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Updated 2:48 p.m. CDT
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Farmers take new normal in stride
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Farmers take new normal in strideThere is one profession however were the stay at home edict is not a major dilemma - that of farming. - Columnists
How will COVID-19 affect international trade?
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How will COVID-19 affect international trade?The health and economic effects of COVID-19 are far greater and complex than first anticipated. - Editorials
Stand with WI Dairy Farmers during National Dairy Month
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Stand with WI Dairy Farmers during National Dairy MonthAs a state, we must stand together in support of our farmers and all they do for our communities - Columnists
Sometimes life forces us to choose a new road
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Sometimes life forces us to choose a new roadToday, many of us have a choice of a different road to take after this crisis passes. Will we? - Columnists
Flowers, bulbs, and memories of Bob
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Flowers, bulbs, and memories of BobWhile Susan doesn't cherish working up raised beds, she does it to honor Bob's hard work the previous fall. - Columnists
Future of the ag industry remains unclear
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Future of the ag industry remains unclearJohn Oncken predicts major changes in agriculture and daily life when life returns to normal, but what that normal will be is the question. - Editorials
Why euthanize 600,000 pigs?
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Why euthanize 600,000 pigs?Farmer questions why packing plants are unwilling or incapable of adapting their operations, even on a temporary basis, to process overweight hogs - Columnists
Jerry Apps: Laughter helps during tough times
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Jerry Apps: Laughter helps during tough timesAuthor Jerry Apps says humor has a way of making a bad situation better. - Editorials
Farmers deserve support to cope with stress
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Farmers deserve support to cope with stressFarm stress isn’t something you need to take on alone—sometimes you can’t just do it yourself. - Columnists
Taking another look at conception rates
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Taking another look at conception ratesWhile higher pregnancy rates are possible, many herds are not achieving this benchmark even when utilizing synchronization protocols. - Columnists
Any day can be Mother’s Day
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Any day can be Mother’s DayAuthor and columnist Susan Manzke's Mother’s Day was eventful, even if at a distance from friends and loved ones. - Opinion
Lots of questions, still no answers
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Lots of questions, still no answersLots of questions surround sports seasons and agriculture prices.
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FarmFirst applauds USDA’s dairy product purchases
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FarmFirst applauds USDA’s dairy product purchasesThese dairy product purchases are part of $1.2 billion in contracts that was made possible through the CARES Act. - Opinion
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Premium prices will never replace inadequate prices
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Premium prices will never replace inadequate pricesThere appears to be different stories regarding premiums or lack of premiums paid to dairy farmers. - Opinion
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Senate colleagues call for fairness for farmers
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Senate colleagues call for fairness for farmersDOJ letter requests investigating potential anticompetitive activities in the beef packing sector. - Opinion
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NMPF commends purchases for Food Box Program
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NMPF commends purchases for Food Box ProgramThe amount is expected to rise in the months ahead. - Columnists
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Early crops planted in Apps' family garden
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Early crops planted in Apps' family gardenDuring these days when the world seems upside down and tomorrow remains a mystery, many people are turning to gardening. - Editorials
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Lawmakers have amnesia when it comes to filling seasonal labor on farms
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Lawmakers have amnesia when it comes to filling seasonal labor on farmsU.S. senators out of touch with U.S. labor force interested in taking on jobs of seasonal ag workers. - Columnists
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Susan Manzke puts another emotional first behind her
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Susan Manzke puts another emotional first behind herThanks to family, Susan Manzke is able to tackle some "firsts" without the guidance of her beloved Bob. - Opinion
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A few good things, but, the bad one remains
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A few good things, but, the bad one remainsGetting bored being safer at home? How about a good book or four? - Opinion
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Fairness in guest worker wage reforms
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Fairness in guest worker wage reformsThe Adverse Effect Wage Rate has been one of the greatest barriers and limitations for farmers to successfully utilize the H-2A program - Columnists
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Opening day of fishing season filled with memories
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Opening day of fishing season filled with memoriesAs a kid, Jerry Apps remembers two dates that ranked right up there with holidays: opening day of deer season and the first day of fishing season in May. - Opinion
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Dairy Checkoff marketing tailored for COVID-19
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Dairy Checkoff marketing tailored for COVID-19Ads, Live Content, Signage, Word of Mouth, eCommerce and more - Opinion
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To help dairy farmers, must floor classes of milk
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To help dairy farmers, must floor classes of milkThere needs to be increases in the value f milk for bottling and for making dairy products.
