NEW MUNICH, Minn. — Herman Massmann and his son, Casper, have spent lots of time doing farm chores together on their 75-cow dairy. After an accident nearly two years ago, they are thankful they are …
MILLERVILLE, Minn. — Dustin “Dusty” Bitzan has spent nearly two decades balancing two demanding worlds — dairy farming and dirt track racing. By day, he milks 60 cows on his family’s …
WEST BEND, Wis. — On the morning of Aug. 28, the Neumann family watched as the original dairy barn on their farm was devoured by a bright-orange, roaring fire. The building housed their milking …
NEW LONDON, Wis. — Jamie Macpherson moved to the U.S. in January with just three suitcases and two dogs by his side. Although his belongings were few, he was not short on the courage or …
Deadline approaching for FARM Version 2028 comments The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program is soliciting feedback for proposed Version 2028 updates. All dairy …
Some wonder whether a blue wave is coming or a red one. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts it will be white, as in milk and plenty of it. As reported last week, USDA raised its 2026 and 2027 …
This past Sept. 11 was the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Do you remember where you were when that happened? Were you even alive at that moment? None of my …
As dairy farmers, I’m certain we’ve all wished for an extra set of hands more times than we can count. Four years ago, we were looking for an extra set of hands but decided to invest in an extra …
Deciding whether to take a fall alfalfa cutting requires a careful balance between immediate forage needs and long-term stand persistence. While low summer yields or terminal stands make a …
Corn Silage came out at a record pace in an attempt to stay ahead of dry matter percentages. The crop is drying down faster than producers can harvest it. Soybeans are dropping leaves quickly. It …
The scene was the backyard of an average-looking home somewhere in the middle of a sleepy college town. As I discreetly watched from a safe distance, a small group of women performed a pagan …
Fall is a season built around gatherings. Families settle into new school-year routines. Friends meet up for tailgates. Fans gather around televisions for game-day traditions. And, across the …
My daughter-in-law Libby calls these next few months the “ber” months: September, October, November and December. It’s not just because they are the only months that end in “ber” but …
