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Thrice as nice

The Batterman family — Dennis (from left), Laura and Steven — kneels by Red & White Holstein triplet calves June 17 on their farm where they milk 125 cows near Mayville, Wisconsin. They were born June 10 and are the first set of triplets on the Batterman family dairy farm.

MAYVILLE, Wis. — For the first time in its 89-year history, triplet calves were born at the farm operated by Dennis and Laura Batterman. On June 10, a first-calf heifer gave birth to not one, …

By Grant Cracraft, 13 years old Parents: Matt and Renee Cracraft Brillion, Wis. • Manitowoc County • 75 cows Editor’s note: Dairy Star is having dairy kids journal a day in their …
Isaac Ryan 10 years old When do you do chores? Whenever I am needed. I milk on Saturday and scrape the barn if my grandpa is gone. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My …
John R. Schroeder Courtland, Minnesota Within this feature the Dairy Star   catches up to retired farmers to talk about the ups and downs they had when dairy farming. The feature includes …
HEBRON, Ill. — When Ella Logue was growing up, she questioned why there were hardly any dairy products in her home. The little bit of dairy her family did have was organic. When she …
NORTHFIELD, Minn. — From a long day’s work unloading 1,200 small square bales to the memories of bringing home sweet corn silage in a snowstorm, Tony Fisher has encapsulated his childhood …
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. – Since the age of 16, Jerry Gimler has had a passion for dairy cattle. His passion goes beyond the black and white animals, to cows of all breeds and colors. After traveling …
Columns

Wisconsin farmer files discrimination lawsuit

A Wisconsin dairy farmer is behind a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration. Adam Faust claims the government is discriminating against white farmers. The lawsuit cites the Dairy Margin …

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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest dairy supply and utilization report had good news for the …

  • A visit to Israel

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  • The next chapter

    Dan graduated from high school last month. I can write those words, but it still seems surreal. Even …

  • Something new

    With decades of farm stories filed away in our memories, you would think we’ve seen just about …

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Recipes
Ham and cheese bread pudding
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus     more for greasing pan 2 yellow onions, diced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves,     plus more for garnish 2 …
Jean’s enchiladas
1 1/2 pounds taco meat 16 ounces refried beans 8 ounces sour cream 8 ounces cottage cheese 19 ounces enchilada sauce 1 1/2 pounds shredded cheese 6 soft shells …
Amy Woldt’s hot taco mix
1 pound hamburger meat 2 packages taco seasoning 1 cup sour cream 1 jar taco sauce 1 can nacho fiesta soup 1 can cheddar cheese soup 2 tomatoes, diced 1 onion, …
Ice cream
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Sally’s chicken
2 cups flour 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 cups cracker crumbs 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Soak chicken in salt water …