Cutting Edge T Delilah, owned by Ken Main and Kenny Jo Manion of Copake, N.Y., made history for a second year in a row on Oct. 5, becoming only the second Brown Swiss to ever claim back-to-back World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion titles. ... Read more
MADISON — According to Dairy Management, Inc., 94% of U.S. households still have milk in their fridges. That shakes out to 117 million U.S. households buying milk, generating $13.8 billion in sales. Beverage companies have not turned away from milk either, spending over $250 million in consu…
From improving human nutrition to assuring clean water to growing the farm economy while caring for animals, the Dairy Innovation Hub will harness the intellectual and creative power of three University of Wisconsin institutions to address the most complex challenges facing the state’s dairy…
MADISON — When Renee Clark’s grandfather bought their family’s farm near Platteville in 1947, he began milking 13 cows in a stanchion barn. His sons, Louie and George, continued the tradition, eventually taking over the farm and making way for the third generation: Renee and her husband, Mat…
For the third year in a row, a Wisconsin team has won the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest during the World Dairy Expo in Madison.
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Brad Peck acknowledges it is challenging being a dairy farmer, between rising production costs and prices that rarely cover expenses.
This January, hundreds of dairy farmers from throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and the nation will come to the Monona Terrace in Madison for Dairy Strong — a conference and trade show that brings industry professionals and dairy farmers of all sizes together to learn, engage and explore what…
Over the past four years, 7,339 dairy farms have gone out of business in the United States. Dairy farmers nationwide are facing their fourth straight year of negative income, due to dairy markets that chronically fail to successfully align the milk supply with profitable demand.
World Dairy Expo has added Fitting & Showmanship Achievement Awards and an Overall Fitter Award to its 2019 youth contests. These new awards will be presented during the WDE Youth Showmanship Contest on Oct. 3 in the Coliseum and the Youth Fitting Contest on Sept. 29 in the Sale Pavilion…
“Tools for Dairy’s Progress,” the 2019 World Dairy Expo theme, is a fitting description of this year’s Expo Seminars to be held during the annual event, Oct. 1-5.
MADISON — Four individuals, including two from Wisconsin, who excel both in the dairy industry and their communities are scheduled to formally receive Recognition Awards on Oct. 2 during the 53rd annual World Dairy Expo.
Launched this month, World Dairy Expo’s mobile event app is the newest tool to help attendees plan their time at WDE 2019, Oct. 1-5. This free app, for both Android and iOS users, is built to easily allow attendees the opportunity to personalize their time at Expo. The app includes features …
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl will once again provide further educational opportunities to World Dairy Expo attendees with its Dairy Forage Seminars.
TAYLOR — Wet pastures were on the minds of graziers even before parts of the state saw up to 10 inches of rain for the week ending Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Wisconsin Crop Progress and Condition report.
MADISON — More than 70,000 people from across the globe are expected to head to Madison next week for the 53rd annual World Dairy Expo, the world’s largest event dedicated to everything dairy. This year’s theme for the big event is “Tools for Dairy’s Progress,” which is especially timely as …
Milk-n-More Tequila Naomi, a seven-year-old Jersey bred and owned by Milk-n-More Farms of Cecil, has been named the 2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year. Naomi will be recognized with the honor at a special ceremony Oct. 2 during World Dairy Expo.
The dairy farms attendees of World Dairy Expo will see during the virtual farm tour will look much different than the dairy farms that Mike and Sue Fischer of Hatley and Mike and Lori Paulus of Fredonia founded in the 1970s.
MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin dairy industry raised a stink Sept. 16 over potential new restrictions on manure storage, insisting the regulations would make life harder on struggling farmers and force them to relocate.
World Dairy Expo’s participating companies will showcase their latest research, products and services to help dairy producers improve their operations during new, educational Knowledge Nook Sessions. These educational sessions will benefit both attendees and companies alike, as they provide …
The World Dairy Expo Exhibitor Locator was up-to-date at press time. The latest exhibitor updates are available at worlddairyexpo.com. Click on the “Attendee Information” tab and go to “Participating Companies.”
COLFAX — Fun, educational opportunities, and, of course, cows were in abundance at the 12th annual Farm-City Day held Sept. 7 at Denmark Dairy near Colfax in Dunn County.
MENOMONIE — With more than 13 billion pounds of cheese produced in the U.S. each year — about a quarter of that in Wisconsin — it’s obvious that Americans love their cheddar, curds, mozzarella and dozens of other varieties.
LANCASTER — Andy and Lyn Buttles’ families have been farming in Wisconsin since 1835, although not always in the same location. Their most recent farming move was in 1997, when they relocated to southwest Wisconsin from Racine County, where Andy grew up.
