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Updated 10:05 a.m. CST
- Columnists
Outdoor winter trek takes advanced planning
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Outdoor winter trek takes advanced planningA 5-gallon bucket is quite handy when visiting the mailbox, especially on a windy day. - Editorials
NMPF welcomes Congressional prod on fake dairy
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NMPF welcomes Congressional prod on fake dairyNMPF: FDA knows this is a problem, and now is the time to solve it - Opinion
All about corn, soybeans and pork
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All about corn, soybeans and porkCorn, soybean and pork grower associations join to put on a first class educational program. - Columnists
FFA members know what it means to get involved
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FFA members know what it means to get involvedOnce students join FFA and get their foot in the door, they keep coming back for more. - Columnists
Manzke siblings recall dad's unflappable nature
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Manzke siblings recall dad's unflappable natureBob Manzke's oldest children recall his calm and cool nature. - Columnists
Jerry Apps: Every farm has a story to tell
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Jerry Apps: Every farm has a story to tellAs we are losing so many farms, two a day last year, we are losing so many stories. - Columnists
Novel coronavirus and livestock: Is there a connection?
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Novel coronavirus and livestock: Is there a connection?Veterinarian says novel coronavirus situation bears close watching. - Columnists
The Chicken and the Egg
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The Chicken and the EggIt’s the age-old question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? - Columnists
Engage with cattle well-being experts at conference
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Engage with cattle well-being experts at conferenceThe Dairy & Beef Well-Being Conference supports and strengthens state’s beef and dairy cattle industries through a focus on animal well-being. - Columnists
Son shares rich life lessons taught by father
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Son shares rich life lessons taught by fatherA simple farmer leaves family with rich, life lessons that carry them forward following his passing. - Columnists
Farm & Industry Short Course was answer for many farmers
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Farm & Industry Short Course was answer for many farmersWriter John Oncken concerned over falling number of students taking UW Madison CALS Farm & Industry Short Course. - Columnists
Apps: Listening for the quiet
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Apps: Listening for the quietListen for the quiet; you might be surprised what you hear.
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It’s time to prioritize rural prosperity
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It’s time to prioritize rural prosperityAs end of legislative session draws closer, urgency to get things done increases. - Opinion
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Sign-up deadline approaches to insure diverse crops
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Sign-up deadline approaches to insure diverse cropsFederal crop insurance makes taking risk of incorporating new crops easier. - Columnists
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Dear Starbucks: Solutions, not complaints
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Dear Starbucks: Solutions, not complaintsDairy farmer Erica DeWaard responds coffee giant Starbucks' intention to turn customers away from dairy to plant-based alternatives instead. - Opinion
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Good milk prices brings good spirits
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Good milk prices brings good spiritsDairy producers spirits are at a much higher level than last year as milk checks have finally grown. - Editorials
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USMCA paves the way for productivity and prosperity
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USMCA paves the way for productivity and prosperityExpanded markets in Mexico and Canada are good news in Iowa for farm and industrial manufacturing workers, dairy farmers and small-business owners. - Editorials
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Ag Secretary: Support bill to return whole milk to schools
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Ag Secretary: Support bill to return whole milk to schoolsUS Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said that obesity in our children has gotten worse since whole milk was taken out of schools. - Columnists
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A chance to make memories together
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A chance to make memories togetherDaughter Rachel is grateful for the time she had with her father to tell him what a great dad (and grandpa) he was to her and her children. - Columnists
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When other words fail
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When other words failWhile author-farmer Justin Isherwood isn't one to toss around words lightly, there are just some things in life - Columnists
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Developing a vision for yourself and the business
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Developing a vision for yourself and the businessHaving intentional conversations around farm succession and developing future plans for the farm provides a better chance of transition success. - Columnists
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Jerry Apps still writing books after 50 years
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Jerry Apps still writing books after 50 yearsWho would believe that the Old Timer would still be writing books after 50 years? - Opinion
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WCMA supports bills to boost dairy
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WCMA supports bills to boost dairyUrgent action is needed to stabilize and strengthen Wisconsin’s backbone industry. - Columnists
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Fighting for America’s Dairyland
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Fighting for America’s DairylandWhat’s easy to forget is the people whose sweat, hard work, perseverance, and dedication built the foundation of our state pride.
