agproud.com is the digital home of Progressive Dairy, Progressive Cattle, Progressive Forage and Ag Proud Idaho magazines. We offer content for dairy farmers, cattle ranchers and hay and forage growers in the U.S. and Canada. Subscribe to podcasts, newsletters or magazines offered on dairy, beef, and forage at agproud.com https://www.agproud.com/rss/articles It’s that time of year in the Faber household where the calendar turned over to November and Mrs. Faber and the three girls decided that it’s time for Christmas. It’s that time of year in the Faber household where the calendar turned over to November and Mrs. Faber and the three girls decided that it’s time for Christmas.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/62511-fabers-food-for-thought-christmas-trees-in-november-and-life http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/62511 In the early 17th century, the country of England dictated limits on expression of freedom and worship. Those that didn’t submit were jailed, punished and even put to death. In the early 17th century, the country of England dictated limits on expression of freedom and worship. Those that didn’t submit were jailed, punished and even put to death.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/62392-fabers-food-for-thought-organic-turkeys-and-funeral-potatoes http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/62392 Beyond Meat, that company that makes fake meat, is in need of some serious veterinarian care. The stock price has gone from $181 a share to less than $3, and they are hemorrhaging cash faster than a dairy with $13 milk and $400 corn. Beyond Meat, that company that makes fake meat, is in need of some serious veterinarian care. The stock price has gone from $181 a share to less than $3, and they are hemorrhaging cash faster than a dairy with $13 milk and $400 corn.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/62304-fabers-food-for-thought-beyond-beyond-meat http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/62304 The smell of pumpkin spice lattes, chopped corn silage and the last manure application of the year hang heavy in the air. It’s my favorite time of year. The smell of pumpkin spice lattes, chopped corn silage and the last manure application of the year hang heavy in the air. It’s my favorite time of year.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/62224-fabers-food-for-thought-neighbors-and-barn-office-coffee http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/62224 It’s that time of year again – the geese are flying south for the winter, the corn has been harvested, SEC football teams are dominating, and it's time for World Dairy Expo (WDE). It’s that time of year again – the geese are flying south for the winter, the corn has been harvested, SEC football teams are dominating, and it's time for World Dairy Expo (WDE).

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/62107-fabers-food-for-thought-pork-chops-and-interceptions http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/62107 It was the moment many parents who have daughters fear. My daughter sat me down and said, “We need to talk.” It was the moment many parents who have daughters fear. My daughter sat me down and said, “We need to talk.”

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/62023-fabers-food-for-thought-riding-northbound-on-a-westbound-horse http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/62023 It’s that time of year where Mrs. Faber has successfully kept the kids safe through another summer, and they are back in school for another year of higher institutional learning. It’s that time of year where Mrs. Faber has successfully kept the kids safe through another summer, and they are back in school for another year of higher institutional learning.

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61948-fabers-food-for-thought-raising-kids-in-an-ipad-world http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61948 I’ve always thought that the saying “Dog days of summer” came from our dog who in the heat will be sprawled out under a tree or under the porch where not even the evilest of Amazon delivery trucks can get her to move. I’ve always thought that the saying “Dog days of summer” came from our dog who in the heat will be sprawled out under a tree or under the porch where not even the evilest of Amazon delivery trucks can get her to move. 

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61835-fabers-food-for-thought-dog-days-of-summer-and-county-fairs http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61835 Corn was waist high in the Pacific Northwest on July 4, when I sent my 8-year-old out to the measure. We already had a few hot days in June, upward of 80 degrees. And before you laugh, that’s hot for us. Corn was waist high in the Pacific Northwest on July 4, when I sent my 8-year-old out to the measure. We already had a few hot days in June, upward of 80 degrees. And before you laugh, that’s hot for us.

