March 15 2024
We moved our calves from hutches into a barn, and while the benefits were many, there were challenges we had to work through, too
March 15 2024
Emptying your pockets before throwing your jeans or coat in the wash is especially important for farmers — you never know what will end up in there after a busy day on the farm
March 12 2024
Daylight savings time is a period of adjustment for us as well as our animals
March 11 2024
Forage quality tops the list for important contributions to the health and profitability of all livestock but often remains an afterthought
March 8 2024
Showcasing what life is like on a real dairy farm to local fourth graders through facets of Wisconsin agriculture
March 7 2024
Leaving the farm, even for a short while, requires detailed planning ahead of time
March 5 2024
Last week, we endured a series of unfortunate events. First, our dog was directly sprayed by a skunk Wednesday night
March 1 2024
As an industry, we strive to feed cows as consistent and high-quality a diet as possible
March 1 2024
Farming brings special people into our lives, and some of these lifelong friends are hard to say goodbye to
Feb. 29 2024
Milk’s combination of minerals, sugar, protein, fat, and water helps your body absorb and retain fluids necessary for sufficient hydration
Feb. 28 2024
Focused on educating consumers on the importance of agriculture, Pagel does so through children’s books
Feb. 27 2024
We are highlighting dairy’s nutrition and health benefits to build on its great taste
Feb. 26 2024
2023 was a challenging year for dairy producers, navigating economic struggles, and uncertainties. In such times, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance emerges as a crucial tool to mitigate risks and...
Feb. 23 2024
With a great example of hard work set by her parents, Byrne wants to keep the tradition going
Feb. 22 2024
It takes both mental and physical strength to be a part of a farming family
Feb. 21 2024
The midwinter temperature swings we’re experiencing are making caring for calves more challenging
Feb. 20 2024
The time to review a protocol is before procedural drift causes a problem
Feb. 19 2024
In the realm of beef cross calves, the presence of beef genetics imparts inherent advantages, promising greater consistency and robust muscling when compared to their all-dairy breed counterparts
Feb. 16 2024
On our farm, we are always evolving, and in the near future, that includes the way cow traffic will flow through our freestall barn
Feb. 15 2024
Adjusting to parenthood for us means incorporating our daughter into everyday farm life, and although it’s not always easy, we are loving it