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 …
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 …