RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–River Falls recommitted itself to dairy food production education with the addition of the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of …
WASHINGTON — On Jan. 22, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin reintroduced the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act to the U.S. Senate — legislation he champions as being vital to …
ROCHESTER, Minn. — When Jaelyn Holz opened up an email from Culver’s detailing their Thank You Farmers Project and how to nominate recipients, Jaelyn knew exactly who she wanted to …
THORP, Wis. — Tom Lipinski was a dairy farmer, by birth and by choice. He dreamed of farming long enough that all his grandchildren would have memories of Grandpa’s farm. Life had …
SLEEPY EYE, Minn. — For over 65 years 79-year-old Gary Hillesheim has been working on his farm, Riverside Dairy, near Sleepy Eye. “That’s all I know,” Hillesheim said. …
Doug and Julie Heintz and Dayne and Katie Heintz of Heintz Badger Valley Farm LLC Caledonia, Minnesota | Houston County | 175 cows milking How many times a day do you milk, and what is …
MONTEZUMA, Ga. — Growing up in the Bronx did not prevent Pete Gelber from following his interest and becoming a co-owner of Barrington Dairies in Georgia. “When I was a kid, my …
Tell us about your farm and family. Our family farm was founded in 1901 by John Smude, who was born in Poland. The family farm is 123 years old. My dad is the fourth generation running the farm. We …
Autumn Martin 12 years old Sixth grade When do you do chores? In the morning I feed calves and, in the evenings, I take turns with my sister feeding calves and milking cows. What is your …
OOSTBURG, Wis. — When Scott Hesselink was in his early 20s, it appeared he was destined for a career in mechanics. He went to school for auto-body repair and favored working in a body shop over …
DEER PARK, Wis. — Years of dedication to milk quality and overall cow health drove Kristin Quist, her family and their farm management team to be named the 2024 recipient of Boehringer …
COMSTOCK, Wis. — As they work to find their place in agriculture and the dairy industry while also transitioning into ownership of their family’s Polk County dairy farm, Sawyer and …
WASHINGTON — This past week Dan and Seena Glessing had an experience they will never forget as they attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20 in Washington. “It …
JANESVILLE, Wis. — In 1984, a bull was born at Towns Farms that would earn worldwide recognition. His name was Townson Lindy-ET. Known for transmitting desirable type and protein, Lindy would …
WESTBY, Wis. — The beginning of any career can have its ups and downs and unforeseen challenges. What made the transition of his family’s farm easier for Brett Von Ruden was having his …
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — A sourdough starter given to Rikki Van Dyk a year and a half ago has sparked a new-hobby-turned-side hustle. “A friend said she had sourdough and told me I …
WAUKON, Iowa — Jeremy Peake has taken boosting cow comfort into his own hands. Peake transitioned from milking cows in a stanchion barn to a swing parlor, pouring concrete and using his stick …
Dairy checkoff initiatives for 2024 successfully increased dairy access in schools, expanded market share for U.S. dairy products domestically and internationally, and supported the industry’s …
PROTIVIN, Iowa — Overlapping Chickasaw and Howard counties sits a private school in a small community that faced issues getting milk to students. The school’s cook, Bonnie Malven, …
WAITE PARK, Minn. — Many farms have history behind them, and those operated by retired dairy farmers and brothers, Jerry and Bob Zabinski, are no exception. Jerry lives on Farm Beautiful, …