A company building two 4,300-cow dairy farms in Adams County already is planning an expansion of one of the facilities. Officials for Milk Source of Kaukauna expect to finish the New Chester Dairy sometime this spring, said Bill Harke, director of public affairs for Milk Source. Company officials plan to begin building the Richfield Dairy sometime in late 2012 or early 2013. Thursday, February 02, 2012
February 2 is the day that tradition has the Groundhog leaving it's den and if seeing his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring is right around the corner. Thursday, February 02, 2012
Under pressure from farm groups, the Labor Department has agreed to modify a plan that's intended to keep children away from some of the most dangerous farm jobs. Thursday, February 02, 2012
For the first time in 30 years, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls dairy pilot plant has a new manager. Michelle Farner, a licensed cheesemaker who has worked at two different small Wisconsin dairies, has taken over the responsibilities at the facility. She replaces Ranee May, who managed the operation since it opened in 1982. May retired from her post in early January. Thursday, February 02, 2012
Wisconsin milk production totaled 2.21 billion pounds in De‐ cember, up 3 percent from a year ago. Milk per cow averaged 1,750 pounds, up 45 pounds from last December. Thursday, February 02, 2012
MONROE, Wash. - It's 5 a.m. at the Werkhoven Dairy - happy hour for Holsteins. From a 5,000-gallon black tank containing beer and wine, Andy Werkhoven adds two pounds of alcohol to the feed of each of the 1,000 milking cows. Thursday, February 02, 2012
U.S. dairy cows keep producing thanks to a mild winter and expanding numbers. The Agriculture Department's preliminary December data put output in the top 23 producing states at 15.425 billion pounds, up a surprising 2.7 percent from December 2010. Monday, January 30, 2012
Winter has finally arrived! I truly say that with a smile. We were spoiled for way too long with the 40 degree weather lasting into January. Monday, January 30, 2012
That critical February date is fast arriving, a day which will end with the thrill of victory for some and the agony of defeat for others. No, I don't just mean Super Bowl Sunday. What I'm talking about is even more profoundly life-altering: Valentine's Day!
Wednesday was one of the busiest days I have had in a long time. Some days are like that. Don't forget there are also days that a person wishes would be over just after it begins. Being busy is far more gratifying than being slothful all day.
