In 2014, a bold vision took shape in Blairstown, Iowa, to build a dairy farm with the goal of creating a modern, efficient cow capable of excelling in freestall environments with few health issues and high feed efficiency. That idea became GenoSource LLC, which stands as a testament to vision, persistence and the power of collaboration.

« Je pense que c’est important de sortir de sa zone de confort. Quand on n’est pas confortable, c’est là qu’on apprend et qu’on grandit. »  
— Yvonne Becker, Halte de la montagne

« Jamais je n’aurais imaginé tout mon parcours, mais je constate aujourd’hui que je suis capable de réaliser beaucoup de choses. » 
— Yvonne Becker, Halte de la montagne

The cow retirement centers in Nepal are an example in which both people and wildlife can mutually benefit, and in which conservation can be an economic boon. Personally, I’m glad to see nature’s dead wagon back in action again, and even making the farmer a little pocket cash.

Some people are happy to have the old year behind them and to have the start of a new one. Some people are happy for the first day of the new year and then, as one woman said, “It’s back to the same old grind.” I can relate.

Happy New Year! Throw the confetti. Blow the whistles. Kiss your sweetheart. The old man of 2025 hobbles out the door and the new infant year leaps in with vigor and hope.

Call it obsession or passion, but sports have a way of pulling people in. From casual fandom to full-throttle devotion, many can’t resist the rhythm of the seasons.

Immune-based biologics are a solution with the potential to reduce (and perhaps eliminate) antibiotics use across dairy farms worldwide and ultimately mitigate the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

A payout-less risk management strategy, like LRP or CME options, offers peace of mind, financial stability and long-term resilience for ranchers, even when premiums aren’t paid out.

Determining the appropriate voluntary waiting period (VWP) is a critical component of any reproductive program. The optimal VWP may vary depending on the lactation number, season and the farm’s breeding strategy, and it is a fine line between maximizing fertility and ensuring timely conception.