LUXEMBURG, Wis. — Megan Salentine is a fan of all things fair-related. From showing livestock with family and friends to emceeing the Kewaunee County Fair auction, the 21-year-old has made some …
FOUNTAIN, Minn. — In the early mid-2000s, the Zoellner family got the first of what they have since nicknamed their “gateway chickens.” For them, the fowl opened doors to a …
PESHTIGO, Wis. — When doubling his land base three years ago, first-generation farmer Aaron Pape was looking for the best utilization of land to drive a profit. He found that niche in grazing …
WASHINGTON — For those stepping up to serve and protect the U.S., access to a cold glass of nature’s most perfect food — milk — is not currently a given. Republican Rep. …
HATLEY, Wis. — Seeking opportunities for collaboration and leadership came naturally to Heidi Fischer after she left her corporate job to join her husband’s family on their Marathon …
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Alfalfa, one of the key components to healthy feed and healthy cows, has its own battles to stay healthy. Some of those battles include pests or drought, but …
WIEN, Wis. — Protecting the natural resources of Wisconsin is a concern shared by many, dairy farmers included. For many years, residents of Marathon County have struggled with the health of …
HUTCHINSON, Minn. — Empowering women in the dairy industry one speech at a time is a focus for dairy farmer Katy Schultz. Schultz was the keynote at the Women in Dairy: Farming with Family …
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. — Johann “CJ” Spangenberg has been dairy farming since he was 16 years old. During his tenure, he has worked on many farms in various countries with different …
Ariann Doe New England, North Dakota Hettinger County 250 cows Tell us about your family and farm. This is a fourth-generation farm. My grandparents started this farm in 1952. Currently, …
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 …
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ensuring employees feel valued and understand the significance of their work was an employee retention tip shared during a panel-style seminar entitled “Keys to …
The number of dairy farms has been decreasing at a steady rate. But in 2024, the rate of decline slowed in Minnesota according to Nicole Neeser, DVM, division director of dairy and meat inspection …
FREEPORT, Minn. — When Tyler Roerick was in high school, he had zero intentions of returning to the home farm. After one year of college, that all changed. “I relief milked for a few …
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. — Producers undecided about automation recently had the opportunity to learn the good and bad from dairy producers who had already made the switch. During the …
Jarrod Kollwelter of JC-Kow Farms Whitewater, Wisconsin | Walworth County | 240 cows How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk three …
WALDO, Wis. — Sometimes, children come back to the farm after working other jobs or having other careers. Sometimes though they never leave, as is the case with the Mullikins. The desire …
PORTAGE, Wis. — The final steps in restoring production at the Associated Milk Producers Inc. cheese processing and packaging plant in Portage are underway following a January 2023 fire. While …
HUMBIRD, Wis. — For Scott Pralle and Pam Selz-Pralle, their goal has been to remain focused on breeding a balanced cow — one that can excel at production while staying healthy and …
ANTIGO, Wis. — Paying attention to the details has created a culture of excellence at Evergreen Dairy Resort, and that culture is credited as a foundation of the farm’s success. …