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Volume 20, No. 10
Oldenburg hopeful for career change Dairyman would like to represent Wisconsin’s 96th Assembly District
July 14, 2018
“When this became an option, we thought it was the best t for us.” - Jon Qual
Quals install 60-stall robotic rotary parlor
By Ron Johnson
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WESTBY, Wis. – Nov. 6 is circled on Loren Oldenburg’s calendar. That’s when he will know whether or not he has a new job waiting for him in Madison, Wis. Oldenburg, a Vernon County dairy farmer, is running for the state legislature. He wants to represent the 96th District as a Wisconsin State Representative. It’s mainly a rural district made up of all of Crawford and Vernon counties, plus 11 townships in southern Monroe County. Loren, 52, is running as a Republican. The current representative there, Lee Nerison, is stepping down after 14 years. Of course, the election’s outcome is not certain. “I plan on winning,” Oldenburg said. “Otherwise I wouldn’t be doing this.” Two issues he wants to tackle are rural roads and Wisconsin’s shortage of milk processing capacity. The state produces more than 30 billion pounds of milk annually. Higher prices for all agricultural products, along with keeping taxes under control, are two more priorities. Oldenburg has years of leadership experience from his involvement with agricultural cooperatives. He was a member of the board of directors of the Westby Cooperative Creamery for 14 years. For the last ve years, the farmer served as board chairman. He is on the board of the Chaseburg Cenex Co-op and is its president. Two decades ago, Oldenburg helped steer his township’s government as its board chairman. The dairyman said he misses his time on the creamery board. Turn to OLDENBURG | Page 5
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Loren Oldenburg is running for the state legislature to represent the 96th Assembly District. He milks 50 cows near Westby, Wis.
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The Quals – (front, from leŌ) Mark, Alan, Rodney and Tyler; (back, from leŌ) Jon and Nathan – milk 1,350 cows with a 60-stall roboƟc rotary parlor on their dairy near Lisbon, N.D.
Labor, family drive decision for upgrade By Jennifer Coyne jenn@dairystar.com
LISBON, N.D. – A year and a half ago, the Qual family was at a crossroads many families in agriculture face. They had to decide what was next for their dairy operation. Over the course of a year, the Quals made plans and constructed a GEA DairyProQ 60-stall robotic rotary parlor – one of the rst in the United States. “Five years ago when robotic milking systems were becoming more mainstream, we looked at them to see how we could use them on a larger scale,” Jon Qual said. “When this became an option, we thought it was the best t for us.” Jon is a junior partner at Qual Dairy in Ransom County
near Lisbon, N.D. The 1,350cow dairy enterprise is comprised of two generations of Quals – Alan and his sons, Jon and Mark, as well as Alan’s brother, Rodney, and his sons, Tyler and Nathan. The parlor became operational April 5 – one year after the Quals toured farms in Canada. Beginning at 6 a.m., the rst group of milking cows is brought to the parlor and start loading into the individual robotic stalls. Within nine seconds, the system starts attaching and then cleans the teats, following the same process of a GEA Monobox robotic milking system. One turn of the parlor allows ample time for cows to be prepped, milked and postdipped prior to leaving the parlor. Before another cow enters
the stall, the milking unit runs through a quick sanitation cycle. Each rotation of the parlor is set at nine minutes in length. “Cows hit peak milk letdown around ve minutes,” Mark said. “We’re pleased with the amount of milk we’re able to get in a nine-minute turn.” Once the entire milking shift is complete, the individual robot arms stretch out of the stalls and receive a deep clean. At the same time, water is used to ush the parlor deck. With the Quals running eight pens of cows, at about 170 animals in each pen, the two milking shifts are six hours in length. The cow ow onto the rotary is nearly constant, with only a few stalls empty in Turn to QUALS | Page 6
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Plan a get-away if you can I can imagine what many of you are thinking after reading that headline: It’s not possible in this dairy economy. It’s too much effort to plan being away. I can’t ďƒžnd anyone to do chores for me in order for that to happen. We know it’s hard. Even though most Dairy Star staffers aren’t full-time dairy farmers, we know many personally, and we’ve seen what a little time away from the farm – even a few hours – can do to bring up the mood of our favorite people who milk cows for a living. A break can help clear the mind, allow the little burdens to not seem so troublesome and rejuvenate the soul. A quick get-away might be especially important if you have a family. It would be a moment where you can give them your full attention and celebrate the life you have together. It can also be when you show your family a