| Kids Corner: The Hoehnes and Ruthers |
Kent and Amber Hoehne farm with Rob and Amy Ruther. They milk 50 cows on their dairy near Frazee, Minn.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Schefers showcase summer forage, dairy modernizations with tour |
ST. STEPHEN, Minn. – Sunny skies met dairy and crop producers as they gathered at the Lyle and Becky Schefers farm, Schefers Dairy, LLC, on Aug. 17 for a Summer Forage and Dairy Modernization Field Day.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Generation changes: The Griffins |
The following is a comparison of how much things cost for the Griffin family: The Griffins are from Rochester, Minn., and are currently milking 65 cows. The three generations all grew up on the same farm. Walter is no longer farming. Dan welcomed son, Kevin, to the farm three years ago, and they currently work together. Kevin bought the herd and is gradually taking over more responsibilities on the farm.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Vita Plus event celebrates dairy women |
HILLSBORO, Wisc. – Aug. 20 was a big day at Ocooch Dairy. The Mlsna family welcomed nearly 150 women from dairy farms and dairy businesses to its farm for the Vita Plus Expedition: Chick Day 2010 – a day of celebration, learning, and fun.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Give it time |
BELGRADE, Minn. – Time and patience have created optimal grazing pastures for Joe Borgerding and Loren Schmitz.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Moser, Meyer chosen as 2010-11 Iowa Dairy Royalty |
DES MOINES, Iowa – On the eve of the Iowa State Fair, Kendra Moser was named the 57th Iowa Dairy Princess and Alyssa Meyer was named the Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Women In Jeans: DeAnna Lilienthal |
We milk 35 to 40 cows, have 30 heifers and 60 head of beef. In between milkings I drive 70 miles to the Chisago County Government Center, where I work in County Administration.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| A State Fair love affair |
MINNEOTA, Minn. – Love can take many different forms. There is the love of family; the profound passion for one’s chosen career; and perhaps the most celebrated of all, romantic love.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Silage corn moisture dropping rapidly |
ELLSWORTH, Wis. – Mike Rohl is looking forward to this year’s corn silage harvest.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Steinlage takes on another royalty role |
Des Moines, Iowa – “I absolutely love it. This is the best opportunity that has ever come to me,” said 20-year-old Katie Steinlage of her summer internship with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Producing their state beverage |
HARRINGTON, Del. – In a state where milk is the official beverage, the Knutsen family is doing their best to provide. They are one of less than 80 dairy producers left in Delaware.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Celebrating rural life |
UNDERWOOD, Minn. – Over 750 people gathered together at the John and Connie Quaal dairy farm near Underwood, Minn., on Aug. 15 to celebrate faith and rural life.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| A day in the life of the Heise family |
LAKE CITY, Minn. – With summer winding down, the Heise family cranked up their busy schedule.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Nutrition, cow comfort help Maschka Dairy excel in production |
What is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? 30,252 milk, 1,012 fat and 908 protein.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Dairy producers opt out with looming EU regulation |
LITCHFIELD, Minn. – For Rod Goeller of Bluffton, Minn., the upcoming SCC reduction was the last straw.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Klaphakes install robotic milkers, make overall upgrades |
FREEPORT, Minn. – Steve Klaphake, along with his wife, Pam, has been farming for 30 years. Yet changes on his dairy this summer have left him feeling like a rookie.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Severe weather strikes again |
SARTELL, Minn. – The storm hit hard and fast on Aug. 13. It came without warning, and had passed in 15 minutes, but the damage it left behind is something many will never forget.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Out of touch |
Collin Peterson and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association seem to be out of touch with the real needs of dairy farmers.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| The good and bad of wind energy |
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. – There’s an increasing trend and interest in renewable energy across the country. Twenty-four states already have renewable energy standards (RES) in place, with goals ranging from 105 MW in Iowa to 25 percent renewable power by 2025 in Minnesota. (U.S. Department of Energy)
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Dairy Profile: Mark Trcka |
Our farm has been in the family for 131 years. My wife, Deb, and I are the fifth generation on the farm. In 1990 we started to purchase the farm from my parents.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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