]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61744-fabers-food-for-thought-cool-cows-and-fighting-to-breathe http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61744 It’s summertime in the Pacific Northwest, and the three Faber girls have convinced Dad that it’s time to get rid of the rusty old cow trough I call a swimming pool. It’s summertime in the Pacific Northwest, and the three Faber girls have convinced Dad that it’s time to get rid of the rusty old cow trough I call a swimming pool.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61680-fabers-food-for-thought-beating-pool-and-trampoline-tariffs http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61680 It was a sunny, beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest, and I decided to take the kids to Retired Farmer Disneyland. It’s a place that sells the best burgers in the area. It was a sunny, beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest, and I decided to take the kids to Retired Farmer Disneyland. It’s a place that sells the best burgers in the area.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61546-fabers-food-for-thought-auction-barns-and-antique-farm-equipment http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61546 It’s a big month for us in the dairy world. Happy June Dairy Month to those who celebrate. It seems appropriate to celebrate the work of all those who care for cows 365 days a year and turn grasses and corn into delicious cheese and ice cream. It’s a big month for us in the dairy world. Happy June Dairy Month to those who celebrate. It seems appropriate to celebrate the work of all those who care for cows 365 days a year and turn grasses and corn into delicious cheese and ice cream.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61430-fabers-food-for-thought-grilled-cheese-and-digested-tmr http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61430 There are several things that just completely mesmerize us as humans. One is the way the campfire dances on a starry night as it licks the wood and dances all around it. Another is the way we can watch a hoof trimmer slice away trimmings on a hoof to reveal either a clean hoof or something more exciting. There are several things that just completely mesmerize us as humans. One is the way the campfire dances on a starry night as it licks the wood and dances all around it. Another is the way we can watch a hoof trimmer slice away trimmings on a hoof to reveal either a clean hoof or something more exciting.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61357-fabers-food-for-thought-cow-feet-and-chewing-tobacco http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61357 I really didn’t want to write this article. I really don’t like that we are fighting with the Canadians. I really didn’t want to write this article. I really don’t like that we are fighting with the Canadians.

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61270-fabers-food-for-thought-oh-canada http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61270 Spring is in the air in the Pacific Northwest as we got our first two days of high 50 degrees. This is affectionately known in our area as “fake spring.” Spring is in the air in the Pacific Northwest as we got our first two days of high 50 degrees. This is affectionately known in our area as “fake spring.”

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61190-fabers-food-for-thought-4-h-calves-and-losing-cats http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61190 It’s Valentine’s Day today as I sit down and pen this. A day created by Hallmark for guys who said they loved you 22 years ago and would keep you posted if there was a change to that. It’s Valentine’s Day today as I sit down and pen this. A day created by Hallmark for guys who said they loved you 22 years ago and would keep you posted if there was a change to that. 

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61087-fabers-food-for-thought-fake-roses-and-economics http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61087 Happy days are here again in the Pacific Northwest as we hit winter solstice and the days are getting longer. It’s amazing how a few days of sunshine will fire back up the dopamine receptors. Happy days are here again in the Pacific Northwest as we hit winter solstice and the days are getting longer. It’s amazing how a few days of sunshine will fire back up the dopamine receptors.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/61007-fabers-food-for-thought-make-allowances-and-coke http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/61007 When contemplating what the worst job on the dairy is, we have several contenders. There is tarping the feed pile as we dodge rat- and silage water-filled tires; there is dealing with retained placentas that chose a later date of exit than the calf that filled it. Dealing with abscesses or backward calves, and the one thing I was dealing with this morning that seemed like great article fodder: dehorning calves. When contemplating what the worst job on the dairy is, we have several contenders. There is tarping the feed pile as we dodge rat- and silage water-filled tires; there is dealing with retained placentas that chose a later date of exit than the calf that filled it. Dealing with abscesses or backward calves, and the one thing I was dealing with this morning that seemed like great article fodder: dehorning calves. 

]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60922-fabers-food-for-thought-dehorning-and-french-maids http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60922 There are several keys to wedded bliss in a marriage where you both work on a farm or farm business. Keys like: Never go to bed angry, the family that prays together stays together, and never move cows together. There are several keys to wedded bliss in a marriage where you both work on a farm or farm business. Keys like: Never go to bed angry, the family that prays together stays together, and never move cows together.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60814-fabers-food-for-thought-moving-cows-and-10-pm-problems http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60814 Welcome to 2025! Like you, I will no doubt be writing checks for the next three months with 2024 scratched out in the top corner. Welcome to 2025! Like you, I will no doubt be writing checks for the next three months with 2024 scratched out in the top corner.

