Johnf Oncken News Today

Columnist John Oncken shares views on the largest cheese company, the most productive Holstein, affordable diesel prices, and a letter from Beloit, Wisconsin.

Challenged with dwindling crowds, Farm Technology Days officials are experimenting with a non-farm site at Baraboo for the 2023 show.

Once a thriving oasis of dairy farms, shopping malls, warehouses, suburbs and freeways now fill the landscape in Chino Valley.

There were always only two days on the farm where little work – other than necessary chores – was done: Thanksgiving and Christmas.

From rising milk production to increased attendance at World Dairy Expo, John Oncken takes a look behind the scenes.

You ran out of time before Christmas to select that perfect gift. No fear, cheese comes in the right size, color and will be a long remembered gift.

But what is an organization supposed to do if there cannot be a gathering of their members? Go the virtual route, or nothing at all, are the choices –  with nothing at all being an almost sure way to totally lose contact with members and other ag reps, maybe forever. After about 10 months of the virtual efforts, I’m not sure of the actual farmer participation or learning value, but it seems to be working.  To be honest, farmers and their suppliers are more interested in the weather, c...