Ruth Klossner's cow collection has earned her a well-deserved spot in Guinness World Records, surpassing the last record holder from Australia by nearly 13,000 cow items.

A new program poised to reduce poverty for farmers in Tanzania and Ethiopia by increasing the productivity of dairy cows has just been awarded to the Land O'Lakes International Development Fund (Land O'Lakes IDF) by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

As risk managers, cattle producers lag behind corn growers. That is, if a show of hands by producers means anything.

People across the world collect an array of memorabilia: spoons, shot glasses, Beanie Babies, random knickknacks of sentimental value; the list goes on.

Michelle WieghartDairy Technical Service ManagerKeminBeldenville, Wisconsin

It’s no secret. Farming requires a great deal of time, energy, know-how and heavy lifting. Who knew it could all be done in a gingham dress?

This is a monumental week at our house. Yes, basketball practice starts, but that is not it. We should have everything buttoned down and in place for the winter, and while that makes me happy, that is not it either. This week, Wednesday to be exact, Jennifer and I celebrate 20 years of wedded bliss. OK, so it has been 20 years of wedded bliss farmer-style.

Kipp Sparrow, with his family near Mercer, North Dakota, has built quantity and quality on his family ranch since coming back from college.