LA FARGE, Wis. — March 28 ushered in a new era at one of the nation’s leading organic farmer-owned cooperatives when Organic Valley announced Shawna Nelson as the cooperative’s CEO. …
CALEDONIA, Minn. — Brothers Matt and Karl Hendel always wanted to dairy farm together. “We grew up farming together in the sandbox and we never quit,” Matt Hendel said. …
FRAZEE, Minn. — On 2,000 acres of sandy ground, Forrest Briard has planted cover crops for the past 15 years, looking to make an impact on the ground where he irrigates and grows his harvest. …
OCONTO, Wis. — For as long as he can remember, Charlie Riewe has bled green and gold for his beloved Green Bay Packers. Attending the NFL Draft, hosted by the Packers last month, he said was …
MADISON, Wis. — Dairy farming in Europe shares similarities to dairy farming in the U.S., however, farmers in Europe experience additional government regulation. Three dairy farmers from …
COLOGNE, Minn. — For over 65 years, each day that dawned and set for Betty Hesse was marked by the opening and closing of the barn door as she milked the family’s herd. This …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk three times a day. Our current herd average is 31,375 pounds of milk, 1,341 pounds of fat and …
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It was a nail-biter for two dairy cattle evaluation and management teams as the top teams in the FFA Career Development Event waited for the outcome of their contest at the …
PRINCETON, Minn. — April 28 was a typical day for Richard Reiman, a dairy farmer with 55 years of experience, until a surprise visit turned it into one that he will remember for some time. His …
LANESBORO, Minn. — When Tom Holst retired and sold his 190 dairy cows in the spring of 2023, he knew it was time to fulfill a lifelong dream that started in high school: hiking the John Muir …
GREENLEAF, Wis. — When the fourth generation made a long-term commitment to the dairy farm, the plan for a new generation of facilities and updates was set in motion at Country Aire Farms. …
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The ability to give crops the nutrients they need when they need them has prompted farmers to invest in systems that offer flexibility to apply manure while plants are growing …
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Forages are the basis of rations for dairy cows, the fuel that keeps them running at peak performance. Maximizing quality while harvesting large quantities of forages is …
LYNDON STATION, Wis. — Thirty-four years ago, Troy and Sandy Madland started a dairy farm in a rented barn milking 32 cows. Now, Lyndell Dairy milks 520 cows in a double-10 herringbone parlor …
STRATFORD, Wis. — Hunting is a hobby Bill Griesbach has enjoyed throughout his lifetime, and when a once-in-a-lifetime hunt presented itself, he seized the opportunity. Griesbach and his …
ST. CHARLES, Minn. — On March 31, Jacob and Barbara Schmucker’s herd returned to a rebuilt barn less than three weeks after a fire destroyed the original barn.
ROGERS, Minn. — Baby animals are known for being cute and cuddly. The Scherber family is capitalizing on that, along with their location close to the Twin Cities metro, to start a business, Curious Cows and Company.
MONTICELLO, Minn. — In an increasingly urban Minnesota school district, an FFA chapter has been reborn. With it, three local dairy farms have become beneficiaries through chapter officers who are part-time employees.
The 2023 film, “Greener Pastures” captures a genuine, raw look at Midwestern farm struggles, from selling the cows to alcoholism to weather challenges. “Greener Pastures” …
50 members Sebeka, Minnesota Wadena County Tell us about your chapter. Sebeka FFA consistently has around 50 members. This year, we have 34 students who will be at the state FFA convention …