In the spring of 1996 I was attending the University of Delaware while still living at my parents’ home in Sussex County, Delaware.

Ask a group of 50 people to fold a sheet of paper and make an airplane and you will likely get a variety of shapes and styles – from this very simple task.

The combination of low milk prices and high feed costs have put the industry under a great deal of stress, making it important for herd managers to begin thinking like a chief financial officer (CFO) – someone who is fully invested in the long-term financial health of the company.

This informal survey is the fourth of its type. Many academics, practitioners and trade journals participated in helping put out the word. Finally, special thanks go to each and every one of the dairy producers who took the time to fill out the survey.

As I listen to seasonal music, I can’t help but wonder how the dairy calves and cows are weathering the cold.

Cow comfort is a top priority for most dairy producers and it becomes especially important during the transition period of a cow’s life.

Since the beginning of time, calves have been efficiently stimulating and harvesting mother’s milk.

A few months ago, we had a tragedy in our family. My nephew choked on a piece of candy and passed away.He was in the growing time of his life. So much of the road lay before him. Why would the Lord call him home before he had really lived?

Is the operator behind the wheel of your $100,000 tractor really qualified or capable of running that piece of machinery?

“If ever there was a suspicious story,” thought the insurance adjuster …