Carter Tschida 12 years old Seventh grade When do you do chores? I usually get up at 7 a.m. and help Dad feed heifers and cows. At night, I feed hay to the heifers and youngstock. What is …
You know it is summertime when your kitchen is overflowing with fresh strawberries, rhubarb and hungry kids on summer day schedules. There never seems to be enough time to get everything done. I have …
The agriculture department announced the May Federal Milk Order Class III milk price at $18.57 per …
I’m sure many dairy farmers have had a tremendously busy spring. We have to prepare our fields for …
Traditions. Heritage. Legacy. These words are the foundations of our industry, laid by our ancestors …
We got our first crop of hay put up in record time. That is not typical, thanks to breakdowns and …
Occasionally, I find myself driving around at 2 a.m. on call and reaching for a podcast to stay …
Having officially attained middle age, I’ve decided to make some changes in my life. For …
Dairy farming in particular is a demanding and often under-appreciated profession. It is a life …