They are estimating that over 60,000 navy blue corduroy jackets will be invading the streets of Louisville and Freedom Hall this week (October 29 – November 1st) for the 87th National FFA Convention! Whether this is your first time at convention or you’re a pro at it, here are some things that you must do! GO TO THE SESSIONS When… Read More
Meet some of our lovely ladies!
When we launched our blog, our goal was to have a conversation with consumers about agriculture, dairy products and how our family is involved in this great industry. Our family farm is a business with our commodity being milk but we also sell breeding stock. If you have interest in live animals or embryos (Registered Ayrshires or Holsteins), I encourage… Read More
What is the World Dairy Expo?
As someone involved in the dairy industry, being able to attend the World Dairy Expo (WDE) might be my favorite week of the year! How to explain the World Dairy Expo to someone that has never been though? Every year, dairy cattle and people that love them invade the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. According to their website, in 2013… Read More
Are there antibiotics in dairy products?
What parent doesn’t feel awful when their child gets sick? Since she was 3 months old, my Miss A has had to deal with more then her fair share of ear infections. We have had several nights where she is miserable, doesn’t sleep, and tugs incessantly on her ears. The next day, we make an appointment with our pediatrician, wait for… Read More
Top 10 State Fair Memories
10. Concerts – They came to our city, we miscounted all the beer we drank, we shook it for them and one of us even dislocated their shoulder without even knowing it. We drank a beer(s) and didn’t want the week to end. I can’t think of a better way to end a hot and hard day of work at… Read More
What do field signs mean?
What Do Field Signs Mean? It’s the last day of July and in central Illinois the crops look amazing. The possibility of another record harvest is real and so it’s not surprising that farmers and input suppliers want to brag a little about the bountiful corn and soybean crop. You may have noticed then the numerous signs along the… Read More