Shock After USDA Report Plus Canadian Hay Is Popular

Wildfires, drought, insects.  You name it and it's been making hay growing in the west difficult.  Since many dairy operators depend on western hay for supplies, Bob Bosold did some investigating during World Dairy Expo. Caleb Siemens is the general manager/salesman of Red River Forage.  His Canadi…

Your Next Born To Dairy Persona - LegendDairy Leaper - Leroy Butler

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin set out to find the Wisconsin dairy farmer who was the ultimate football fan. Then we thought, nah. It would be much more fun to find the football legend who might just be the ultimate dairy farmer fan. Enter Pro Football Hall of Famer and Green Bay legend LeRoy Butler. …

Let's Celebrate Wisconsin At Cheese Fair Off The Square

Cheese Fair off the Square is a celebration of two things that make Wisconsin so special: our premier dairy products and our premier people who make it happen. I have one of those people along with me now. Jody Miller is one of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's Wisconsin Originals. She takes the title o…

World Dairy Expo Offers Wisconsin Dairy Highlight - Jeff Betley

World Dairy Expo brings the global dairy community to Madison each fall to celebrate exceptional cattle, discover new ideas and experience the pride that defines dairy farming. Joining us today is Wisconsin dairy farmer and World Dairy Expo cattle exhibitor, Jeff Betley.. Jeff not only sits on the …

Adopt A Cow Goes Back To School

Wisconsin classrooms may have guinea pigs, hamsters or even geckos as classroom pets. But through a free educational program, students can welcome a much larger pet to the classroom: a dairy cow. Wisconsin dairy farmer and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board member Tasha Schleis and her family have be…

Webinar Explains New Alfalfa Insurance For Losses In Crop And Pocketbock

There's a new crop insurance product out that America's Dairyland producers might want to consider.  Beth Nelson, president of the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance explains the high value of alfalfa as a stand-alone crop to the nation's farmers.  Yet, despite that value, the crop rates very low…

WI State Fair - Perfect For Elevating All Things Dairy - Stephanie Hughes

The Wisconsin State Fair stands as one of the premier agricultural events in the Midwest, offering a unique opportunity to connect families directly with local food producers. In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Hughes, dairy farmer from the Pittsville area and board member of Dairy Farmers…

Ice Cream Month Is "Dairy" Sweet!

While June is National Dairy Month, July is just as sweet. National Ice Cream Month brings us a great opportunity to celebrate the people and the cows who make the sweet treat possible. We're catching up with just one of those people today. Carolyn Alsteen is a dairy farmer who represents District …

From Cow To Commerce - Janet Clark's Perspective On DFW Investments

Janet Clark is a busy dairy woman at Vision Aire Farm LLC.  Clark juggles her active on-farm schedule with her duties as the chair of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin farmer board.  Now that the dust has settled from amazing June Dairy Month acitivites, Clark shares some of the milestones DFW's attai…

Welcome to Wisconsin — America’s Dairyland

We may be a little biased here in Wisconsin, but the best time of year is here. June Dairy Month is upon us. It's an opportunity to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. Today, we catch up with 78th Alice in Dai…