]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60721-fabers-food-for-thought-vitamins-and-ufos http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60721 “Feliz Navidad” was ringing through the Faber household as I sat down to write our Christmas article. Christmas music in the beginning of November seems a little early. Christmas celebrations should have a firm line in being celebrated post-Thanksgiving. “Feliz Navidad” was ringing through the Faber household as I sat down to write our Christmas article. Christmas music in the beginning of November seems a little early. Christmas celebrations should have a firm line in being celebrated post-Thanksgiving.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60629-fabers-food-for-thought-faux-trees-and-ornaments http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60629 It’s that time again in the Pacific Northwest – pumpkin spice lattes, kids’ soccer games and corn harvest. It’s that time again in the Pacific Northwest – pumpkin spice lattes, kids’ soccer games and corn harvest.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60532-fabers-food-for-thought-soccer-war-zones-and-corn-battles http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60532 I was getting ready to go out on the town the other day, and Mrs. Faber was not impressed with my attire. I was getting ready to go out on the town the other day, and Mrs. Faber was not impressed with my attire.

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60480-fabers-food-for-thought-presidents-and-blue-jeans http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60480 T-minus two weeks and all the political calls, signs, ads promising free bread and circuses will be done. T-minus two weeks and all the political calls, signs, ads promising free bread and circuses will be done.

]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60376-fabers-food-for-thought-politics-and-neighbors http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60376 It’s officially fall in the Faber house. How would I know, may you ask? Is it the milk line reaching full levels on my corn kernels and the sound of choppers firing up? Is it the last cuttings of grass coming in? A few more calves fighting lung issues with more foggy mornings? It’s officially fall in the Faber house. How would I know, may you ask? Is it the milk line reaching full levels on my corn kernels and the sound of choppers firing up? Is it the last cuttings of grass coming in? A few more calves fighting lung issues with more foggy mornings?

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60275-fabers-food-for-thought-porch-corn-and-pirates http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60275 It’ll soon be that time of year again: World Dairy Expo time, the Super Bowl of all things bovine. It’ll soon be that time of year again: World Dairy Expo time, the Super Bowl of all things bovine.

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60192-fabers-food-for-thought-pretty-cows-and-grilled-cheese-sandwiches http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60192 The mornings are getting crisp, the leaves are holding onto their last bit of summer life, and it is Mrs. Faber’s favorite time of year. The kids are going back to school. The mornings are getting crisp, the leaves are holding onto their last bit of summer life, and it is Mrs. Faber’s favorite time of year. The kids are going back to school. 

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60120-fabers-food-for-thought-crashing-cars-and-summer-ends http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60120 The year was 1999, and school buses across America were ringing with kids loudly yelling, “Whassup?” The year was 1999, and school buses across America were ringing with kids loudly yelling, “Whassup?”

]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/60051-fabers-food-for-thought-whassup-and-farmer-therapy http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/60051 There is nothing more grounding than being covered with 24-hour-old, dairy-cow-processed total mixed ration (TMR). There is nothing more grounding than being covered with 24-hour-old, dairy-cow-processed total mixed ration (TMR). 

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/59948-fabers-food-for-thought-cow-poop-and-little-dutch-boys http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/59948 It’s a big month in the Faber house as we celebrate the birthday of America and our middle daughter. The plus side of having a child with a birthday on July 4 is that we tell her all the fireworks and barbecues are in her honor. It’s a big month in the Faber house as we celebrate the birthday of America and our middle daughter. The plus side of having a child with a birthday on July 4 is that we tell her all the fireworks and barbecues are in her honor.

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/29-progressive-dairy-faber-s-food-for-thought/post/59851-fabers-food-for-thought-gunpowder-and-hot-dogs http://www.agproud.com/blogs/29/post/59851