I told the grandkids that their grandpa could fix anything except for a broken heart. Quite some time back, Dan’s oldest, Ashton, came to me with a broken toy. It was made of what we used to call “pot metal.”

Just as no two farms or ranches are alike, the same can be said for rough terrain vehicles (RTV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV). Capabilities can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer and engine type and, because of this, it’s critical to do your homework before purchasing a new vehicle.

My brother-in-law, Jason, is a Kansas State track and field alumnus and a native of the Boise Valley, and as such is a devoted fan of not only his alma mater but also of the Boise State Broncos.

In this video, Bob Milligan, senior consultant with Dairy Strategies LLC, talks about the factors at play in team decision-making. Find out how to create the best synergy within your dairy management team.

Ben Norton, an emeritus professor at Utah State University, penned an article for Progressive Cattleman earlier this year titled “Why science doesn’t support rotational grazing,” which caught a high amount of interest from readers. We asked Norton some follow-up questions for our December year-in-review issue. Here were his responses:

The University of Illinois will be offering Advanced Dairy Nutrition (ANSC 423) and Milk Secretion and Mastitis (ANSC 435). Both will run 11 weeks, starting January 2016.

Every producer meeting I attend and every time I go to the local sale barn, I can’t help but notice the gray hair everywhere. It speaks to the wisdom accumulating in the cattle industry, but it also poses some scary questions: “Where are the kids?” and “Who will lead this industry into the future?”