ROLLINGSTONE, Minn. — For Becky Clark and the generations before her, Aug. 7 was a first for the family as their dairy farm hosted the 2025 Family Night on the Farm in Winona County. …
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Minnesota State Fair dairy cattle staff member Barry Visser believes the changes being made to the open dairy class show schedule for this year’s edition of the …
Merle Byer (pictured with his sons, Hilarion (left) and Carson) Perham, Minnesota Ottertail County 145 cows, 250 steers Tell us about your old truck. We have a 2004 …
Describe your farm and facilities. We milk about 95 cows between two different farms, both in tiestall barns. We practice rotational grazing. What forages do you harvest? We are …
WATKINS, Minn. — Though Merriam-Webster’s definition of the word retire is to “conclude one’s working or professional career,” for Art Kuechle, retirement means …
ALBANY, Minn. — Lady, Silo, Espresso, Patches and Extra are the names of the dairy cattle the Kalthoff family brought to the 2025 Stearns County Fair. “The kids name the show animals …
Tell us about your family and farm. Our farm has grown and changed quite a bit in the past few years. My parents raised four of us kids on a dairy near Sleepy Eye, and after pursuing our college …
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Each year, the Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association works in collaboration with the Minnesota State Fair to conduct the UMDIA Minnesota State Fair Butter and Cheese …
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — On your mark, get set, go. That was the announcement made to runners at the Milk Run held Aug. 9 in conjunction with the Stearns County Fair. Lisa Wuertz, an avid …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden joined Republican state Sens. Patrick Testin and Cory Tomczyk to hear from more than 50 central Wisconsin farmers and …
FREDERIC, Wis. — When the Den Hoed family left their dairy farm in eastern Washington’s Yakima Valley to farm in northwest Wisconsin, they had no idea of the battle with stray voltage …
DE PERE, Wis. — Fifteen years ago, a group of dairy industry friends decided they wanted to give back. The cause they chose to fight for is helping children who are sick or facing medical …
WAUSAU, Wis. — When she was younger, Alex Jaskolski admits she was not immediately drawn to the cows on her family’s Marathon County farm. That passion was sparked later, when she …
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — For the Bangart family, Aug. 5 started a little earlier than usual. They hit the road before chore time to be honored at the Wisconsin State Fair for their family’s …
LOYAL, Wis. — When people interested in working with local agriculture were elected in Polk County’s Laketown Township, a livestock operational ordinance that had been put in place was …
PLYMOUTH, Wis. — On Aug. 31, some of Sheboygan County’s finest 3-year-old Holsteins will compete for top honors during what is normally a standing-room-only show at the county fair. The …
GENOA, Wis. — For Travis Klinkner and the Bad Axe Watershed Stewards, the element of community is exactly what they wanted to capitalize on June 30 at the Klinkner Farm. Klinkner, who has …
Derek Fier Parents: Kurt and Julie Fier Taunton, Minnesota 14 years old Editor’s note: Dairy Star is having dairy kids journal a day in their life on the farm. Tuesday, Aug. 5 …
Gabrielle Gaetzke 12 years old Seventh grad When do you do chores? Most of the time. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? Making breakfast or feeding puppies is my favorite. I …
DES MOINES, Iowa — New dairy royalty was crowned Aug. 6 at the Iowa State Fair. Kelsey Timp was named the 2025-26 Iowa Dairy Princess, and Alia Domeyer earned alternate honors. Timp was also …