MARATHON, Wis. — A robotic milking system has been on the radar at Draeger Dairy near Marathon for nearly a decade. After years of contemplation, 12 Lely Astronaut A5 robotic milking units …
WASHINGTON — Within 25 years, exports of U.S. dairy products have increased nearly sevenfold. Today, almost 20% of U.S. dairy production is exported, which means that one in six tankers of milk …
In the wake of the evolving animal health situation created by highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On May 13, Midwest Dairy released the names of the 10 finalists in the running to be crowned this year’s Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Candidates were selected …
SEYMOUR, Wis. — Jon Strnad went above and beyond his duties as a driver for the United Parcel Service when he delivered a calf in between delivering packages April 15. When driving past KJ …
DASSEL, Minn. — On Aug. 22, 2022, Dylan Terning began milking a herd of 60 Holstein cows at the age of 22. The 24-year-old’s herd is now averaging 70 pounds of milk per day …
RICE LAKE, Wis. — For the second time in their farm’s history, the Broker family will be welcoming their friends and neighbors for the Barron County Dairy Breakfast June 1. The …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk three times a day, and our rolling herd average is 30,800 pounds of milk with 3.8% butterfat …
FOUNTAIN, Minn. — Mulhern Dairy is feeding 1,050 cows using a ration that excludes alfalfa. Greg and Corey Mulhern dairy farm near Fountain. They milk three times a day in a double-14 …
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Midwest Dairy has a new CEO, Corey Scott, who joined Midwest Dairy March 13. Scott is taking over the reins from Molly Pelzer, who retired after a long career serving dairy …
WAVERLY, Minn. — A group of Wayzata High School juniors and seniors saw something not every student their age sees. The cybersecurity and applied mathematics students from the school …
Over six weeks have passed since the illness affecting dairy cattle in the southwestern United States was identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, or bovine influenza A virus. In the …
FOND DU LAC, Wis. — For over 40 years, the Great Northern Land and Cattle Company has played an integral role in marketing dairy cattle, not only in Wisconsin but throughout North America. …
WASHINGTON — In November 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed proposed rule changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Many in the dairy …
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — The 32-degree weather and snow flurries did not stop attendees of the 11th annual Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship from warming up with an ooey-gooey sandwich and cup of …
MILTON, Wis. — Corey Metcalf grew up on a grain farm, but in his heart, he knew he was meant to be a dairy farmer. In 2017, on a piece of land void of buildings other than his …
COLBY, Wis. — With determination and dedication, four members of the Colby FFA Chapter picked up their clipboards, sharpened their No. 2 pencils, made their placings and took the Dairy Cattle …
What is your involvement in the dairy industry? Williams: I am an independent dairy nutritionist with Barton Kiefer Dairy Consulting. Along with that, we also own show cattle. Peetz: …
Amy Penterman Thorp, Wisconsin Clark County 900 cows Tell us about your family and farm. My husband, Sander, and I have five children. Our oldest, Seth, has his angel wings, and Brooke is 22. …
WAUSAU, Wis. — Paul Prieve did not grow up on a dairy farm, but he did grow up helping on his uncle’s dairy farm just down the road from his family’s home. The experiences he …