Describe your farm and facilities. We are a multi-generational dairy farm. We have a 4-row freestall barn with a double-10 parlor. We raise our own replacements. What forages do you …
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — More than 600 varieties of cheese are made in America’s Dairyland by 1,200 cheesemakers, including 90-plus master cheesemakers. As a result, Wisconsin is not just moving …
BRODHEAD, Wis. — When faced with an aging foundation beneath a parlor burdened by inefficiency, the Wenger family carefully weighed their options. Ultimately, Zach, Mark, Mike and Sam Wenger …
ONALASKA, Wis. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Wisconsin April 27, heading to a Coulee Region dairy farm to learn about the state’s dairy industry and listen to …
CHETEK, Wis. — There is nothing Jacob Francois can imagine doing, other than continuing as the fourth generation of his family’s dairy farm. “I grew up here in this barn,” Francois said. …
WAUKON, Iowa — A fixture in the northeast Iowa dairy community, Frank Regan of Regancrest Holsteins, was recognized as the Allamakee County Pioneer Dairyman for 2025. Regan, along with his …
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Two of the four Minnesota FFA stars named April 20 at the Minnesota State FFA Convention have dairy farms to thank for the work that led to the organization’s top honors. For …
Tell us about your family and farm. First off, I married Dave, which brought me into the dairy farm life. We’ve been together over 38 years. We have three daughters, all grown up now. We run a …
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Maggie Wingert, a Fillmore Central FFA member, topped the Minnesota State FFA Convention’s dairy cattle evaluation and management event. Wingert won the contest by three …
LITCHFIELD, Minn. — Evening chores on April 29 were out of the ordinary for Kristen Salzl on her farm near Litchfield. Prairie Gem CS Cruella - ET, a Guernsey cow going into her second lactation, …
ABBOTSFORD, Wis. — Some tractor enthusiasts know there is another side to the age-old argument of red or green. Those are the people who prefer orange — aficionados of everything Allis-Chalmers. …
ONTARIO, Wis. — In 1934, on a 30-cow dairy farm in Vernon County without rural electrification or indoor plumbing, one of the greatest voices of agriculture — the original “ag-vocate” — was …
EAST TROY, Wis. — Ursula Reid has a willingness to learn, lead, farm and conserve. Understanding the intricacies of grazing is her current focus as she continues to grow in her knowledge of …
STAR VALLEY, Wyo. — On his way to becoming an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, Rulon Gardner faced abundant challenges. However, every setback gave him the will to try even harder. Gardner’s …
CONOVER, Wis. — Kathy Martin got her first goats when her children were young. As the herd grew, she realized she was hooked on the small ruminants. She began to consider how she could develop a …
NECEDAH, Wis. — What started as a single window drive-through has become a staple in the community of northeastern Juneau County. Rocky Road Ice Cream, on the corner of Highway 21 and County …
BROOTEN, Minn. — Having a backup plan is a must for Bruce Hinnenkamp. That proactive approach paid off May 4 when cool and damp conditions altered his plans. The Hinnenkamps were planning on …
What year did you start farming, and what year did you retire? I started milking cows after working as a milk tester for seven years and working for a Surge dealer, putting milk machines in for three …
When Katie Dotterer saw a need for better communication between English speakers and Spanish speakers on dairy farms, she created AgvoKate. Through online instruction, Dotterer teaches Spanish …
Molly Albers 16 years old Tenth grade When do you do chores? I do my chores in the morning and at night. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite …