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Finding excellence through goals, positive culture

The leadership team at Evergreen Dairy Resort — John Freund (from left), Connie deRoos and Mark Moss — takes a break Feb. 6 at Evergreen Dairy Resort near Antigo, Wisconsin. The farm was recently recognized with a CentralStar ReproStar Award for excellence in their reproduction program.

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. …

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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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Canadian dairy export policy under fire

The House Ways and Means Committee focused on expanding trade at Tuesday’s hearing. Former agricultural trade ambassador Gregg Doud , who is now the president and CEO   of the National …

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Bryanna Handel stands behind the counter at the B.Kurt Dairy & Co. storefront Feb. 18 in Barneveld, Wisconsin. She and her husband, Dylan, opened the store in January to provide a farm-to-table experience for consumers.
Bringing the farm to town
BARNEVELD, Wis. — Jan. 18 was the grand opening for the B.Kurt Dairy & Co. storefront in Barneveld. The successful grand opening saw a steady flow of people come through the doors to …
Molasses cookies
1 cup shortening 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cup molasses 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon …
Chicken tortilla soup
1/2 pound cooked shredded chicken 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can fiesta nacho cheese soup 1 can red enchilada sauce 1-2 cups milk, depending on thickness preference …
Mississippi pot roast
3-5 pounds chuck roast 1 ounce packet ranch dressing 1 ounce packet brown gravy 1/2 cup butter 16-ounce jar pepperoncini peppers and juice Add roast to slow cooker. Add ranch …
Caramel pumpkin cream cheesecake
1 box spice cake mix 1 can pumpkin puree 1 cup water 3 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup caramel topping 1 box softened cream cheese 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup …