WAYNESBORO, Ga. — The past two years, Ryan and Whitney Keith have experienced many changes, from buying their own dairy to updating facilities and doubling their herd. The Keiths milk 310 …
LESTER PRAIRIE, Minn. — After years of dedication to the Guernsey breed and developing an in-depth breeding program, brother and sister — Kevin Anderson and Karen Johnson — were …
PLAINVIEW, Minn. — For John and Kris Miller, who started their dairy farm from scratch, being named Wabasha County Farm Family of the Year is an honor they identify as one of their proudest …
WAVERLY, Minn. — For 150 years every generation at Diers Corporation has faced unique challenges, and each has passed the family farm onto the next generation. Colette (Diers) Thorson and …
How did I get into farming? My parents helped me start milking 39 cows back in 1987 renting a farm that is across the road from our current farm. What are the most significant ways your farm has …
AMERY, Wis. — Dairy bowl competition is a rite of passage for many young people involved in 4-H, FFA and junior dairy breed organizations. Dairy bowl is a rigorous competition for knowledge, …
ARLINGTON, Wis. — The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fifth annual Dairy Summit Nov. 20 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Through poster sessions, research presentations and panel …
The Koester family, Koester Dairy Inc. Dakota, Illinois | Stephenson County | 400 cows How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk …
LOMIRA, Wis. — For the past six years, Elsinger Farms has utilized beef semen to manage dairy heifer inventories. Over the past 18 months, the farm has expanded its beef-on-dairy program to …
WINONA, Minn. — Hope Lutheran High School in Winona has done something few other parochial schools have accomplished: started their own FFA chapter. The high school, which is affiliated …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This year will go down as one that Mia Smith will never forget as the 12-year-old experienced show ring thrills that most never will. Smith’s Jersey aged cow, Miss …
BLAIR, Wis. — In November, people all over Wisconsin make a wardrobe change. The neon jacket is easy to spot and invokes memories of deer hunting season in people from all walks of life. …
RICHMOND, Minn. — March is full of anniversaries for dairy farmers Scott and Denise Gathje. On March 1, 1995, they started dairy farming. On March 4, they began milking their cows in a new …
NEW VIENNA, Iowa — In a day and age where the public is disconnected from food production, there are tools to bridge the gap and put dairy farms in the pocket of consumers. Megan McAllister, …
STAPLES, Minn. — While most barns house animals and store feed and equipment, The Barn Inn at Solid Rock near Staples is stocked with beds and toys. In a former life, the structure was a dairy …
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association rolled out the red carpet for goat breeders from across the U.S. and beyond when it hosted the 2024 American Dairy Goat Association …
WABASHA, Minn. — Two connected and complimenting businesses have created a marriage of sweet and savory in downtown Wabasha. With views of the Mississippi River out their back window, the …
WRAY, Colo. — Kyle Hendrix developed an interest in the dairy industry as a youth, leading him to eventually make his own unique place within the industry. Along with his wife, Holly, and …
GILMAN, Wis. — As a child, Kevin Mahalko watched his father, Ken, farm conventionally with a grazing mindset. Growing up immersed in these ideas led him to pursue organic dairy farming. …
MORRISTOWN, Minn. — When dairy farmer Clarissa Kuball tried making a kit balloon arch from Amazon in 2021 for her daughter’s first birthday, it did not go well. “I wanted to …