Alan Guebert addresses readers' cries for "no more anti-Trump columns" and vowes to keep his "unbalanced columns flowing."
milky way

Though the plant world is presently dormant, a variety of animals have already begun a new cycle of life.
christmas wreath

Despite the imperfections and mishaps of the holiday, Kymberly Foster Seabolt's 50th Christmas was better than perfect.

Before you worry about the challenges facing your dairy farm and future, go back to the basics and appreciate all that you have.
caribou

“Dunder” and “Blixem” are Dutch for thunder and lightning, so their use is appropriate. The question is how these names morphed to “Donner” and “Blitzen.” 
forages

A recommended rate for nitrogen to stockpile cool-season forages is 50 pounds/acre. But what exactly does 50 lbs./acre of N do for forages consistently?
flower

To honor the passing of Sue Hubbell, Judith Sutherland reminds us "one need not enjoy rustic living to enjoy the wonders of nature."
boat at sunrise

It's show time and four of the best are on stage in the next few weeks. Mike Tontimonia has all the information in his column this week!