REESEVILLE, Wis. — Paul and David Scharfman are accustomed to saying yes when asked if they can make a certain kind of cheese. This mindset has helped create a niche repertoire of international …
CONSTANTINE, Mich. — Construction is coming along in southwest Michigan at the upcoming Dairy Distillery Alliance facility, where a milk byproduct known as permeate will be converted into …
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — With three ingredients, Stacey Roussel makes a treat consumers in southern Texas are eating up. Goat milk pops have replaced the cheese, butter and yogurt Roussel used to …
PLOVER, Wis. — In the seven months that have passed since highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed to be affecting dairy cattle in the U.S., there are still questions for dairy producers …
Why did you want to obtain your American FFA Degree? A. Dieball: I wanted to earn my American FFA Degree because it is the highest honor an FFA member can achieve. My sister and I set this as a goal …
LAKE CITY, Minn. — The dairy cattle evaluation and management team from the Lake City FFA Chapter was welcomed onto the stage Oct. 25 as they were announced as the second-place team overall at …
How did you get into farming? The only reason is our dads, Keith (Matt’s dad) and Ken (Tim’s dad), were doing it and we started helping. Our dads are brothers. We bought the cows in 2013, …
BALDWIN, Wis. — Santa Claus is a firm believer that the best Christmas gift he can bring any young dairy enthusiast is their own registered calf. Dairy Star is holding its annual Great …
TOMAH, Wis. — The dairy industry is always advancing and Western Technical College in La Crosse is helping to prepare students for the workforce by learning about new technology, like robotic …
LEWISTON, Minn. — When drought in the summer of 2023 revealed an almost 30-year build-up of sand in Mitch Thompson’s fields, he decided to change the bedding protocol at Thompson Dairy. …
WILLOW LAKE, S.D. — Major Nick Vande Weerd has followed in his dad, John’s, footsteps in more ways than one. John is former Navy Seabee. Vande Weerd serves his country and has a passion …
LAKE CITY, Minn. — As Josh Wright’s Grandpa Lyle puts it, Josh has been part of the dairy farm from the day he was born. Whether it was young Josh and his twin brother, Tommy, driving the …
Regulations regarding the movement of cattle and bison are changing. On Nov. 5, new rules regarding official identification for interstate and intrastate movement will take effect. Dr. Katie …
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ill. — After 17 years of service in the U.S. Army, including four tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Corey Trobaugh enjoys being with his cows. Trobaugh’s military career took …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk three times a day. Our herd is averaging 106 pounds of milk per day with tests of 4.33% …
SLEEPY EYE, Minn. — As the leaves fall and the temperature drops, young cattle enthusiasts can anticipate Dairy Star’s Great Christmas Giveaway. This year, one of the calves youths …
ALMA CENTER, Wis. — Fifty-five years ago, Oz Schnick returned home from France after serving a 30-month tour of duty in the 553rd Engineer Battalion of the U.S. Army. He made a home near the …
CHILI, Wis. — Every farmer and farm family hopes to never encounter an accident, but when a farm accident does occur, it is in everyone’s best interest to have a well-trained response and …
Amber Koopmeiners Burtrum, Minnesota Morrison County 88 cows Tell us about your family and farm. My husband’s dad started the farm roughly 40 years ago. My husband and I bought the …
Isaac Beranek Age: 14 8th grade When do you do chores? I help mostly at nights. On the weekends, I get up at 6 a.m. and go out and help finish chores. What is your favorite and least …