Abby Bauer, Editor

Abby Bauer serves as the managing editor for the Journal of Nutrient Management.

Abby grew up on a dairy farm near Plymouth, Wis. She received a master’s degree from North Carolina State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

She previously served as a University of Wisconsin agricultural extension agent. She co-chaired the first three Midwest Manure Summits held in Green Bay, Wis.

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A do-it-yourself dairyman
Dairy

Dairyman Shawn Saylor is what one might consider a jack-of-all trades; in fact, “super handyman” is even part of his email address
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See the potential
First Thoughts

There are times in life when we could use some encouragement
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Room to dream
Dairy

Within eyeshot of Ellington in north central Connecticut sits Oakridge Dairy, the state’s largest dairy farm
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Someone else’s shoes
First Thoughts

Each of us is on our own journey of life
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Keep the lagoon in working order
Storage

An important part of manure management is a place for storage; manure needs somewhere to go while it awaits its final destination
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On the leading edge
Dairy

Simple, yet effective. That is how Justin Gioletti describes the current manure handling system on his family’s farm
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Stuck on farming
First Thoughts

A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from a reader you might put into the “unhappy customer” category
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Focused on family and the future
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Nestled in a valley in south central Wisconsin is the aptly named Ripp’s Dairy Valley
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First Thoughts: The Name Game
First Thoughts

Most people put a lot of thought into choosing a name, whether it is for a child, a business, or even a pet. A name is a long-term commitment, one that is not easily changed. We want to be sure we get
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Making manure shine
Dairy

Louisiana dairyman Brent Duncan considers manure to be “a diamond in the rough.”
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Why these farms chose digesters
Dairy

Anaerobic digesters are one way to capture more value from manure, but they come with a substantial price tag. Farm owners must consider the pros and cons before committing to this long-term investment
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Opportunity awaits
First Thoughts

If you live in an area where livestock outnumber people, manure being used as a fertilizer source is simply common practice
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Policy Watch: United States
Policy Watch

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for grants that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses make energy efficiency improvements and invest in renewable...
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Policy Watch: California
Policy Watch

A man in California plead guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft after convincing investors he was building anaerobic digesters on dairies in California and Idaho
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Policy Watch: Missouri
Policy Watch

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in April that a state law prohibiting counties from imposing regulations on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) does not violate the state’s constitution
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Policy Watch: Wisconsin
Policy Watch

Farmers in Laketown, Wis., scored a victory when a newly elected town board voted unanimously to abandon a recently passed ordinance that would have greatly impacted growing farms in their area
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A foundation built on diversity
News

The old saying, “Don’t put your all your eggs in one basket,” is a mantra for the Johnson family of Peterson, Minn
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A sustainable wish
First Thoughts

A few days ago, an interesting segment on the late night news caught my attention. The reporter was stationed at John’s Disposal Facility, a Milwaukee-area recycling center that takes in about 500...
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Country roads
First Thoughts

Lately, I often find the song “Take me home, country roads” stuck in my head. I taught my children the chorus, and now the John Denver classic has become one of the songs my son asks me to...
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Inspired to farm closer to nature
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Farming is nothing new for the Roche family, who has been raising livestock and growing crops at their farm in southeastern Wisconsin for 170 years. What has changed in recent years
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