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Zoetis (zo-EH-tis) is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on a 60-year history as the animal health business of Pfizer, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services.

I am a Radio TV communications major. I lived on a farm in North Dakota for 8 years. Three years in Golva, North Dakota and about 5 in Delamere, North Dakota. I love to travel. We have a big garden every year. I still make soap and can about anything.

Jason Gehler is the Vice President and Senior market Advisor for Hedge Plus, a small farm marketing firm located in Jackson, Wiscosin. Jason is the author of the company’s weekly report, which provides analysis about what’s happening in the corn, soybean and wheat markets. Hedge Plus works with hundreds of farmers throughout the Midwest, helping them make better cash sales while also using all of the hedging tools available to help them improve their bottom line. Jason graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2005 with a degree in agricultural business management and has been working with Patrick Hayes, President of Hedge Plus, for close to three years. For any questions or comments or to find out about how Hedge Plus can help you, call us at 1-866-677-0306.

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.

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.

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.

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.