July 29, 2025

15 years working in dairy cattle reproduction

15 years working in dairy cattle reproduction, developed the “boots on the ground” approach he is known for in assessing all aspects of business organization, operations and finance. Additional services include full-service farm management, crisis management, employee training and court-ordered receiverships. Based in New Holstein, WI, the team serves farms and businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond.

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One little piggy

by Sally Colby

March 4, 2026

As African swine fever (ASF) inches closer to the U.S., many countries are already dealing with the devastating disease that can shut down both large ...

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Mass. Blue Ribbon Calf Sale coming soon

by Maddy Poitras

March 4, 2026

I am Maddy Poitras, an active Junior member in the seven major dairy breeds associations. Every year the event I most look forward to, which starts th...

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Harrell shares secrets of success at 2026 NC Commodities Conference

ning of different colors. Go out every by Karl H. Kazaks

March 4, 2026

Over 650 people attended the 2026 North Carolina Commodities Conference. One of the highlight speakers was Alex Harrell, farmer from southwest Georgia...

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Third-gen swine farmer carries on family tradition

by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

March 4, 2026

For Kerry Hollier, owner of Teasel Meadow Farms in Red Creek, NY, raising pigs is in his blood. For the past 10 years, he’s raised freezer pork and fe...