By Sherry Bunting, Farmshine, August 20, 2021, updated May 2022 SHARON SPRINGS, N.Y. — Ridgdale Farm is an enjoyable visit with…
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,…
They move forward with modern mindset, traditional values
‘I want the business to be successful so we can keep milking cows‘ STEVENS, Pa. — Chris and Laura Landis…
Great cows, great people are always the bright spot
BIGLERVILLE, Pa. — The sun shone bright for this bright spot on the calendars of eastern cattle enthusiasts Saturday, July…
Profiles in comfort and quality 