little bit more of your non-farming side. It doesn’t have to be a big vacation. Even a day trip for a few hours to a neighboring town or to a local lake could help. We’ve heard a lot of dairy farmers tell us they think a short break is worth it and that the work – regardless of the season – will always be there when they return. One of our staff members bumped into a dairy farmer he knew a few weeks ago. His family had planned a cabin vacation for a few days. Although the farmer still had to milk the cows and do chores in the morning and evening, he drove the half hour to and from the cabin to spend time with his family in between his work. To him, it was worth the extra effort to make memories with his family. So if it’s possible, take a break. Laugh with your family, smile with your spouse and enjoy the good (even if little) things in life, despite the economy of the dairy industry. – The Dairy Star Editorial Team
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Loren Oldenburg, a fourth-generaƟon farmer, wants to become a poliƟcian and tackle issues like rural roads and Wisconsin’s shortage of milk processing capacity. Term limits ended his tenure early in 2017. “The rst six months off the board were tough,” he said. “I still felt there were things to be done. There were challenges, and I like challenges.” Some of those challenges involved changes in the Westby Creamery. In 2003, the year Oldenburg was appointed to the board to ll a vacancy, the creamery had approximately 47 employees. Its yearly output of nished products totaled six to seven million pounds. By the time 14 years had passed, the employee roster had grown to 125 and the co-op was generating 30 million pounds of products, Oldenburg said. The list of the co-op’s farmer-members also grew. It had approximately 100 members in 2003 compared to more than 200 now. That membership growth happened because of the organic milk line the coop launched in 2006, Oldenburg said. Forty-ve farms now supply conventional milk, while some 170 furnish organic milk. The organic line came about because the co-op was asked to make hard cheeses for another company to label and market. “We saw it as a market that could strengthen the co-op,” Oldenburg said. Organic dairy farmers are struggling like other producers, Oldenburg said. The Westby Creamery has placed a quota on the amount of organic milk it will buy from a farm. And, it has lowered the price it will pay for organic milk. Oldenburg said the base price stands at $22.75 cwt, while milk a farm produces over its quota sells for $5 cwt. Now, Westby Creamery makes both organic and conventional cheeses and dips, organic and conventional yogurt, conventional cheese curds, and organic and conventional cottage cheese. The co-op has won its share of awards, including a rst-place honor in the 2014 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest, organized by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association. The Grand Champion product, receiving a perfect score of 100 points, was Westby brand Grade-A Cultured French Onion Dip, made with sour cream as a dairy-based dip. Dairy products bearing the Westby label are sold
throughout Wisconsin and into parts of Minnesota and Iowa. Compared to other milk processors, Westby Cooperative Creamery is small, Oldenburg said. “We’ve got a niche product, as far as the label,” he said. “We try for good quality. We’re not going to be the cheapest in the store.” Also during Oldenburg’s time on the board, the co-op built a new ofce and distribution center. Oldenburg said the facility put in new packaging equipment, a pair of milk holding tanks and yogurt-making equipment. Lots of stainless steel piping was replaced, and the cooling system was updated. His time helping guide the co-op taught Oldenburg how to run meetings. He said he also learned how to speak in front of people. Getting elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly is not Oldenburg’s only goal. He said he might one day like to chair the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. Back on the 50-cow, 320-acre farm of Oldenburg and his wife, Linda, the grade Holsteins are milked twice a day using a pipeline in a stanchion barn. Their rolling herd average comes in at 21,000 pounds of milk. “It’s nothing special, but they’re not pushed,” he said. Oldenburg is the fourth generation on the farm that dates to 1878 when his great-grandfather bought the rst land. He does most of the farm work himself, hiring an Amish neighbor for evening milking. Oldenburg said traveling to Madison for legislative duties should not be a problem, since the state capitol is a two-hour drive. He said he hopes to be back to the farm most every night. In addition, he would have an ofce in the district, along with one and a couple of staff in Madison. Until election day rolls around, Oldenburg will keep campaigning. “It’s a big district,” he said. “The most important thing is knocking on doors.” If elected, Oldenburg might sell the dairy cows and switch to raising beef. “It was a tough decision the day I decided to run,” he said. “The cows could go. But they’ve been on this farm forever.”