DODGEVILLE — Those who attended the Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Network’s final pasture walk of 2019 were not only treated to knowledge and good conversation last week, but also cold beer at the conclusion of the event, which happened to take place on a warm afternoon in the pastures of Gras…
WASHBURN — High above Lake Superior’s south shore, the Tetzner dairy farm is set against a skyline broken by small woodlots and a handful of grain silos. In this far northern Wisconsin territory oftentimes associated with wild rivers, sprawling forests, and freshwater lakes, a network of fam…
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship launched a new online platform designed to showcase Master farms and attract more qualified candidates to the Apprenticeship opportunities. DGA is a nonprofit organization with a federally recognized National Apprenticeship in managed-grazing dairy production.
Dairy farmers have under one month left to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program, which guarantees a payout for cash-strapped producers in 2019.
Dominique Ahrens has a passion for animals, dedicating her time to helping youth in Kewaunee County 4-H with animal projects and working on her family’s small farmstead, raising milking goats, Suffolk sheep, chickens and many other animals. Recently, she took her passion for animals, dairy g…
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2020 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry. Association members have through Aug. 16 to make their recommendations for the following awards.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recently signed the state’s 2019-21 biennial budget, providing $8.8 million in funding for broadly defined dairy research at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls, a move dairy supporters from across the state are applauding.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is teaming up with the Milwaukee Brewers all season long to highlight the importance of Wisconsin’s signature industry for consumers and to honor Wisconsin dairy farmers with numerous activities and an Aug. 11 Farmers Appreciation Day and pre-game tailgate.
The Agriculture Department’s latest Crop Progress report shows 98% of U.S. corn has emerged, as of the week ending July 7, up from 94% the previous week and just 2% below a year ago and the five year average. 57% of the crop is rated good to excellent, down from 75% a year ago.
MENOMONIE — The patch in the corn field that doesn’t look like it’s in as good of shape as the corn surrounding it isn’t his fault, claims Dave Styer of Alfalawn Farm.
World Dairy Expo is now accepting entries for its 53rd annual Dairy Cattle Show, to be held Oct. 1-5 in Madison.
DURAND — As a beginning dairy farmer, Tom Brenner has taken a much different approach to starting a farm of his own than many of his peers.
Dairy farmers, allied members of the dairy community and guests are invited to attend annual policy picnics July 17-18, co-hosted by Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and held at four locations over two days on member farms. Each free policy picnic will include a m…
The robots have upended everything, Tina Hinchley says.
A true Wisconsin original, the first ice cream sundae was invented in Two Rivers. In 1881, a customer at Edward C. Berner’s soda fountain asked for his ice cream topped with chocolate sauce. Previously, chocolate sauce was reserved only for ice cream sodas. Originally this new combination wa…
MADISON — Registration is open now for the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Young Professionals outing to a Milwaukee Brewers game at Miller Park on Friday, Aug. 9. Seating is limited, so reserve tickets at WisCheeseMaker.org.
The Agriculture Department announced the June Federal order benchmark milk price at $16.27 per hundredweight, down 11 cents from May but $1.06 above June 2018 and is $1.84 above what California’s 4b cheese milk price was in June 2018. While down from May, it’s the highest Class III price sin…
PLAINVIEW — With alfalfa in the crop rotation and pastureland in the mix, Stacy Miller’s 350-acre dairy farm already played a role in filtering runoff flowing toward the Mississippi River. With a new lagoon and nutrient management plan, the 85-cow operation now does even more to protect grou…
Dairy manufacturers from throughout the state submitted a record number 445 entries for the 2019 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest, which took place June 20 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. The contest featured 39 classes, including a new division for milk.
Three Wisconsin dairies and one Minnesota dairy farm will be featured at this year’s World Dairy Expo, participating in the event’s virtual farm tours, which are presented daily to showcase a variety of farm aspects including genetics, technology, community engagement, environmental stewards…
MADISON — Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary Brad Pfaff couldn’t help but smile as he addressed the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors last Wednesday, June 19. He recognized a lot of familiar faces and was reminded of the time when his own father served on the former Wisconsin Milk M…
The evening of May 11, 2019, will forever hold a special place in my heart. That night, in an auditorium filled with members of the Wisconsin agriculture community, I heard my name called to serve as our state’s 72nd Alice in Dairyland. As a farm girl since day one, agriculture has been my p…
The Agriculture Department lowered its 2019 milk production estimate for the seventh month in a row in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, blaming slower-than-anticipated growth in milk per cow and lower expected cow numbers. The 2020 forecast was also reduced a…
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has certified the board of directors election results for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, formerly known as the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
The Agriculture Department’s monthly benchmark milk price has reached the highest level in more than a year and a half. The May Federal order Class III price was announced at $16.38 per hundredweight, up 42 cents from April, $1.20 above May 2018, and the highest Class III price since November 2017.