Caring for Dairy Cows in All Sorts of Weather

Caring for Dairy Cows in All Sorts of Weather

When winter arrives, we aren’t the only ones bundling up to stay warm.  As a dairy farmer, I want you to know we pay special attention to the health of our baby calves during harsh weather to make sure they are protected sufficiently from the elements. ...
Fear Not! The Milk You Drink Contains NO Antibiotics.

Fear Not! The Milk You Drink Contains NO Antibiotics.

We just celebrated National Chocolate Chip Day, and I think we all know that the best way to eat a chocolate chip cookie is with an ice-cold glass of milk. Today, more people are interested in learning about where their food comes from and how it is produced. I often...
rBST FREE!

rBST FREE!

rBST FREE! – This is a new label you may see on many dairy products these days. As a dairy farmer, I’ll admit I didn’t know much about what rBST was, so I decided to educate myself on the topic through conversations with other dairy farmers and processing...
Skinny Southwest Chicken Dip

Skinny Southwest Chicken Dip

CommonGround volunteer Melisa Konecky shared her recipe for Skinny Southwest Chicken Dip with Pure Nebraska viewers.   Skinny Southwest Chicken Dip 1 1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder2 cups...