Another successful year for REINS
In late 2014, Majestic Crossing dairy purchased 80 acres about a half a mile from our farm. There was a horse arena
Robotic milkers: round two
Earlier this month we started milking on five more robotic milkers. With this round starting up, it was a different
Fall harvest is on its way
At the end of August we finished our fourth cutting of hay. The hay crop has been interesting this year. With the ...
Robotic Milkers: The Show Must Go On
We’ve had the first three robotic milkers up and running for a few weeks now. There is always a huge learning curve
Necklaces for the cows
With the addition of the robotic milkers to the farm, we’re relying on technology more than ever. The robots add a ...
Installing Robotic Milkers
I’ve mentioned previously we are installing robotic milkers. It’s amazing all the people it takes to get the job ...
Sharing the Artisan Cheese Story
At the June meeting of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB), we heard a report from a market research firm ...
Getting Lucky with the Weather
We finished second crop hay. I feel fortunate because we didn’t get the hard rains and hail that some farmers ...
Farm Technology Days is this Week
This week is Farm Technology Days in Kewaunee County. It’s an important show for everyone – farmers and consumers –
Robotic Milkers: Construction
Instead of constructing a new building for our robotic milkers, we are redesigning the barns we already have to ...
Robotic Milkers: Planning
The decision to use robotic milkers wasn’t made over night. It was something we’ve been thinking about since the ...
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 ...
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