Karen Lee

Mr. Chairman, Midwest needs an effective safety net

April 27, 2012

On March 23, Chairman Frank Lucas continued the House Agriculture Committee’s field hearing series in Galesburg, Illinois. It was the second of four hearings to be held across the country throughout March and April to gather input in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill. Members took testimony from Midwest producers of corn, rice, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, specialty crops and beef. Witnesses expressed the importance of developing policy that appreciates and recognizes the risks involved with growing food and fiber. They stressed the need for an effective safety net and a choice of risk management tools so farmers can continue to produce a stable food supply and compete in the global marketplace.

Producers share calf housing styles at PDPW conference

April 27, 2012

Karen Lee

The room looked like church on Christmas with extra chairs set up in the aisles and a group congregated outside the door in hopes of catching the presentation. The topic was “Housing and Management Practices Fit for a Healthy Calf.” This well-attended session was one of four workshops to kick-off the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) Business Conference March 13-14 in Madison, Wisconsin.

China, credit, consumer choice: PDPW Business Conference

April 9, 2012

Karen Lee

Nearly 1,400 people from 26 states and five countries gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, March 13-14 for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) Business Conference. Attendees could choose from 14 different specialty sessions during the two-day educational event, while the keynote speakers focused on three core areas – China, credit and consumer choice.

Plans and solutions

March 21, 2012

Karen Lee

Most people who know me, know that I really like to plan things. In fact, most days I can get so caught up in what I’m going to do next that I forget what I am doing in the moment. However, even with all those plans, I find the secret to successful planning is to be able to throw said plan out the window at a moment’s notice.

Alberta couple travels to World Ag Expo in California

March 21, 2012

Karen Lee

With a name like World Ag Expo, the event is bound to attract people from all over. While there, Progressive Dairyman met up with Meerten and Anita Zeldenrust from Barrhead, Alberta. They had traveled to Tulare, California, as part of a tour group.

World Holstein Conference coming to Canada

March 21, 2012

Karen Lee

The World Holstein Conference is an international event held every four years by the World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF).

The first was held in 1964 in the Netherlands. In 2012, the 13th conference will come to Canada for the first time ever.

Plans and solutions

March 19, 2012

Karen Lee

Most people who know me, know that I really like to plan things. In fact, most days I can get so caught up in what I’m going to do next that I forget what I am doing in the moment. However, even with all those plans, I find the secret to successful planning is to be able to throw said plan out the window at a moment’s notice.

Four-state road study reveals ag equipment’s impact

March 19, 2012

Karen Lee

When the Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin (PNAAW) formed a decade ago, it identified road and bridge issues as one of its top three priorities. The problem is that all types of farm equipment are getting larger and larger, while town roads are not designed to handle large and heavy loads. To find out what was really happening to the roads, PNAAW initiated a four-state, four-year $630,000 study. Partners in this endeavor included the state Departments of Transportation for Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin; Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin; Minnesota Pork Producers and other agribusinesses and associations.

25-year-old digester receives an upgrade

March 19, 2012

Karen Lee

When it looked like electricity prices were about to skyrocket in 1985, the Hurst family of Lititz, Pennsylvania, decided to manage that risk by installing an anaerobic digester.

Proactive road solutions require partnerships

March 19, 2012

Karen Lee

Agricultural equipment manufacturers have risen to meet the needs of today’s growing industry; however, local town and county roads where this equipment travels have not changed. Based on the results of a four-state, four-year study (click here to read Lee's article in the March 21st issue of Progressive Dairyman and more about this study), Kevin Erb, conservation professional development and training coordinator with the University of Wisconsin Extension, has identified a few short-term and long-term solutions. “There are several key steps the farm community and town board can take to minimize damage potential,” Erb says.

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Articles by Karen Lee

Mr. Chairman, Midwest needs an effective safety net

Producers share calf housing styles at PDPW conference

China, credit, consumer choice: PDPW Business Conference

Plans and solutions

Alberta couple travels to World Ag Expo in California

World Holstein Conference coming to Canada

Plans and solutions

Four-state road study reveals ag equipment’s impact

25-year-old digester receives an upgrade

Proactive road solutions require partnerships

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