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Mark Qual demonstrates how the parlor and areas throughout the barn are monitored with a camera system at his family’s dairy near Lisbon, N.D. every turn. “We’re not concerned about missing one or two stalls in a rotation,” Mark said. “In the grand scheme of things, it wouldn’t pay for us to have another person loading. And at this point, we’re not going into the holding area to get any cows, except for the last few.” Previously, two people were a part of each milking shift in the pit of the double-12 herringbone parlor. Now, one person monitors the parlor and allows the cows to come up through the holding pen. The only exception to labor is with the fresh pens, where one person is in the parlor and another is helping push the group up, if needed. “When we were looking at which path the dairy was heading, this setup was the option we looked at most because of labor,” said Mark, whose family competes for help with a compact equipment company headquartered in the neighboring town.
The Quals also had to decide the most practical way the then 800-cow dairy could support six families and 15 employees. “How do we make it milking cows and supporting everyone?” Jon said. When the new technology was released in 2015, the Quals immediately researched the system, and in March 2017 scheduled on-farm tours in Canada. “There was no hesitation once we saw it,” Mark said. “Yes, there were unknowns with the newness, but it helped that we were able to understand how it worked because everyone was learning at the same time.” As the Quals built the parlor addition on the east side of the established naturally-ventilated freestall facility, they also completed an 18-row crossventilated freestall barn consisting of six pens and three feed lanes. Turn to QUALS | Page 7
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A milking unit aƩaches to a cow using sensors to detect teat placement during the morning milking shiŌ June 28. The Quals began using a 60-stall roboƟc rotary parlor in April 2018.
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Con�nued from QUALS | Page 6 When the 320- by 360-foot barn was ready for use in December 2017, there was a four-month period where cattle were housed in the new facility and milked in the herringbone parlor. Two groups of milk cows are still housed in the naturally-ventilated barn. The herringbone parlor also remains in use for special needs and fresh cows. “We weren’t reinventing the wheel when we built the barn,” Mark said. “Our herd is still grouped by production, days in milk and pregnancy status.” When the parlor became operational, the Quals trained their milking cows and freshening heifers to step onto the rotary. Once the animals were comfortable with the new setup, the Quals purchased additional cows to ll the barn. Now, while only a short time working with the entire setup, the difference in milk quality and on-farm efciency is evident. “The biggest things we were dealing with before was the stress of our labor issue and the consistency of udder prep and milking,” Mark said. “Now, we’re milking more cows more consistently.” Jon agreed. “Our somatic cell count was low before, but the quality overall has improved,” he said. “Each prep is consistent no matter who is working in the parlor. We don’t have clinical mastitis air ups to treat like we used to.” The Quals each have access to the automated system through their phones and smart devices. A set of 20 cameras is also in place throughout the parlor and barn, which allows the Quals to monitor the herd and technology regularly.
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Cows are milked using a 60-stall robo�c rotary parlor at Qual Dairy near Lisbon, N.D. The Qual family installed the milking system to improve labor efficiencies. An alarm comes up on the milking screen in the parlor when a robot is not functioning properly. “We have not had to deal with major problems but have found we can swap out the rear milking module in two turns,” Jon said. Mark agreed. “When something isn’t working properly, the stall won’t milk the cow,” he said. “If that’s the case, the person in
the parlor puts a barrel in the stall and we’ll deal with it when we can. That’s what is nice about having a few extra stalls available with each turn.” As the Quals further adapt to their dairy’s new milking routine, they are condent in the decisions they made to remain in today’s industry – shying away from troubles with a reliable labor source and nding a way to support several families.
