Kelsey Woldt Brillion, Wisconsin Calumet County 1,650 cows milking Family: My parents, Daryl and Amy, own Woldt Farms. My sisters — Kayla, Kristen, Karly and Kortney — and I …
In just over three months since it was first confirmed March 25, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has continued to impact the dairy industry, in both incidents and precautions to reduce its …
ST. PETER, Minn. — When Mackenzie Moline started working at a local dairy farm, she did not realize the impact it would have on her life. Moline’s older sister, Makayla, had been …
CALEDONIA, Minn. — The same personality trait that makes Miranda Schroeder enjoy accounting also makes her enjoy the dairy community. “I like to work with numbers and I like knowing …
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Six young registered Holstein enthusiasts became the newest members of an elite club within Holstein Association USA Inc. when they were selected as Distinguished Junior …
AMERY, Wis. — Watching young people blossom as they find and develop their passion is one of the things Gwen Dado loves most about her nearly 23 years serving as a 4-H leader in Polk County. …
SPRING VALLEY, Wis. — Bob Traynor is a believer in the role dairy judging plays in turning young people into critical thinkers and proficient communicators. He is such a firm believer that he …
BUCKMAN, Minn. — Each day Travis Kahl walks out of the house with a GoPro in hand to video anything and everything he may be doing that day. Travis and his wife, Sarah, have been making …
Describe your farm and facilities. This is the family farm that I grew up on, and I farm with help from my dad and two full-time employees. We milk twice a day in a double-8 parallel parlor, and cows …
EYOTA, Minn. — On June 6, Gar-Lin Dairy welcomed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen as well as other agriculture advocates and a small swarm of media to the …
LEAVENWORTH, Minn. — Parked down the first baseline at the Leavenworth baseball field are a couple of farm trucks. The first faces the diamond, creating seats for Jim and Elaine Mickelson for …
MADISON, Wis — From developing new specialty cheese recipes to finding alternative uses for whey to training the next Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker, the Center for Dairy Research continuously …
CUBA CITY, Wis. — Tabitha Vosberg has always been slightly enamored with coffee. She even named one of her cow families with coffee names. Now, she has combined her love of coffee and cows in …
ALMA CENTER, Wis. — Richard and Sara Larson’s 42-year dairy career had its share of challenges, but also included many highlights. “It’s been good to us,” Richard …
WALDO, Wis. — Farming is hard work. But when that work is recognized by others, it can make a big difference. On May 30, six farmers in Sheboygan County were shown appreciation when they …
ALEXANDRIA, S.D. — Robotic milking facilities are often purpose-built, but existing dairy barns can also be successfully converted to accommodate robotic milkers. A good example of this …
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — Sand bedding has long been the bedding of choice for Vogt Dairy. But sand bedding has brought a love-hate relationship to the farm near Sauk Centre. The …
Nearly three months ago, the first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in dairy cattle was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection …
How did you get into farming? We are a fourth-generation dairy farm. It all started with our great-great-grandfather, Albe, and has been passed down from there. We have many family members involved …
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. — Abigail Mathis has always had a love of music and singing. However, a year ago she would never have dreamed that she would be performing music in front of crowds. …