SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — For 40 years, Jon Stein has had three focal points in his life: family, faith and Centre Dairy Equipment and Supply Inc. In a couple of weeks on Dec. 1, that number …
A generation gap is defined as the differences in opinions, values and behavior between younger people and older people. Frequently, because of a lack of communication and understanding, these …
Molly Norling (pictured with her husband, Ted, and their children, Ava, Grace and Will) Beresford, South Dakota Lincoln County 100 cows What are you …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk three times a day. Fresh cows and one group of mature cows are milked four times a day. Our …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A tragic airplane crash at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport had repercussions for some dairy cattle exhibitors at the North American International Livestock …
WALLACE, Mich. — Sara Havelka’s enthusiasm for farming began early. “As soon as she could walk, Sara had a shovel in her hand shoveling corn,” said her dad, Darrell …
VIOLA, Wis. — As Pedretti’s Party Barn in Viroqua filled with dairy farmers from across Vernon County, Reagan Mithum was excited to be in attendance for the Vernon County Dairy Gala. What …
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. — All Leonard “Lenny” Hoen Jr. wanted to do in life was to dairy farm and be the best farmer he could be. At 84 years old, Lenny is still farming …
Tell us about your family and farm. I farm with my husband, Pat, on our dairy farm, Goldview Farms. We milk 120 cows, mostly Holsteins, along with a small herd of registered Brown Swiss. We raise all …
ALBANY, Minn. — In the heart of Minnesota’s dairy country, farmers have had a perpetual source of daily information for the last 75 years. KASM Radio Network in Albany caters to dairy …
The University of Minnesota placed 1st overall in the collegiate dairy cattle judging contest hosted by the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 8. …
BELLEVUE, Iowa — After Scott and Tricia Holdgrafer purchased their farm outside of Bellevue, they started expanding and were looking for more full-time help. Twenty-five years ago, they hired …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 400-mile trip to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville was a successful one for Emily Schmidt and her family, as their 5-year-old Ayrshire …
EDEN, Wis. — Since 2019, Kaydence Hodorff has been documenting her work experiences as part of her FFA Supervised Agriculture Experience at Second Look Holsteins LLC, the farm on which she grew …
Gabriella Seppelt 14 years old Ninth grade When do you do chores? After school and on weekends. What are your favorite and least favorite chores? My favorite is feeding baby calves …
Tell us about your farm and family. I live on our family’s dairy farm just outside of Zumbrota. We are currently milking around 80 cows. My dad’s name is Brian Clemenson; he was in FFA …
48 members Zumbrota, Minnesota Goodhue County Tell us about your chapter. The Zumbrota Mazeppa FFA Chapter is located in southeastern Minnesota, just 20 minutes north of Rochester. We have about …
CUMBERLAND, Wis. — With industry-wide decreasing profit margins, Steve and Ruth Butzler have found innovative ways to maximize the returns on their Barron County dairy farm. The Butzlers …
HASTINGS, Minn. — A juxtaposition of international trade and modern farming methods was set against a background of rampant crop and livestock theft and rolling daily blackouts for Amanda Durow …
WAVERLY, Minn. — For over a hundred and fifty years, the Boehlke family has been a part of the landscape of Waverly with plans to continue the legacy. Now, the Boehlke family has been formally …