THORP, Wis. — Fertility is a common thread of discussion on a dairy farm, but when it becomes an issue in the home, rather than in the barn, it takes on a new dimension — one that can …
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. — For history enthusiast Connor Ashlock, the fondest memories from his youth involve raising a few heifers and cows. Now, he spends a few days each summer serving as an …
LAKE MILLS, Wis. — In January 2023, milk swooshed through the pipeline once again at Krull Farms. After the barn sat empty for four years, Carley and Zach Tolzman brought cows back to the farm …
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Christina (Laveau) Osberg has always dreamed of having her wedding reception at her family’s farm. As of Sept. 6, her dreams have come true. “Ever since I …
AMES, Iowa — A relatively new piece of technology that aims to reduce feed waste is automatic feeding robots. Earlier this summer, the I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series showcased the …
Editor’s note: A special thanks to dairy historian, Ron Eustice, for his assistance and resources in connection with this article. RED WING, Minn. — When medical doctor Richard …
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. — Being named farm family of the year is fitting for the Middendorf family since all three of their grown children are involved on the farm. Don Middendorf and his …
CHETEK, Wis. — Alan Kurschner’s story is not the story of a typical champion — with years of practice and building a foundation. Instead, enthusiasm and dedication prevailed when …
WINONA, Minn. — Since switching to robotic milking units three year ago, the Tews family has seen their milk production rise by over 15 pounds per cow per day and their butterfat stay above 4% …
FREEDOM, Wis. — For years, Tammy Fritsch dreamed of marketing milk from the small herd of Guernseys she and her daughter, Breanna, were building. That dream came to fruition in 2021 when they …
TOMAH, Wis. — The National Guernsey Queen was selected in early July at the National Guernsey convention held in Bellingham, Washington. Wisconsin native Josie Bailey earned the honor and her …
76 members Plymouth, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Tell us about your chapter. The Plymouth FFA, led by advisors Mrs. Heinbuch and Ms. Schweitzer, is a group of 76 dedicated students committed to …
Tell us about your farm and family. My older brother, Jared, and I are the fifth generation on our family’s dairy farm, AB-LANE Farm, located just on the edge of Plymouth. We currently milk 65 …
Ricki Bastyr 8 years old Third grade When do you do chores? On weekends sometimes and during the week in the evening after school and in the morning before school. What is your favorite and …
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Each year in September, farmers and farm-related groups use National Farm Safety and Health Week to draw attention to the importance of vigilance on the farm. Andrea …
Allison Leitheiser 12 years old Seventh Grade When do you do chores? 4 p.m. after school. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite is playing with my bunnies, and my …
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Not many dairy exhibitors in the U.S. walk away from a state fair 4-H experience with a check with four digits — an award-size usually designated for the …
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Dairy goat enthusiasts converged on Grand Island for the American Dairy Goat Association National Show July 11-18. On the list of competitors were several junior exhibitors …
Editor’s Note: Information for this article was gathered from the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum in Waukesha, Wisconsin, as well as sources who grew up on dairy farms in the …
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. — It is all hands on deck at the Klein farm when it comes to chopping corn silage. Paul Klein and his wife, Linda, own and operate a 200-cow dairy near Dell Rapids. They …