by Lucas Plamann | Jan 3, 2018 | Uncategorized |
There is a regularly occurring statement that goes around this time of year: “Resolutions were made to be broken!” While as many as 45 percent of Americans say they usually make New Year’s resolutions, only 8 percent are successful in keeping their resolutions....
by Lucas Plamann | Dec 20, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Would a rancher drive a tractor around with only 3 wheels? Would a farmer start fall harvest with broken machinery? Of course not! Milking equipment is harvesting equipment, and should be treated the same way! Yes, with $14 milk everyone is stretching their nickels...
by Lucas Plamann | Dec 4, 2017 | Uncategorized |
As the year of 2017 is on its last days, we look back and remember another jam-packed and eventful year. As the rollercoaster of a year went up and down, there was a notable amount of stand out moments. There was a rough spot this year where farmers, unluckily,...
by Pam | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized |
The low price of milk can take a toll on the dairy family. When cash flow is a struggle, the money needed to provide the basic family needs may not be there, or at least there may be at a shortfall. Not having the money to cover expenses causes stress not just in...
by Lucas Plamann | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Water is an extremely valuable resource on a dairy farm. In the great Midwest we are fortunate to be able to go about our everyday farm chores without worrying about water restrictions. From a nutrition standpoint water is also the most important component in...
by Pam | Nov 20, 2017 | Uncategorized |
“Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So believe the answer will come. It will.” –Norman Vincent Peale There is no denying dairy producers are facing tough problems. Because the price of milk has...
by Lucas Plamann | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized |
As Thanksgiving is right around the corner let’s take some time to talk about something every farmers is thankful for: Heifer Calves! (I can count on one hand the number of times I have heard about a farmer being upset when a heifer calf is born!) Heifers are...
by Lucas Plamann | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized |
It’s Halloween and that dreadful white stuff is already making its first appearance! With farmers still busy in the field, winter will be here before we know it. With that being said, it’s time to knock out that list of final farm preparations for winter! It’s a lot...
by Pam | Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized |
By: Lucas Plamann About a year ago I came across on article on Facebook, one that we as dairy producers really don’t want to see; “Why you shouldn’t drink milk”. Furious before even reading the article, I followed the link, and to my disappointment, it was...
by Pam | Jun 4, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Did you know that a cow doesn’t swallow her food right away? Cows go through a process called regurgitation. This a fancy way of saying that their food goes down into their stomach and back up to be chewed up again and again. This is also known to many as...
