Grim Dairy sounds like a metaphor for the multiyear downturn in milk prices and the struggles of many farms in Ohio and other states. But Eric Grim, who grazes and milks 70 Jersey and Guernsey cows (and one Ayrshire), in…
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Farm Bureau to offer Dairy Revenue Protection insurance
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in cooperation with American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, has developed a new risk management insurance product for dairy farmers. Approved by the Agriculture Department’s Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, “Dairy Revenue Protection” insurance will provide dairy…
Independent dairy farmers have to find new homes for milk
Supply and demand are to blame for the scramble some independent milk producers find themselves in the middle of to find a new marketing mechanism for their dairy product. In the last several months, the Dairy Farmers of America’s Dairy…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 24, 2017
Working to secure the milk supply
Ohio Farm Bureau is part of an effort examining ways to secure the state’s milk supply in the event of an outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease. Under the national Secure Milk Supply Plan, if foot-and-mouth disease is diagnosed…
Milking technology helps foster a human touch
Davidson Dairy and their “robot milkers” are the subject of this recent segment of the Our Ohio TV series.
Life on White Diamond Farm
At 27, Karl Wedemeyer is considered young in the agricultural community but he’s known for his lifetime that production agriculture was his future.
Seth Teter - Feb. 25, 2014
Cow to carton
Meeting this farm family showed us how a grocery store staple has roots in local agriculture
Seth Teter - Jan. 29, 2013
All Out on the Table
Farm family invites public to come and see how milk is made
Cream of Corn Soup with Rosemary
This simple soup can be made with fresh, frozen or canned corn. For an even richer texture, substitute ½ cup of heavy cream for the whole milk.
Real Deal Chocolate Pudding
If you’ve never attempted to make pudding from scratch, here’s a recipe that will tempt you to take the leap. It has all the trappings of a decadent dessert including rich whole milk, eggs, and a double dose of chocolate.