HASTINGS, Minn. — With their back to critical habitat and surrounded by about 100 houses in a mile radius, the Reuters knew that expanding their dairy farm was not an option. …
SHERRILL, Iowa — On Christmas Day, Olmar Rocket Surprise will turn 3-months-old at her new home with 3-year-old Gracie Dupont, the youngest of three kids. Gracie is the winner of this …
In a continued effort to battle highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in U.S. dairy herds, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new federal order Dec. 6 — the National Milk Testing …
DORCHESTER, Wis. — Robotic dairy farming has taught Jake Peissig to think outside the box and let the technology work for him, helping to maximize his efficiency and profitability. Peissig …
WILLARD, Wis. — A simple slip of paper, drawn from a box among hundreds of others, gave 14-year-old Clara Williams a Christmas gift that will keep on giving for a long time — her very …
BONDUEL, Wis. — Luke Stern was drawn to dairy farming as a young boy, even though he did not grow up on a dairy farm. “My dad is an agronomist and has a herd of beef cows,” …
MADISON, Wis. — For over eight months the dairy industry, agriculture and public health officials have been trying to stop the spread of HPAI H5N1, while gaining little understanding of how the …
Calvin Thomas 12 years old Seventh grade When do you do chores? 5:30-6:30 p.m. every night. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite is taking care of my …
Tell us about your farm and family. I have lived on my family farm my entire life. The Korn Family Farm has been in operation for five generations. It started in 1872 by my great-great-great …
Around 100 members Cashton, Wisconsin Monroe County Tell us about your chapter. We are a chapter in rural Wisconsin where our roots are deep in tradition. We have just over 100 members …
PLOVER, Wis. — No two farms have the same recipe for profitability and success. However, three Wisconsin dairy farmers — Mitch Breunig, Corey Hodorff and Tony Brey — came together …
ATKINS, Iowa — On July 1, 2023, Iowa passed Senate File 315, setting in motion a new movement in dairy consumption in the state. It legalized the sale of raw milk under certain conditions and …
A.I. Technician ABS Global 31 years experience Describe your current route and how many farms do you breed at? I started this route with ABS Global in July from scratch. I cover parts of …
HIXTON, Wis. — Halfway through America’s Dairyland on Interstate 94, travelers can partake in a slice of Wisconsin’s most famous product at Hixton Cheese & Village Market. …
LYONS, Neb. — Not long after moving to a 5-acre plot in the country, Blake and Angie Meyer found their niche raising, breeding, selling and showing Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. Their farm, …
Some visions have changed for Mark and Natalie Schmitt’s four kids — Jonathan, Katie, Michael and Austin — who were featured in Kids Corner in the Oct. 9, 2004 edition of Dairy …
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — A focus on profitability regardless of herd size or goals was the basis of a presentation given by Ben Rupchis at the American Dairy Goat Association national convention in …
WAYNESBORO, Ga. — The past two years, Ryan and Whitney Keith have experienced many changes, from buying their own dairy to updating facilities and doubling their herd. The Keiths milk 310 …
LESTER PRAIRIE, Minn. — After years of dedication to the Guernsey breed and developing an in-depth breeding program, brother and sister — Kevin Anderson and Karen Johnson — were …
PLAINVIEW, Minn. — For John and Kris Miller, who started their dairy farm from scratch, being named Wabasha County Farm Family of the Year is an honor they identify as one of their proudest …