The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) has announced the lineup for its 2016 webinar series. These valued sessions offer attendees from across the U.S. and around the world access to high-quality information and interaction with industry experts.

Progressive Dairyman Editor Walt Cooley attended World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, Feb. 9-11, 2016. He walked the show seeking out booths that were stopping traffic or displaying something new that might be useful to dairy producers. Below are his thoughts and comments about what he saw.

With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 13, Washington is now debating whether a nominee from President Obama will get an up-or-down vote – or even hearing – in the Senate given the current political climate and 2016 presidential election.

Parasite control should be important to all livestock producers. Controlling parasites can aid in production of a superior product, increase herd longevity and improve animal performance, all of which will provide economic benefit to your operation.

For most Progressive Cattleman readers, there are two or more generations working their cattle operations.

It's been noted that after several years of marriage, couples begin to finish each other's sentences and understand certain phrases to which they alone are privy. I'm certain this is true among cowboys as well. After 17 years of marriage though, I'm still uncertain of some of my hubby's grunts, hand motions and word combinations.

Progressive Publishing is pleased to welcome longtime dairy journalist David Natzke to its Progressive Dairyman editorial team.

Ranching leaders were hardly surprised at the announcement of three new national monument designations made by President Obama. But the sheer total size of the designations has them shaking their heads.