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Farm bill moves quickly through Senate With little fanfare, the Senate has passed its farm and our companies. So, we’re not starting a trade war, bill. Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts but we’ll nish it.” Trump said even our closest allies praised the bipartisan approach seen with this bill. have been using tariffs unfairly against the United “With 171 amendments and a vote of 86-11, getting States, pointing to the Canadian dairy industry’s this farm bill done has been a team supply management program. Ag Insider effort.” That action sends the legislation to a conference committee to work out the NAFTA negotiations to continue differences between the House and Senate In testimony before the House of versions of the bill. With low commodity Commons international trade committee, prices, Minnesota Senator Amy Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Klobuchar said the farm bill provides Freeland said a NAFTA deal is still the tools needed to help farmers deal possible. Freeland emphasized the with risk. “The improvements included NAFTA negotiations are not tied to the in the commodity title will ensure more current dispute over steel and aluminum consistent payments across counties in exports. U.S. and Canadian ofcials the Agricultural Risk Coverage program. apparently talked in recent days, and It also replaces the Margin Protection Freeland said there is a desire to move Program for dairy producers and invests forward on NAFTA. By Don Wick additional funds into the new Dairy Risk Columnist Management program.” Pruitt tenders resignation EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, On to conference has resigned. President Donald Trump tweeted Dale Thorenson, Gordley and Associates he accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt as the lobbyist, said passing the Senate farm bill was a big Administrator of the Environmental Protection hurdle. “We need the certainty of getting this done Agency, noting that Pruitt has done a good job within by Sept. 30. Frankly, I didn’t think it was going to the Agency. The Senate has already conrmed Deputy happen, but it is moving forward. I can see a scenario Administrator Andrew Wheeler, who will take over where the bills are conferenced through a few weeks as the acting administrator. It is unknown how long in July and you could see this done by the end of end of Wheeler will serve in the role. The departure follows July. But that’s maybe getting ahead of ourselves. It’s months of scrutiny about the high cost of Pruitt’s happened in the past where it does not get nished.” travel, security detail and allegations of wasteful Thorenson said the Senate will not likely accept the spending. SNAP changes found in the House bill when it comes to conference. Immigration bill fails again Another immigration bill was defeated in the Trump defends trade tactics House. The nal bill did not include an agricultural During a campaign speech in Fargo, President guestworker provision. The National Milk Producers Donald Trump said good trade deals take time to Federation said the dairy industry is facing serious develop and the United States is bargaining from a problems in nding and keeping a reliable workforce. no-lose position. “When we’re $500 billion down, In a statement, National Milk said it is disappointed that they say Trump is starting a trade war. I say no, the a small group of House members chose to undermine trade war ended a long time ago. The United States the immigration bill by refusing to compromise. lost because our leaders didn’t take care of our people
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ConƟnued from AG INSIDER | Page 8 training programs that deliver a skilled workforce for the industry. New ownership for Wisconsin seed company DLF Pickseed has acquired Wisconsin-based La Crosse Seed. La Crosse Seed specializes in forage seed and other crops. The La Crosse Seed brand name will continue. Fitzgerald named USFRA CEO The U.S. Farmers and Rancher Alliance has selected Erin Fitzgerald as its new CEO. Fitzgerald has been the senior vice president for global sustainability at the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which is part of the dairy checkoff program. Fitzgerald will begin her duties in mid-July. The USFRA board placed former CEO Randy Krotz on administrative leave in January and did not renew his contract. Krotz had been the chief executive ofcer for the USFRA coalition for eight years.
New leadership for WFU Wisconsin Farmers Union has a new executive director. Julie KeownBomar has worked for UW-Extension since 2005 and was the co-director of the Wisconsin 4-H program most recently. Trivia challenge President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month in 1984. That answers our last trivia question. For this week, the ice cream cone was popularized at the World’s Fair in 1904. What city hosted the World’s Fair that year? We’ll have the answer in the next edition of Dairy Star. Don Wick is owner/broadcaster for the Red River Farm Network, based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Wick has been recognized as the National Farm Broadcaster of the Year and served as president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Don and his wife, Kolleen, have two adult sons, Tony and Sam, and ve grandchildren, Aiden, Piper, Adrienne, Aurora and Sterling.
