There are an increasing number of women in the agricultural space. According to the 2017 census, 1.2 million women identify as agricultural producers, up 27% from the 2012 census.

I employ an organizational method I call “creative layering.” An example of my technique can be seen on my bookshelves. Where the books are low-profile, I have them double shelved – or rather, I have two rows of books per shelf.

This spring has been different, to say the least, but then again every spring is different, at least when it comes to agriculture. There has been a great deal of uncertainty in the markets this winter and spring.

Poliomyelitis (polio) was mostly associated with childhood in summer months. While humans produce natural antibodies to the virus, a compromised immune system or poor nutrition provided an environment that encouraged virus development through the bloodstream and central nervous system (through contaminated water and/or food).

Today, our host Homer Jaynes visits with Briana Schumacher, Global Herd Careline Manager with Genex. Briana tells us what she’s seeing on Idaho farms and ranches relating to herd health and how different managers are handling those challenges, both on dairies and on beef and purebred operations. She has a lot of insight to share.

All in all, farm life just wouldn’t be as rich without the cousins of every generation.