BALTIC, S.D. — At Driftwood Dairy, managing cows is only part of the job — managing people is equally as important. Just ask Oscar Rivera, the farm manager responsible for overseeing the …
WAUPUN, Wis. — Driven by data, the dairy industry requires producers to constantly reevaluate information to make the best decisions for continued improvement. Three times a year, new …
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — From a farming family to a pastoral calling, Rob Roozeboom has conquered and learned many things throughout his life. Roozeboom spoke during the prayer breakfast March …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? Our herd is 730 cows; we milk 650 cows three times a day. Our current herd average is 33,197 pounds of …
MADISON, Wis. — Although he did not grow up on a farm, Wisconsin State Republican Sen. Patrick Testin embraces the importance of agriculture, not only in the 24th Senate District, but …
MAUSTON, Wis. — Preparing for a concentrated animal feeding operation inspection does not have to be intimidating said farmers and CAFO specialists at a workshop held by the University of …
ALLENTON, Wis. — In January 2024, 27-year-old Curtis Nehm lost his life in a farm accident. The tragedy prompted a grief-stricken community to create a program focused on the safety of …
Kalista Giese Eden, Wisconsin Fond du Lac County 1,150 cows Tell us about your family and farm. I, along with sisters Kayli, Kaianne and Kaydence, represent the fifth generation of …
WAUPUN, Wis. — Driven by data, the dairy industry requires producers to constantly reevaluate information to make the best decisions for continued improvement. Three times a year, new …
DURAND, Wis. — Every June, the Pepin County Dairy Promotion committee puts on its June Dairy Breakfast. This summer will be the 37th consecutive year of the event. In 2020, the committee …
SAUK CITY, Wis. — FFA members can participate in a variety of activities, from judging cattle to career development events and public speaking. Members from the Sauk Prairie FFA officer team …
STEWARTVILLE, Minn. — On Sept. 7, 2024, dairy farmer Willie Dux went out to his beef cow pasture by himself to sort out the bull. The day would prove pivotal, pushing him to sell the cows and …
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two of Minnesota FFA’s state star finalists have earned a shot at the organization’s top awards for 2025 through involvement on their families’ dairy farms. …
RAYMOND, Minn. — Aaron Zenner grew up on his parents’ dairy farm and often tinkered with wood to make toy farm machinery. Today, he has turned his hobby into a full-time career. …
BLACK WOLF, Wis. — In 1922, a barn unlike any other in the area was built near the shores of Lake Winnebago. Located in the small town of Black Wolf near Oshkosh, the barn stood on a 400-acre …
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — When Seth Loudenbeck and his dad, Steve, needed a better place to house the youngest members of their growing herd, they decided to build a nursery. Housing all their female …
MENAHGA, Minn. — Having triplets on a dairy farm is not common. Having two sets of them in three months is rare. In spite of the rarity, that is what happened at the Spadgenske family farm this …
Within this feature the Dairy Star catches up to retired farmers and talk about the highlights and struggles they had when dairy farming. The feature includes how each individual farm …
196 members Spencer, Wisconsin Marathon County Tell us about your chapter. Spencer FFA was founded in 1950 in the rural community of Spencer. The surrounding area consists of many …
Tell us about your farm and family. Our family farm is home to 16 retired dairy cows, six non-milking goats, 43 chickens, three alpacas, a horse, six dogs and an abundance of cats. We are a small …