The phrase “room for improvement” often carries a negative connotation. But for the dairy industry in Nebraska, having room to improve means potential for expansion that could result in positive economic return for dairy producers.
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Kris Bousquet of Midwest Dairy’s Nebraska Division shows Tekamah-Herman third graders exactly what it is that dairy cows eat. The stop in the dairy barn was one of six stations at the Ag Literacy Festival held last week at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Mark Jackson/Burt County Plaindealer
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Kris Bousquet of Midwest Dairy’s Nebraska Division shows Tekamah-Herman third graders exactly what it is that dairy cows eat. The stop in the dairy barn was one of six stations at the Ag Literacy Festival held last week at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Mark Jackson/Burt County Plaindealer
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com .
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