HAZEL GREEN, Wis. — In January, Nick Hilby lost his business partner and lifelong friend, Brandon Martin, to brain cancer. It was Martin who had given Hilby the opportunity to farm. …
LUANA, Iowa — Being in charge of hosting the Iowa Holstein Association’s annual show means there must be trust involved with those you are working with. What show host Trent Henkes did …
MADISON, Wis. — Over 400 agricultural enthusiasts convened on Wisconsin’s capitol city to learn more about legislative issues of impact, and to take their concerns and ideas to their …
KIMBALL, Minn. — Anna Donnay has had a single goal for some time that she has been continuously working towards. “I have always wanted to come back to the farm,” Donnay said. …
BALTIC, S.D. — At Driftwood Dairy, managing cows is only part of the job — managing people is equally as important. Just ask Oscar Rivera, the farm manager responsible for overseeing the …
WAUPUN, Wis. — Driven by data, the dairy industry requires producers to constantly reevaluate information to make the best decisions for continued improvement. Three times a year, new …
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — From a farming family to a pastoral calling, Rob Roozeboom has conquered and learned many things throughout his life. Roozeboom spoke during the prayer breakfast March …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? Our herd is 730 cows; we milk 650 cows three times a day. Our current herd average is 33,197 pounds of …
MADISON, Wis. — Although he did not grow up on a farm, Wisconsin State Republican Sen. Patrick Testin embraces the importance of agriculture, not only in the 24th Senate District, but …
MAUSTON, Wis. — Preparing for a concentrated animal feeding operation inspection does not have to be intimidating said farmers and CAFO specialists at a workshop held by the University of …
ALLENTON, Wis. — In January 2024, 27-year-old Curtis Nehm lost his life in a farm accident. The tragedy prompted a grief-stricken community to create a program focused on the safety of …
Kalista Giese Eden, Wisconsin Fond du Lac County 1,150 cows Tell us about your family and farm. I, along with sisters Kayli, Kaianne and Kaydence, represent the fifth generation of …
WAUPUN, Wis. — Driven by data, the dairy industry requires producers to constantly reevaluate information to make the best decisions for continued improvement. Three times a year, new …
DURAND, Wis. — Every June, the Pepin County Dairy Promotion committee puts on its June Dairy Breakfast. This summer will be the 37th consecutive year of the event. In 2020, the committee …
SAUK CITY, Wis. — FFA members can participate in a variety of activities, from judging cattle to career development events and public speaking. Members from the Sauk Prairie FFA officer team …
STEWARTVILLE, Minn. — On Sept. 7, 2024, dairy farmer Willie Dux went out to his beef cow pasture by himself to sort out the bull. The day would prove pivotal, pushing him to sell the cows and …
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two of Minnesota FFA’s state star finalists have earned a shot at the organization’s top awards for 2025 through involvement on their families’ dairy farms. …
RAYMOND, Minn. — Aaron Zenner grew up on his parents’ dairy farm and often tinkered with wood to make toy farm machinery. Today, he has turned his hobby into a full-time career. …
BLACK WOLF, Wis. — In 1922, a barn unlike any other in the area was built near the shores of Lake Winnebago. Located in the small town of Black Wolf near Oshkosh, the barn stood on a 400-acre …
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — When Seth Loudenbeck and his dad, Steve, needed a better place to house the youngest members of their growing herd, they decided to build a nursery. Housing all their female …