MADISON, Wis. — Cows are called upon to do a lot in the three weeks leading up to calving and the three weeks following calving. This transition period can take a toll as cows experience big …
Why did you want to obtain your American FFA Degree? Poppler: FFA has been a major influence in my life, and earning the American FFA Degree was the perfect way to showcase all that I have …
Elizabeth Elsinger Peosta, Iowa Dubuque County 500 cows Tell us about your family and farm. Our farm is a 500-cow dairy. We milk Jerseys, Holsteins and cross-bred cows. In 2010, my husband and I …
GREY EAGLE, Minn. — All Joe Arnzen has ever wanted to do is drive a milk truck, something he has been doing for more than 50 years. “This is what makes me happy,” Arnzen said. …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some dreams take years, even decades, to realize. For Logan Cliffe, dreams that began as a young Guernsey breeder in Delaware, were finally realized on the green shavings of …
SPARTA, Wis. — At the beginning of November, for the first time since it opened in 1979, the sign identifying Preston’s Dairy Equipment in Sparta now reads Leedstone. Dan and Jill Preston …
INDIANAPOLIS — Alaina Dinderman of Orangeville, Illinois, earned a pair of national honors at the National FFA Convention & Expo Oct. 23-26 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk twice a day and our current herd average is 26,329 pounds milk, 1,132 pounds fat (4.4%) and 887 …
MANTORVILLE, Minn. — Willie and Karen Naatz have been active in their community and have now been recognized as the 2024 Dodge County Farm Family of the Year. “We have a very strong …
CLARISSA, Minn. — At Twin Eagle Dairy, the Lunemanns and their team work together to keep the Clarissa farm thriving. The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has recognized the Lunemann …
ATHENS, Wis. — Dairy farming in the 21st century can be complex, and understanding what it means to be sustainable, and how to achieve it, is paramount. Farmers knowing their carbon …
PENNOCK, Minn. — Caring for animals is a top priority at Carlson Dairy LLP. Doing so has led to their receipt of the 2024 National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program …
PLYMOUTH, Wis. — As the holiday season approaches, one veterinary clinic and its clients are giving back to their communities with milk in the spotlight. Through its “Gallons of …
MARKESAN, Wis. — From the fields and feed center to the barns and parlor, capturing efficiencies in every area is the goal at Double S Dairy LLC. The farm is committed to proactively pursuing …
SPRING GREEN, Wis. — Agriculturalists Pieter and Lynn Verhoef have dairy farmed on two continents: Europe and North America. Growing up on a dairy farm, Pieter said he always had a passion …
ZUMBROTA, Minn. — Seeing their children’s appreciation for the dairy community is part of what keeps Tony and Maizie Scheffler farming. “Our kids are very, very involved, and …
135 members Clear Lake, Wisconsin Polk County Tell us about your chapter. The Clear Lake FFA Chapter is a well-known organization in our community. We love sharing our experiences in FFA with …
Tell us about your farm and family. I’m the oldest and have one little sister, Grace, and live with my parents, Corey and Angie Hornick. My grandpa was the owner of our farm. We went out of the …
Hayden Rinde 16 years old 10th grade When do you do chores? I help with raking hay in the summer. I mow grass as well. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite is …
LUANA, Iowa — Fifth-generation farmer Mark Lamborn has found a way to balance his desire to milk cows with wanting to have more freedom. While penciling in costs, he discovered it was the same …