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Actively involved in farming since the late 80’s. Family includes my wife of 29 years, a son, a daughter and a grandson. I was raised on the farm I now operate, but was away from farming for 10 years. I came back to the farm because it was what I wanted to do.

My primary interest is in the biotech industry and ag policy. I worked for 5 years as a crop consultant at Southern States Cooperative and have completed a M.S. in Agriculture emphasizing Agronomy and Applied Economics. Currently I work as a data scientist.

Have your agronomic questions answered by a Farm Journal agronomist. E-mail us directly at corncollege@farmjournal.com, and we’ll respond on this blog to provide an interactive dialogue.

Directly from pastures and hay fields across the country! Please share what pasture/forage conditions are really like in your area. Send your comments, as well as photos and videos, to pasturecomments@agweb.com. (Comments will be edited for brevity and clarity.) Also include your county and state, just to help other readers know where you are located.

Ron was educated as a mathematics teacher, trained as a land use economist and has been involved with trading futures for more than 20 years. His professional designations include: MAI, CMT. Ron now keeps one finger in real estate, three fingers in trading and has allowed one finger to retire.

Chris Galen is the Senior Vice President of Communications for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in Arlington, VA. Since 1997, Galen has helped develop and disseminate NMPF’s communications on issues as diverse as economic policy, environmental, food safety and animal health regulations, and international trade. He edits NMPF’s publications, oversees the content of its website, and serves as spokesman for the group with the news media and the public. Prior to working at NMPF, Galen worked for two members of Congress, the White House, and another food industry trade association. He also worked as a television anchor and reporter in his native Midwest. Chris attended college at the University of Nebraska, where he majored in journalism. He has a wife and kids. The opinions in this blog, On the Udder Hand, are Galen’s alone.

Randy Johnson is a retired military man, with 25+ Years Forecasting - Short Range, Long Range, and Aviation Weather around the world.

Dustin received his Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business where his studies targeted the financial markets. Dustin has extensive experience helping agricultural producers with their price risk management. Dustin works with a wide net of large producers throughout the Midwest. His analytical market approach and objective hedge strategy development is specific to the needs of every individual. In addition to agricultural hedging, Dustin has a thorough understanding of foreign currency markets and international trade. He believes high ethical standards and excellent customer service are the foundation of successful long term broker/client relationships.

Dr. Bob Milligan is Senior Consultant with Dairy Strategies, LLC and Professor Emeritus, Cornell University. His insights come from 35 years of working with farm businesses. He also was an award-winning teacher in the fifth-ranked undergraduate business program in the country. Bob lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact him at 651 647-0495 Visit his Web site at www.dairystrategies.com or www.aLearningEdge.com.

Kennedy and Coe, LLC is an accounting and consulting firm (www.kcoe.com) based in Salina, Kan. A significant portion of the firm’s staff and clientele is focused in the agriculture industry with offices in Kansas and Colorado and clients throughout the U.S. This blog will feature their expert advice.