WESTBY, Wis. — Wisconsin’s only cottage cheese processor is now home to one of the world’s leading cottage cheese production systems. By unveiling the country’s first enclosed processing vat, …
NEW MUNICH, Minn. — Herman Massmann and his son, Casper, have spent lots of time doing farm chores together on their 75-cow dairy. After an accident nearly two years ago, they are thankful they are …
MILLERVILLE, Minn. — Dustin “Dusty” Bitzan has spent nearly two decades balancing two demanding worlds — dairy farming and dirt track racing. By day, he milks 60 cows on his family’s …
NEW LONDON, Wis. — Jamie Macpherson moved to the U.S. in January with just three suitcases and two dogs by his side. Although his belongings were few, he was not short on the courage or …
Todd Meech Nimrod, Minnesota Wadena County 700 cows How many auctions do you attend in a year? I attend 60-65 livestock auctions a year. About half of those are online …
Describe your farm and facilities. We house around 900 cows in a cross-ventilated, recycled sand-bedded freestall barn and milk them in a 40-stall rotary parlor. We’re located five miles south of …
WEST BEND, Wis. — On the morning of Aug. 28, the Neumann family watched as the original dairy barn on their farm was devoured by a bright-orange, roaring fire. The building housed their milking …
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. — As patrons turn the corner of Main Street and head to Little Vinny’s in downtown Black River Falls, they can see a piece of Jackson County history painted on the brick …
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — What was once a common sight in Hubbard County is about to become non-existent — a dairy farm. Gary Hensel is the last dairy farmer in the county and has already made plans …
OWATONNA, Minn. — For the Schmidt family, dairy farming has been a way of life for more than a century. Today, Jon Schmidt owns and operates Schmity Holsteins with his wife, Kim, who works off …
Tell us about your family and farm. I’m part of the sixth generation on the farm. My great-grandfather, Lloyd Alberts, started the herd when he bought four registered Holsteins from the University …
LANESBORO, Minn. — With limited opportunities to expand their land base, the Troendle family is focused on getting as much value as possible from the acres already surrounding Duschee Hills Dairy, …
MENDON, Ill. — Stifling heat did not stop the crowds from coming to celebrate a special milestone for the Kuhn family July 26. On a 97-degree day, more than 350 people gathered to share in a big …
BROOKINGS, S. D. — For many years, the Dairy Drive at South Dakota State University has united football, the dairy industry and the community. The annual event reaches consumers, celebrates dairy …
BRANDON, Minn. — After growing up on a dairy farm, Cliff Roers thought he would make dairy farming his career. But, his banker offered him a deal to paint barns that he could not refuse. …
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Hundreds of thousands of people walk through the cattle barn at the Minnesota State Fair each year. This year, visitors could see, pet and learn about Milking Shorthorns …
NEW YORK — As the dairy industry continues to struggle, farmer mental health is becoming an increasing concern, one that Samuel Goldberg, producer of the fictional 6-episode limited series …
VIROQUA, Wis. — A roaring engine starts the day on the Rob and Gail Klinkner farm Sept. 15 near Viroqua. The sound is not made by one of the International Harvester tractors in the shed, but by a …
LOS ANGELES — His family’s Kenosha County dairy farm taught Chris Vos abundant lessons that have guided him as he built a recording career in the music industry. “It was a great way to …
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — While dairy staples like cheddar cheese, skim milk and Greek yogurt are on many grocery lists, ever-changing food trends, health priorities and allergens continue to influence …