- Opinion
Holte: Agriculture must stand united
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Holte: Agriculture must stand unitedHolte disappointed by misleading, inaccurate news stories being shared across the state. - Columnists
Chicken yard bully nothing to crow about
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Chicken yard bully nothing to crow aboutFriends free Manzke's from rooster massacre. - Opinion
World Dairy Expo #53: a winner again
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World Dairy Expo #53: a winner againThe World Dairy Expo has something for everyone. - Columnists
A vegetable with historic roots
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A vegetable with historic rootsOriginally purple and pale yellow in color, carrots have not always been orange. - Opinion
Dean Foods exits IDFA over dairy labeling
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Dean Foods exits IDFA over dairy labelingDean Foods decided to no longer financially support an organization the isn't behind one of it's core priorities. - Editorials
We owe it to each other to support all kinds of dairies
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We owe it to each other to support all kinds of dairiesDairies across the country come in all shapes and sizes. Despite what outside forces you want to believe, at their core, they are very similar. - Columnists
Apps: Why we can't take bees for granted
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Apps: Why we can't take bees for grantedHow can we increase the bee population? - Editorials
Dairy gets big boost from former Yankees ace
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Dairy gets big boost from former Yankees aceFormer NY Yankee's ace Mariano Rivera's pre-game ritual? Chocolate milk! - Columnists
Rescued kittens move into farmhouse - for now
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Rescued kittens move into farmhouse - for nowFour little kittens lost their mother and Bob and Susan know just what to do. - Opinion
Cattle come from far and near
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Cattle come from far and nearHundreds of dairy farmers bring their valuable cattle from seven breeds to compete at World Dairy Expo cattle shows. - Columnists
Inbreeding: Keeping your herd in the "safe zone"
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Inbreeding: Keeping your herd in the "safe zone"The level of inbreeding in our dairy herds is greater than what we originally thought. - Editorials
NMPF: Trade deal with Japan a positive step
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NMPF: Trade deal with Japan a positive stepAnnouncement of deal only an initial step – more needed to ensure a U.S.-Japan trade pact's full benefits for U.S. producers are realized.
- News
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Ag secretary joins Verona students for lunch
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Ag secretary joins Verona students for lunchU.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue was a hit at a Verona elementary school on Tuesday as he stopped by for lunch and to answer a few questions about his job at the USDA. - Columnists
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Could smallest pumpkin contest catch on?
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Could smallest pumpkin contest catch on?Knowing his chances of growing a monster pumpkin were nil to none, Jerry Apps sought a new angle. - Columnists
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I've seen farms turn to dust around the world
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I've seen farms turn to dust around the worldEach year, productive farmland the size of Iowa turns to desert, or is lost through flood or other degradation. - Columnists
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A packet of pepper for cuts and more
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A packet of pepper for cuts and moreBob's reliable remedies might surprise you. - Opinion
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Who isn’t drinking their milk?
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Who isn’t drinking their milk?Fake milk versus real milk. - Opinion
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A good year for monarchs
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A good year for monarchsFarmers feed the world, include the smallest creatures like monarchs. - Columnists
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FFA members start their engines
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FFA members start their enginesAs harvest season approaches, so does perhaps the busiest time of year for the State FFA Officer team. - Columnists
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Wild grapes flourish in wet summer
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Wild grapes flourish in wet summerBe careful of what you stuff into a bottle! - Editorials
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With demand at 56-year high, "Death of Dairy" is a myth
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With demand at 56-year high, "Death of Dairy" is a mythNo matter what critics may say, attempts to craft a “death of dairy” narrative are mistaken. - Columnists
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Old tractors, a connection to the past
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Old tractors, a connection to the pastFarm machinery collectors: tinkers, mechanics, history buffs and those searching for a tangible connection to the past. - Columnists
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Old tractors are more than just a hobby
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Old tractors are more than just a hobbyFarm machinery collectors: tinkers, mechanics, history buffs and those searching for a tangible connection to the past. - Columnists
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DMI executive defends salary scrutiny
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DMI executive defends salary scrutinyDMI CEO Tom Gallagher says farmers have right to question board salaries.