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One week, one year or one decade – time does not alleviate the pain felt of any empty barn. It is a feeling known all too well amongst the dairy community; but in the wake of the dairy crisis, former dairy farmers want others to know there is life beyond the milkhouse. “There’s no magical answer for how to cope with losing the cows. … Even after nine years, it’s still hard, and I still have days when I think life isn’t fair,” Ed Becker said. “You take one day at a time, and it will get better.” In 2009, Becker and his wife, Tracy, sold their 100cow herd and relocated more than 100 miles away from the dairy in Alexandria, Minn. Today, the Beckers and their four children – Eddie, 18, Jack, 16, Emma, 14, and Sam, 12 – raise 80 Nigerian dwarf goats on their farm near Glencoe, Minn. Accepting a career without cows The Becker family always had a few goats, but built up their herd after the cows were sold to develop a goat milk cream to help with their son, Eddie’s, eczema. The herd is also used for therapy and goat yoga. “We learned to diversify and take the middle man out,” Tracy said. “It took us many years, but we were able to dream again.” Both Tracy and Ed work with the goat herd and business full time. However, Ed spent the rst ve years after selling the cows as a herd manager for a larger dairy farm. While working on another dairy is a feasible option for some, Ed does not recommend the occupation for all former dairy farmers. “I still don’t know if working on a dairy farm was good for me,” Ed said. “There was a sting of not being able to milk my own cows, and that made me mad.” Ted Matthews, a rural mental health counselor, advises farmers who recently stopped milking cows to look for occupations outside of another dairy farm. “There’s a misconception that if dairy farmers can’t farm on their own, they want to work for another farm. Few actually want that,” Matthews said. “You’ve already put a lot into your own passion, and then you’re in the industry, but it’s not with your cows and your farm.” Weston Patnode and his family – wife, Jenni, and sons, Warner, 10, and Brayden, 6 – sold their dairy herd last summer. After a short hiatus from the industry, Weston is the full-time agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Durand High School in Durand, Wis. “Around Christmas, I was told the school was looking for an agriculture teacher. I knew it was out of my comfort zone, but it was an opportunity to teach the next generation about agriculture and do something more than farming,” said Weston, who dairy farmed near Durand, Wis. Both Patnodes and Beckers recognize the transition
out of dairy farming was unbearable, but the lifestyle they have created with their families is invaluable. Whether a former dairy farmer chooses to remain in the livestock industry or pursue another avenue in agriculture, the opportunities are endless. “Once you become acclimated to a new lifestyle, you begin to see the advantages and things get brighter,” Matthews said. Knowing when is the right time The reasons for leaving a career in the dairy barn may be vast, but the timing may be the most difcult decision to make. “It was devastating, yet we still didn’t want to give up,” said Tracy of her and Ed’s decision to le for bankruptcy. “We lost everything and there was a lot of emotional baggage.” The Beckers’ decision to sell the cows was driven by a variety of factors, but the tipping point was the onset of low milk prices 10 years ago. “When prices bottomed out, nothing cash owed,” Tracy said. “We went to the bank, but we didn’t have enough equity for a loan to keep going.” At the time, the Beckers were solely milking cows and purchasing feed from neighboring farmers. When the land surrounding their farm site was sold for development, the family felt they had no other choice but to relocate and begin again. “There are two ways to leave – by choice or by force,” Ed said. Tracy agreed. “I know a lot of people who have quit by choice, and that’s OK. We did not, and we fought the whole way out,” she said. The Patnodes faced a similar situation in 2017 with their 50-cow dairy. “We came to a fork in the road where we knew we needed to expand or get out of milking,” Jenni said. “After meeting with the bank, it was apparent we needed to sell out.” In what was the hardest decision the Patnodes have ever faced, they hung up the milking units and left a career that not only molded Weston as a child, but also consumed their lives for the past 16 years. Every month, dairy farms are declining across the Upper Midwest. In a year’s time, Minnesota lost 242 farms, bringing the total number of farms with milking cows to a slim 3,001 as of June 2018, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Likewise, Wisconsin saw a decline of 589 farms from June 2017 to June 2018. The state’s current number of dairy herds is 8,517, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Frankly, we’re looking at dairies going down each month,” Matthews said. “It’s sad and through no fault of their own that they have to stop milking cows.”
Moving onward After a dairy farmer sells the milking herd, even if he or she may pick up a different occupation almost immediately following, Matthews said the emotional transition could take two years or more to overcome. “It’s a process,” he said. “They will miss farming, and while the skills gained in dairy farming will bode well in future occupations, getting from point A to point B is the key.” Unfortunately, the resources available for farmers at this stage in dairying are scarce. Both Beckers and Patnodes agree the only way they were able to make it through a drastic change in their livelihood was the support found in their spouses as business partners, but especially as loved ones. “To be honest, I experienced depression when we sold the cows,” Weston said. “I felt lost.” Jenni agreed. “I tried to be the rock PHOTO SUBMITTED for the family, but the burThe Patnodes – Weston and Jenni and their sons, Warner (leŌ) and Brayden – sold their 50-cow dairy herd in June 2017. Weston is now an agriculture educa- Turn to LIFE | Page 11 Ɵon teacher and FFA advisor for Durand High School in Durand, Wis.
