NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Each newborn calf at Crisdhome Holsteins represents the careful consideration Jack Kruschke put into creating that particular mating, and his hope for what the future may …
HIGHLAND, Wis. — Jeff Novak began the endeavor of starting his own dairy after establishing a portable welding business, a custom chopping enterprise and a meat production business with beef …
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — A curiosity to try something new has grown into an activity that twins Lane and Landon Van Dyk believe will follow them throughout their lives. Competing on their high …
HOLMEN, Wis. — After Alyssa Shisler’s dad encouraged her to attend a 4-H meeting in 2017, something sparked inside Alyssa and she wanted to start working with dairy goats. That …
MADISON, Wis. — Brian Reisinger is concerned about the decline of family farms on the U.S. landscape each year. “A lot of people in this country have forgotten about the impact that …
HAZEL GREEN, Wis. — In January, Nick Hilby lost his business partner and lifelong friend, Brandon Martin, to brain cancer. It was Martin who had given Hilby the opportunity to farm. …
LUANA, Iowa — Being in charge of hosting the Iowa Holstein Association’s annual show means there must be trust involved with those you are working with. What show host Trent Henkes did …
MADISON, Wis. — Over 400 agricultural enthusiasts convened on Wisconsin’s capitol city to learn more about legislative issues of impact, and to take their concerns and ideas to their …
KIMBALL, Minn. — Anna Donnay has had a single goal for some time that she has been continuously working towards. “I have always wanted to come back to the farm,” Donnay said. …
BALTIC, S.D. — At Driftwood Dairy, managing cows is only part of the job — managing people is equally as important. Just ask Oscar Rivera, the farm manager responsible for overseeing the …
WAUPUN, Wis. — Driven by data, the dairy industry requires producers to constantly reevaluate information to make the best decisions for continued improvement. Three times a year, new …
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — From a farming family to a pastoral calling, Rob Roozeboom has conquered and learned many things throughout his life. Roozeboom spoke during the prayer breakfast March …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? Our herd is 730 cows; we milk 650 cows three times a day. Our current herd average is 33,197 pounds of …
MADISON, Wis. — Although he did not grow up on a farm, Wisconsin State Republican Sen. Patrick Testin embraces the importance of agriculture, not only in the 24th Senate District, but …
MAUSTON, Wis. — Preparing for a concentrated animal feeding operation inspection does not have to be intimidating said farmers and CAFO specialists at a workshop held by the University of …
ALLENTON, Wis. — In January 2024, 27-year-old Curtis Nehm lost his life in a farm accident. The tragedy prompted a grief-stricken community to create a program focused on the safety of …
Kalista Giese Eden, Wisconsin Fond du Lac County 1,150 cows Tell us about your family and farm. I, along with sisters Kayli, Kaianne and Kaydence, represent the fifth generation of …
WAUPUN, Wis. — Driven by data, the dairy industry requires producers to constantly reevaluate information to make the best decisions for continued improvement. Three times a year, new …
DURAND, Wis. — Every June, the Pepin County Dairy Promotion committee puts on its June Dairy Breakfast. This summer will be the 37th consecutive year of the event. In 2020, the committee …
SAUK CITY, Wis. — FFA members can participate in a variety of activities, from judging cattle to career development events and public speaking. Members from the Sauk Prairie FFA officer team …