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Shrupps step up to leadership role

EDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Tim and Megan Schrupp have accomplished being active both on their dairy farm and in the dairy industry on the local and national levels. Tim and Megan were named …

A coaster wagon upgrade

Editor’s note: This story comes as an update to a story from Kellogg, Minnesota, which Dairy Star published on Oct. 26, 2024, entitled, Finding his own way to help: Franke assists with chopping …

Mark, Tim and Sandy Keller of Kellercrest Registered Holsteins   Mount Horeb, Wisconsin | Dane County | Currently milking 293 cows and 37 dry cows | Total 330 How many times a day do …

Better with cheddar

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–River Falls recommitted itself to dairy food production education with the addition of the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of …

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dairy farming and the Green Bay Packers are synonymous with Wisconsin, an essence that is at the heart of the recently released independent film “Green and Gold,” …

Better with cheddar

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–River Falls recommitted itself to dairy food production education with the addition of the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of …

Defining cheese for the ages

WASHINGTON — On Jan. 22, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin reintroduced the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act to the U.S. Senate — legislation he champions as being vital to …

ROCHESTER, Minn. — When Jaelyn Holz opened up an email from Culver’s detailing their Thank You Farmers Project and how to nominate recipients, Jaelyn knew exactly who she wanted to …

A rainbow following the storm

THORP, Wis. — Tom Lipinski was a dairy farmer, by birth and by choice. He dreamed of farming long enough that all his grandchildren would have memories of Grandpa’s farm. Life had …

Sixty-five years and counting

SLEEPY EYE, Minn. — For over 65 years 79-year-old Gary Hillesheim has been working on his farm, Riverside Dairy, near Sleepy Eye. “That’s all I know,” Hillesheim said. …

Top Performers

Doug and Julie Heintz and Dayne and Katie Heintz of Heintz Badger Valley Farm LLC   Caledonia, Minnesota | Houston County | 175 cows milking How many times a day do you milk, and what is …

Living the dream

MONTEZUMA, Ga. — Growing up in the Bronx did not prevent Pete Gelber from following his interest and becoming a co-owner of Barrington Dairies in Georgia. “When I was a kid, my …

Tell us about your farm and family. Our family farm was founded in 1901 by John Smude, who was born in Poland. The family farm is 123 years old. My dad is the fourth generation running the farm. We …

Kids Corner: The Martin Family

Autumn Martin 12 years old Sixth grade When do you do chores? In the morning I feed calves and, in the evenings, I take turns with my sister feeding calves and milking cows. What is your …

Carrying on as sixth generation

OOSTBURG, Wis. — When Scott Hesselink was in his early 20s, it appeared he was destined for a career in mechanics. He went to school for auto-body repair and favored working in a body shop over …

DEER PARK, Wis. — Years of dedication to milk quality and overall cow health drove Kristin Quist, her family and their farm management team to be named the 2024 recipient of Boehringer …

Small farm, big dreams

COMSTOCK, Wis. — As they work to find their place in agriculture and the dairy industry while also transitioning into ownership of their family’s Polk County dairy farm, Sawyer and …

A once in a lifetime opportunity

WASHINGTON — This past week Dan and Seena Glessing had an experience they will never forget as they attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20 in Washington. “It …

Back to the future

JANESVILLE, Wis. — In 1984, a bull was born at Towns Farms that would earn worldwide recognition. His name was Townson Lindy-ET. Known for transmitting desirable type and protein, Lindy would …

Cherishing a father’s guidance

WESTBY, Wis. — The beginning of any career can have its ups and downs and unforeseen challenges. What made the transition of his family’s farm easier for Brett Von Ruden was having his …

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