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for others. “You will always miss your cows. We are sure that even 20 years from now, or 40 years from now, we will still miss the cows,” Jenni said. “But, there is life after.” Ed agreed. “Looking back, for us, dairy farming was just the beginning,” he said. “There is life after milking cows, and it might be something way better than you ever imagined. The best thing we did was start over.”
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This is a time for reection As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we remember those who have went before us and what this country affords us to do. Truly, this is a time for reection. A farmer’s life is busy, yet during our work there are quiet periods in which we can use to reect. What is Americanism? Americanism is simply the virtues that we live daily in our public and private lives that are required for a democratic republic to sustain itself. Our forefathers believed that a society based on the 10 commandments where laws and virtues are required for a free society to survive. They believed a creator had given us tools to live and to govern by to help our country succeed. They knew the more morally responsible a society was, the more freedom it would attain. Benjamin Franklin believed in this so much that he created 13 specic virtues to practice. - Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. - Silence. Speak not but what may benet others or yourself; avoid triing conversation. - Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. - Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. - Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing. - Industry. Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions. - Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit;
think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly. - Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries or omitting the benets that are your duty. - Moderation. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve. - Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes or habitation. - Tranquility. Be not disturbed at tries, or at accidents common or unavoidable. - Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another’s peace or reputation. - Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates. As we look on these virtues we can reect and consider what true freedom means and what it requires of us as Americans. A true free society requires duty and sacrice of all its citizens, not just the military, to thrive. We need to make choices that will benet the society as a whole, and in turn we will have a more prosperous and self-sustaining nation. In other words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Freedom is not free. It is not anarchy. To be free, it is our duty as citizens to embrace the responsibility of maintaining the virtues set forth by our forefathers and become stewards of our destiny. Have a wonderful Independence Day. Dan Peterson Siren, Wis.
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Maple farm offers hands-on education By Maria Lockwood Superior Telegram
MAPLE, Wis. – Dairy Days are more than a celebration of Wisconsin’s claim to fame. Each one connects people with the everyday activities of farming. “The future of dairy lies in what we teach the next generation,” said Peter Thewis, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Ashland County. At Jon and Tracy TePoel’s organic dairy farm in Maple, Wis., on June 30, class was in session. Children toted spotted balloons as they moved from pen to pen petting goats, blowing kisses at sheep
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and peering at calves. They arrived by tractor and were invited to try their hand at planting seeds, gathering eggs and even milking a plastic cow. Evelyn Schlies, 2, held her father’s hand as she touched a sheep’s wooly back. “She just loves to see animals,” said Joshua Schlies, of Superior, Wis. In the food tent, Gov. Scott Walker served up bratwurst while wearing a Superior Fire Department T-shirt, given to him the second time he visited Superior following the Husky
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Gov. ScoƩ Walker serves up conversaƟon and bratwurst to Diane Tetzner of Washburn, Wis., and her granddaughter Lauren, 4, during Dairy Day at the Jon and Tracy Tepoel farm on July 7 in Maple, Wis. Hundreds of visitors stopped by for an up-close look at a working dairy farm.
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shop — milking, pasteurization and ice cream production all take place on the farm. Dairy Day reminds people that farmers still milk cows in their neighborhood. Thewis said people in northwestern Wisconsin are surprised when he tells them how many dairy farms are still operating in the area: six in Douglas County, 22 in Bayďƒželd County, 13 in Ashland County, four in Iron County and 17 in Washburn County as of Jan. 1, according to the DATCP. For people who live further south, it is a steeper learning curve. “You talk to anybody south of Highway 8, they didn’t know there were farmers north of Highway 8, period,â€? Thewis said. Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Delta, said she would like to promote a new state bumper sticker: “Start seeing cows.â€? Walker announced the formation of a Dairy Task Force in June to move the dairy industry forward. He signed an executive order earlier this year to ďƒžnd new markets for the state’s dairy and agriculture products across the country and around the world. “We want to keep helping our dairy families in the state,â€? Walker said. He also touted the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan, which would drive down the premium costs of individual health insurance plans. It received broad bipartisan support in the Legislature, the governor said, and is waiting on federal approval. TePoel said he gets up at 4 a.m. daily to care for his milking herd of about 90. He was willing to host the local Dairy Day event to provide hands-on education for people who may not be familiar with farming. “Sometimes you forget about where that food comes from,â€? Walker said. “It’s important to recognize it’s families like this that make it possible.â€?
