I grew up dehorning cattle...this advancement in precise breeding is so exciting to see!

This is an important topic that doesn't get talked about enough...cattle improve the planet. Yes, everything we as humans do has an impact on our climate, but cattle are not adding to additional warming. Farmers around the world continue to produce more food using fewer resources than ever before because of advancements in science, technology and innovation.

We continue to learn more about soil health each year. We know that the organic matter in soil provides the main reservoir of nutrients that feed plants. We know the amount of organic matter affects soil's water holding capacity and water availability to plants. And we know that increasing soil organic matter from 1 to 3 percent can reduce erosion 20+%. But how realistic are your yearly goals on building organic matter? It's difficult to be patient, but the data supports the use of no-til, cover crops AND using manure over time. Slow and steady is still great progress!

This is an exciting time as we watch the milk fat conversation changing...the latest research differentiates milk fat as a unique saturated fat, with over 400 different types of fatty acids that support the reduction of certain illnesses like Type 2 diabetes and stroke. We are blessed with so many choices at the grocery story - but let's not lose site of nutrition!

We hear constant recommendations from "experts" about reducing dairy and meat consumption to help reduce green house gas emissions. But would that truly help the environment? The real expert on GHG's speaks out to set the record straight.