BELLECHESTER, Minn. — The Bartholome family spent three years and visited many farms researching robotic milking setups before signing for robotic milking units in December 2023. Jim and …
BARNEVELD, Wis. — The night of Jan. 23, Izzy Durst accomplished something only seven others in the history of Barneveld High School girls basketball have done. She hit a layup in the first …
160 Members Sparta, Wisconsin Monroe County Tell us about your chapter. Many things make the Sparta area a unique group of students to work with. At one time, this area was very heavy …
Tell us about your farm and family. My family’s dairy farm has been in my family for about 15 years since my dad has owned it. My grandpa — my dad’s dad — is the oldest that …
Samantha Sellner Age 11 Fifth grade When do you do chores? After school and on the weekends. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite is feeding the cats because they are …
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — A vacation can include anything, but for farmers Sara Jane and Dave Brutscher, adding tours related to agriculture makes their trips more fun. The pair recently ventured …
Editor’s note: Information for the article was provided by Dakota County Historical Society, trucker Bryan Pexa, two employees at the stockyards, Don Glassing and Tom Ostlie, along with …
Nine years with Dairy Herd Improvement Association Lonsdale, Minnesota Tests for 39 farms 75,000 samples taken in 2024 What is a typical day in your life? I have a supervised herd to test every …
LUXEMBURG, Wis. — Megan Salentine is a fan of all things fair-related. From showing livestock with family and friends to emceeing the Kewaunee County Fair auction, the 21-year-old has made some …
FOUNTAIN, Minn. — In the early mid-2000s, the Zoellner family got the first of what they have since nicknamed their “gateway chickens.” For them, the fowl opened doors to a …
PESHTIGO, Wis. — When doubling his land base three years ago, first-generation farmer Aaron Pape was looking for the best utilization of land to drive a profit. He found that niche in grazing …
WASHINGTON — For those stepping up to serve and protect the U.S., access to a cold glass of nature’s most perfect food — milk — is not currently a given. Republican Rep. …
HATLEY, Wis. — Seeking opportunities for collaboration and leadership came naturally to Heidi Fischer after she left her corporate job to join her husband’s family on their Marathon …
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Alfalfa, one of the key components to healthy feed and healthy cows, has its own battles to stay healthy. Some of those battles include pests or drought, but …
WIEN, Wis. — Protecting the natural resources of Wisconsin is a concern shared by many, dairy farmers included. For many years, residents of Marathon County have struggled with the health of …
HUTCHINSON, Minn. — Empowering women in the dairy industry one speech at a time is a focus for dairy farmer Katy Schultz. Schultz was the keynote at the Women in Dairy: Farming with Family …
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. — Johann “CJ” Spangenberg has been dairy farming since he was 16 years old. During his tenure, he has worked on many farms in various countries with different …
Ariann Doe New England, North Dakota Hettinger County 250 cows Tell us about your family and farm. This is a fourth-generation farm. My grandparents started this farm in 1952. Currently, …
OOSTBURG, Wis. — When Scott Hesselink was in his early 20s, it appeared he was destined for a career in mechanics. He went to school for auto-body repair and favored working in a body shop over …
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ensuring employees feel valued and understand the significance of their work was an employee retention tip shared during a panel-style seminar entitled “Keys to …