Managing Risk and Dairy on Beef Calves

Compeer Financial's Bill Oppriecht talks about the beef values for the dairy on beef crosses. Overall, it adds about $3 of profitability. Best way to learn more is to start at Compeer.com or reach out to your local office to set up an appointment. 

Livestock Risk Protection is Still Available but Don't Delay

Amber O'Brien from Compeer Financial chats about Livestock Risk Protection. While the program is available today, things can always change. This risk management tool is used to provide protection on livestock including dairy on beef calves. To learn more, visit compeer.com. 

DFW Launches a Second Dairy Escape Room for School

Erika Schade of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin says they are building the success of their first Dairy Escape room about careers and launching a second escape room in January about dairy sustainability. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin also has a number of videos and lesson plans also available to schools. L…

DFW Focuses on the Future of Wisconsin Dairying

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Member, Kay Zwald discuss the variety of partnerships that have been developed. Discovery Farms, Center for Dairy Research and other dairy education programs are supported by DFW as a way to build into the future of dairy farming in Wisconsin. Through management and…

Putting Research to Work with Discovery Farms

Discovery Farms was established to take land grant research and put it to use on the farm in practical ways. Lyndsey Hartfield is the new director of Discovery Farms says that 25 years ago this program got its start out of frustration of farmers trying to analyze all the data.   To learn more, visi…

It's All About Storytelling for DFW Board Member Tasha Schliss

Tasha Schliss, board of directors member for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, tells Pam that telling the story of being a dairy farmer in Wisconsin is a passion for her. Schliss joined the board to learn more about how the check off dollars are being spent. Now, she shares that story back with local far…

Meet Axiota - Dedicated Solely to the Cattle Industry

Kevin Mobley of Axiota Animal Health talks about who and what Axiota is. Based in the US, they are dedicated solely to the cattle industry. Their products are focused on health and nutrition support. Learn more at axiota.com  

Times of Animal Stress, Trace Minerals Help Support Health

Dr. Craig Louder of Axiota talks about how times of cattle stress, especially during times of transport, need extra nutrition and health support. Trace minerals can help supplement the immune system. To learn more visit axiota.com. 

Making Connections Across the State to Tell the Story of Wisconsin Dairy

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Ben Miller helps to make connects on behalf of dairy farmers. Whether that is bringing attention to local influencers, or working with schools and food groups, Miller helps to tell the Wisconsin dairy story. To learn more, visi…

Wisconsin Dairy Grows on in the International Marketplace

Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, discusses how Wisconsin dairy, especially cheese continues to grow demand internationally. Wisconsin has set a record year in exports and hopes to continue the trend. To learn more, visit Wisconsindairy.org.