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 …
Tell us about your farm and family. My family owns a 120 head tiestall dairy farm just south of Grey Eagle. Why did you join FFA? I saw the signs in the hallway one day and decided to try it …
45 members Melrose, Minnesota Stearns County Tell us about your chapter. The Melrose FFA Chapter has an active and involved membership. Our members strive to be involved not only at the local …
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — As the water receded in the wake of Hurricane Helene and grass could be seen again, Dan Ross and the others at Triple R Dairy were greeted by a heap of debris around their …
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — Cyndi Nafzger’s dream started when she was a child. Growing up as part of a family with 10 children, Nafzger always found joy in working on her family farm. Her …
GREENWOOD, Wis. — Joseph and Emma Nolt began their dairy farming career in 2003, purchasing their current farm and a herd of Red & White Holsteins in 2007. Since then, they have focused …
TOMAH, Wis. — Becoming a dairy farm milking over 1,000 cows is no accident, and the Chapmans of Tomah know exactly the kind of hard work and comradery it takes to hit that mark. Chapman Farms …
FARGO, N.D. — As a cheesemonger, Megan Lewis offers customers more than just cheese. She offers a cheese experience. “We don’t run a traditional cheese counter,” …
BATTICE, Belgium — Six young dairy enthusiasts from the U.S. had the opportunity to travel to Belgium to take part in the Young Breeders School, Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in Battice. This is the first …
LENNOX, S.D. — Return better than it was given and leave it better than it was left is the motto by which ZahnTech operates. The company turns plastic waste into durable fence posts. …
CALEDONIA, Minn. — When 72-year-old Linda Betz walks into her classic, red, 50-stall tiestall barn, she is alone except for her dairy herd and a collection of barn cats. Betz milks 14 cows …
BEAVER CROSSING, Neb. — At many dairy farms one or two breeds can be found. However, at JJC Jerseys all the major dairy breeds — Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey, Holstein, Milking …