MILLADORE, Wis. — Ryan and Sherri Goedken moved to central Wisconsin three years ago to chase their dream of building a herd of highly productive registered Holsteins with deep pedigrees. The …
LODI, Wis. — Situated 66 feet above Lake Wisconsin, the view at Schoepp Farms is picturesque. With the farm’s unique location comes a large responsibility, making the Schoepp family’s …
MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made her first trip to World Dairy Expo Sept. 30 in Madison. While at Expo, Rollins spoke to a standing-room-only crowd for a Fireside …
MADISON, Wis. — When it comes to what is trending in components, protein is the new butterfat. The shift to protein-rich products, like cottage cheese, is placing a premium on this component. …
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — While Olivia Jennrich grew up within the city limits of Jefferson, her connection to Guernseys began on her grandparents’ dairy farm in New Glarus about an hour away. The …
BURTRUM, Minn. — Billy Koopmeiners and his wife, Amber, put in long days every day at their dairy farm. Some days, though, they also put in long hours with their local fire department and first …
What is your herd health program? We have pregnancy checks the first and third Thursday of every month. We give Vira Shield 6+L5 HB, SRP, One shot at dry-off, and treat with Quartermaster and …
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 400 youth from across the U.S. and Canada donned their white pants and shirts and headed out to participate in the World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest Sept. 26, which …
MADISON, Wis. — Braeden Bechel did not always have an affinity for dairy judging. “My dad took me to my first practice when I was in third or fourth grade, and I didn’t want to go; I …
Samantha Laveau Schmidt Wrenshall, Minnesota Carlton County 100 cows Tell us about your family and farm. Laveau Dairy is a family-owned and operated farm owned by my parents, Peter and Kim …
SLEEPY EYE, Minn. — Helping others is an important character pillar for Craig and Joleen Dittbenner, which has led to their being named the Brown County Farm Family of the Year. “It …
MADISON, Wis. — As dairy judging results were announced Sept. 26 at World Dairy Expo in Madison, the strength of individuals and teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa was evident. The University …
SOUTH WAYNE, Wis. — Manure plays an important role in preparing fields for future crops but getting it where it belongs takes careful planning. When something in that process goes awry, like a …
AMHERST, Wis. — It was on his grandparents’ dairy farm that Tyler Biadasz first learned the value of a hard day’s work. Lessons learned on the farm helped prepare this athlete for the demands …
Mike Frey Claremont, South Dakota What year did you start farming and what year did you retire? I started dairy farming after college graduation in 1992 and retired from milking …
GARFIELD, Minn. — Brian Krohnfeldt had a little extra help with chores and work around the farm Saturday, Oct. 3. Brian’s daughter, Emma, came back from South Dakota State University to join …
NEW ENGLAND, N.D. — As a dairy farmer, being around cows alone for most of the day can be a little isolating. For Ariann Doe, participating in community dinner theatre is a way to get off the farm, …
SLAYTON, Minn. — Anywhere Dave Schwartz goes, he carries bookmarks shaped like a glass of chocolate milk listing nine of the essential nutrients found in milk. “Milk is the only product in …
RED WING, Minn. — Ten years ago, Kirk Stensrud and his wife, Wendy, were restless. The couple — whose children had moved out and left them empty nesters — lived and worked in the Twin Cities. …
STARBUCK, Minn. — It didn’t take long for the Barsnesses to make plans for their future after Ethan joined his parents, Peder and Susan, in the operation of the dairy farm after college …