MYERSTOWN, Pa. — Milking with robots is much different from a tiestall environment — for the cows and the people. As Adam…
Ayrshire key to their cheese
ELVERSON, Pa. – “Mostly, consumers want to know our products are made locally, and that the milk comes from our…
They love working with good cows
SHARON SPRINGS, N.Y. — Ridgdale Farm is an enjoyable visit with beautiful cows. “We just like working with good cows,”…
Junior shows forge bonds, open doors
BERNVILLE, Pa. — A family dairy farm progressing into the future faces different decisions today. A key trend is toward…
Shakira turned heads with the right stuff
MADISON, Wis. – Amassing quite a following on social media during World Dairy Expo week — with a broad swath…
2-time grand champion Guernsey just 20 days fresh
MADISON, Wis. — How do Brandon and Kim Grewe describe their two-time World Dairy Expo grand champion and best bred-and-owned…
Celebrating all things dairy
June Dairy Month is a special time for appreciation. We celebrate… The production of high quality milk and nutritious, delicious…
NEW backpack does groups easily, makes ‘robot-ready’ routine possible
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Preparing fresh heifers to transition easily and comfortably to milking is important for all dairies, and…
A’s and K’s keep the Luck-E impact rolling
Two show cows from the Engel brothers’ youth are the basis of the Luck-E Holsteins herd. Their aggressive and consistent…
The homebred cow that put them on the map
Update: Colata was EX90 as a 3-year-old milking 125 to 135 pounds per day. Today, in 2020 at age 8,…
Profiles in comfort and quality 