ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Animal health is one of the top priorities on dairy farms. Kari Ripley-Boysen and Lindsey Zemanek, members of the Wifery Livestock Skills Consortium, shared some of their …
The way cows are fed is a building block that sets a foundation for a dairy’s success. Recently, the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin hosted Dr. Joe Harner, an engineer with 40 years …
Editor’s note: Information for the article was provided by Jenna Neuheisel, a consultant with Ag Consultants Team Inc. in Sparta, Wisconsin, Steve Gerke, a territory manager at Roto-Mix Inc., …
MAGALIESBERG, South Africa — On the gently sloping foothills of the Magaliesberg Mountains, in the northern South African province of Gauteng, is a unique dairy farm. The Donkey Dairy PTY …
65 members St. Charles, Minnesota Winona County Tell us about your chapter. The St. Charles FFA chapter has 63 FFA members in grades 7-12 and proudly represents Region 8 FFA in southeast …
Tell us about your farm and family : I’m the fifth generation on my family’s century-old farm, Brogan Oak Heights, which began in 1898. We milk 600 cows, raise our own replacement heifers …
Layna Wacker Age 13 Seventh grade When do you do chores? I do chores four days a week at night after school. What is your favorite chore? Feeding the calves is my favorite …
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Representing the county fair she grew up loving was something that came naturally to Phia Kamm. “I’ve always been a dairy kid and serving as the St. Croix …
WATERTOWN, S.D. — Near the Hamlin and Codington county lines, two families have come together to build a new dairy farm aptly named County Line Dairy. The barn includes a 100-stall rotary …
RUSHFORD, Minn. — After a conversation-filled first date to a Minnesota Twins game in July 2010, Steph Dahl felt good about her date, Josh. “On my way home, I was like, ‘Oh …
ELMWOOD, Wis. — A month ago, Paul Fetzer found himself in a familiar spot, sitting next to his wife, Char, at the Dairy Business Association’s Dairy Strong conference in Green Bay. After …
Joseph Lyle 11 years old Fifth grade When do you do chores? On weekends, I help morning and night. On weekdays, I help just at night. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? …
175 members Brodhead, Wisconsin Green and Rock Counties Tell us about your chapter. Brodhead FFA gives members the chance to explore and be active in their own way. Our student-run organization …
Tell us about your farm and family. My family and I milk 45 registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss and raise all our own replacement heifers. I have been able to start my own herd of registered cattle …
NEW MUNICH, Minn. — Although Luke Zink did not grow up on a farm he spent his entire childhood playing farm with his three brothers and working on his uncle’s dairy farm. In their …
ALON HAGALIL, Israel — The nation of Israel is considered a global dairy industry leader. It touts one of the most advanced systems and, with cows that produce more than 26,000 pounds of milk …
Last year, an icon in dairy farming celebrated its 100th birthday. When the product was launched in 1924, it provided a reprieve from milking cows by hand while also surpassing primitive means of …
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — Matt and Jackie Thomas started a new venture when they added goats to their existing herd of dairy cows. “The first one showed up in 2018, and they kind of became …
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Forage-based diets containing large amounts of corn silage or other high-quality forages often exceed the energy needs of growing dairy heifers. When consuming such diets, …
Taylor Witt Little Falls, Minnesota Morrison County 200 cows Tell us about your family and farm. We are a fourth-generation family farm. My parents, three brothers and I help on …