Matthew J. Grassi

1 month ago | dairyherd.com | Taylor Leach |Matthew J. Grassi |Jennifer Shike |Maureen Hanson

Some call it concentrated yogurt. Others call it yogurt cheese. No matter the description, labneh is an ancient Middle Eastern dairy staple that is making a fresh appearance in the U.S. dairy case. John Deere announces the release of its new 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader. The new telescopic loader offers 16-plus feet of reach while still being compact enough to work in barns or other tight spaces.

1 month ago | dairyherd.com | Matthew J. Grassi |Taylor Leach |Karen Bohnert |Tyne Morgan

With the drive to improve, Wiebren Jonkman, a visionary young dairy producer, purchased a Merced, California dairy and transformed it into a beacon of modern agricultural success. March 20, 2025 09:05 AM ·

2 months ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert |Matthew J. Grassi |Rhonda Brooks |Maureen Hanson

In the dairy industry, the term “cheap labor” often surfaces in conversations, especially when discussing immigrant workers. However, this term is misleading and doesn’t accurately reflect the invaluable contributions of these workers. Let’s explore the realities and dispel some myths surrounding the labor force driving America’s dairy farms. The Backbone of Dairy ProductionMost of today’s dairy producers learned the ropes of milking cows early, often before they even learned to drive.

Feb 11, 2025 | agweb.com | Chris Bennett |Matthew J. Grassi |Michelle Rook |Jim Wiesemeyer

Shotguns, chainsaws, and viral video. Welcome to God’s country and one of the wildest hunting tales ever to spill from the deep woods. On a crisp winter morning, as a pair of UTV buggies crashed through a Louisiana realm of monster bucks and wild pigs, surrounded by cathedral cypress stands and dripping Spanish moss, a manic Jack Russell chased a gray squirrel around the base of a red oak and vanished.

Jan 27, 2025 | agweb.com | Matthew J. Grassi |Michelle Rook |Rhonda Brooks |Paul Neiffer