Country Folks, Dairy
Posted on December 24, 2025
The American Dairy Coalition , which focuses on federal dairy policy, met virtually this December to wrap up 2025 and look ahead to 2026. GT Thompson, chair of the House Ag Committee, opened the session. “It’s an exciting time for dairy,” said Thompson. “A lot of good things are happening. We will b...
Country Folks
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
December 24, 2025
"About 25% of a dairy’s production costs are going to be in raising heifer replacements. So, they are not actually paying the bills right now, but the...
Country Folks
December 24, 2025
“Coming down and kicking the tires” on something is a colloquial invitation for someone to come and inspect or test a product or service before buying...
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Crop
December 24, 2025
The Dec. 10, 2025 issue of Country Folks listed 11 advertisements for hay crops, one of which was for organic hay. This is relevant, because one year ...
Country Folks
December 17, 2025
This year’s Keystone Farm Show is one of the largest in its 28-year history. Started in 1998, the Keystone Farm Show carved out an important marketing...
