With spring around the corner, now is the time to plan on making sure grass tetany never shows up on your ranch.

Scotch Burn Farm is an eight-generation dairy located in Ryegate, Vermont, that has steadily grown over the years. Expanding the farm by purchasing land was an easy decision for Ethan Nelson, one that opened new opportunities for his family. They had been looking to grow, and the timing worked out perfectly when his uncle and cousins decided to sell.

Progressive Dairy Editor Audrey Schmitz recently connected with Jordon Underhill, president of the American Dairy XPO coming up on Nov. 5-6 at the Champlain Valley Expo Centre in Essex, Vermont. 

The first ever American Dairy XPO (ADX) is a dairy-focused showcase featuring more than 100 exhibitors from around the globe, bringing the latest in innovation, education, genetics and hospitality to American dairy producers and their families.

The Christmas Calf by George Woodard captures the essence of a true holiday miracle through the perspective of a 9-year-old farm boy. On a cold Christmas Eve, this young boy's curiosity and care lead him to the barn, where a cow is expected to give birth. In the quiet, snowy night, he experiences the wonder and mystery of new life, illuminated by the magic of the season. Woodard’s storytelling transports readers to this heartwarming moment, making The Christmas Calf a memorable tale for all ages.

Gervais Family Farms and Peter Rainville’s Four Girls Dairy are two of seven dairy farms in the U.S. participating in the multiyear pilot program aimed to reduce on-farm emissions by 50% from a 2015 climate baseline.