Farm tours: real answers from real farmers
Earlier this spring, the Wisconsin Beef Council came out to tour the farm. Even though we’re dairy farmers, we’re ...
The Value of Visiting Other Farms
Often during the winter months when we’re not in the fields we take the opportunity to get off the farm. This year,
Using a Robotic Feed Pusher
In our freestall barns, the cows have constant access to food and water. Fresh food is put in front of the cows ...
Adding Robotic Milking Machines
2016 was a year of planning. We didn’t have very many big projects going on, so we focused on maintaining what we ...
Delayed Spring Planting
I’ve talked a lot about the unpredictability of the weather and the effect it has on our fields, even when the ...
PDPW Celebrates 25 Years
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) organization recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. At ...
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
March was in like a lion and looks like it’s headed out like a lamb. Real spring weather is here with rainy days ...
Plastic Recycling Program
Our silage is stored in bunker silos. Since bunker silos only consist of the cement base and cement walls, we need ...
Making Farming Relatable
Dairy farming can be related back to everyday life in a lot of different ways, especially if people have kids or ...
My Favorite Things About Farming
We often talk about the challenges that come with farming (most recently not being able to control Mother Nature), ...
Different Ways to Store Feed
When you drive across rural Wisconsin, the old red barn and tall upright silos are a common sight. They are part of
The Effects of Rain in January
January was a really weird month for weather. Instead of getting snow, we got a lot of rain. A lot of people were ...
Connecting the Dots Between the Farm and the Restaurant
For over 10 years, the milk produced on our farm has been made into award-winning cheeses at Sartori Cheese. Before
Farming in Unpredictable Wisconsin Winters
Wisconsin winters are always unpredictable. This past week, farms across the state have been dealing with different
Interview With Our Veterinarian
One of my favorite things about farming is that it really is a team effort. You must have good relationships with ...
Another Year Has Gone By
I can’t believe we’re already at the end of the year. Looking back, 2016 has been a great year. It really flew by ...
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