SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — Getting a team of 44 employees to get excited to come to work every day and work cohesively is no easy undertaking, but the team at Union Dairy has recently been recognized for …
UPSALA, Minn. — Because farming is a way of life for Nick Herzog, it was only fitting that he proposed to his girlfriend, Ella Harren, using a field and some imagination. “I knew there would …
MADISON, Wis. — As the idea of feeding winter annual forages — also known as cover crops — to lactating dairy cows gains traction, many wonder what to feed and how much. Ken …
DONAHUE, Iowa — On their way to the 2026 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, five FFA chapters made a stop in eastern Iowa for a hands-on look at modern dairy farming. At Cinnamon …
Conlan Carlson Pennock, Minnesota Kandiyohi County 2,000 cows What sports or teams do you enjoy following during the year? I enjoy following any Minnesota pro teams. …
What is your herd health program? Our rolling herd average is 27,300 pounds of milk, with 1,240 pounds of butterfat and 920 pounds of protein. Our herd health program consists of a herd check every …
MILBANK, S. D. — When he leaves the North Pole this year, Santa Claus will head to northeastern South Dakota first to pick up the best gift one lucky dairy enthusiast could receive: a feisty little …
DALTON, Wis. — When Andrew Trotz and his wife, Hannah, had the opportunity to buy a dairy herd this fall, they saw a chance to build a future in an industry they both knew well. Since the beginning …
JUNEAU, Wis. — Comfort is a focus beyond the lactating cow barn at Nehls Bros. Farms, with dry cows receiving special treatment, too. As they rest in preparation for delivering their next calf, …
CAMBRIDGE, Wis. — A keen eye for cattle and solid reasons to defend his placings landed Daniel Swain on top in the Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Career Development Event at the National …
Dianne Kindschuh (pictured with her husband, David) Brownsville, Wisconsin Dodge County 100 cows How many Brewers games did you listen to or watch this year? All of …
VIROQUA, Wis. — What is better than receiving two front teeth for Christmas? How about a Jersey calf. One lucky recipient will receive just that through Dairy Star’s 2026 Great Christmas …
CANBY, Minn. — Jackie Eischens has retired from her off-farm jobs after 33 years. Eischens has worked in a deli and most recently as a paraprofessional at the Canby school between chores. …
Tell us about your family and farm. Our family owns and operates Char-Ther Farm in South Dakota. Alongside my mom, Theresa, and family members Vicky and Clayton, Justin and Donna, and my niece, …
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For 40 years, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom has reached thousands of teachers and students across the state. Through hands-on learning, virtual field trips and free …
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Dairy Management Inc., which manages the national dairy checkoff, has published its 2025 annual report, providing farmers and importers with a comprehensive look at strategies, …
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. — Mitchell Tieman decided he wanted to become the fourth generation of his family to milk cows. That is not an unusual decision for a young man from rural Wisconsin, except that …
What year did you start farming, and what year did you retire? I started farming with my dad when I graduated from high school in 1970. I started to step away when my son and daughter-in-law wanted …
STRATFORD, Wis. — Rising costs and regulations are decreasing the options farmers have for disposing of carcasses, an unfortunate inevitability on all livestock farms. Heather Schlesser, a …
While effective management plays a role in increasing production, so do genetics. In a recent webinar, Iowa State University Extension examined dairy goat genetics and their role in milk production. …