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From Our Side Of The Fence How does the dairy market affect your business?
Clara Hedrich Owner of LaClare Family Creamery Malone, Wis.
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Rick Fulton General manager of Mr. Pizza North Rochester, Minn.
Describe your business. LaClare Family Creamery is a vertically integrated agricultural enterprise. We have a dairy goat herd of 800 milking goats. We use their milk to make our farmstead signature cheese, Evalon. We also make about 15 other kinds of cheeses, along with yogurt and bottled milk that is made with milk we purchase from other dairy goat farms. We have an onsite creamery, retail store and café, giving the consumer the full circle experience. Four of our ve children work in the business.
Describe your business. Dairy Dandy is a small roadside café/fast food restaurant that we have owned and operated for 29 years. We offer fast food but also have things like fried chicken and hot beef sandwiches. Dairy products are a huge part of our business.
Describe your business. We have been in business for 12 years, making mostly pizza, salads, sandwiches and dessert. We are known for our homemade cheesecake.
What dairy items do you offer or items that include dairy? The dairy items we offer are bottled goat milk in quarts and half gallons, yogurt in four avors, chevre in a large number of avors, and goat milk cheeses – Evalon, raw cheddar, cheddar, cheese curds, jack, pepper jack, Gouda, mozzarella and feta. Our cow goat milk cheeses are Martone, Chandoka, and Cave Aged Chandoka. We also have powder goat milk available in bulk. Other products that include our goat milk are caramels, ice cream, mac and cheese, cheese popcorn and pizzas. How does the dairy market affect your business? Our business is affected directly by the dairy market because we are buying and selling products in it. The foreign trade also affects our business. The cow dairy market does not have a direct effect on our goat business. What is your top selling item that includes a dairy product (or is a dairy product)? How much of it do you sell per month? Cheese. What promotions have you done that have been effective to push dairy product for your business? We deal with brokers and distributors, and have done various promotions through them. The most effective way to promote our cheese is by sampling it to consumers. What changes have you seen with consumers’ dairy purchasing trends? We have seen the consumer become more interested in goat dairy products and our mixed milk products. We produce a very clean, freshtasting product. Consistent quality is our focus. By having great milk we can make great cheese. Also, consumers that may not be able to use cow milk are able to use the goat milk products and are very happy with them. Thus, we see people who are looking for an alternative to cow milk products are selecting the goat milk products. We have a niche market product that has a higher price. The consumer will purchase a quality product. They are price conscious and may purchase a bit less of a product but still purchase. Consumers like convenience items. We are producing our products in slices and wedges. We are always looking for ways to be more consumer friendly. What message do you want to share with dairy farmers in the area? A couple of thoughts are: Milk quality is the key component of every product we make. Consumers are very price conscious and constantly compare prices of different brands. Talk to your legislatures to enforce the denition of milk and demand where you shop that non-dairy products are not found in the dairy case. Products that do not come from a mammary gland should not be able to be labeled milk or dairy.
What dairy items do you offer or items that include dairy? We have ice cream cones, malts, shakes, frozen ice cream sandwiches, banana splits, sundaes and a soft serve treat that we call the Cyclone. How does the dairy market affect your business? When prices rise, we see a difference in our bottom line. The costs for our dairy products actually went up a bit recently. What is your top selling item that includes a dairy product? How much of it do you sell per month? The top selling item on our menu is our Cyclone. It can be made with different kinds of candy that are blended into soft serve ice cream and can be served with a variety of toppings. We will sell 1,000 Cyclones per month in the summertime. What promotions have you done that have been effective to push dairy product for your business? We have participated in programs at schools and churches that reward kids with a free ice cream cone for completing a reading program. During Halloween, we give out ice cream cones to trickor-treaters. We also do everything we can to keep the price of our dairy treats competitive. What changes have you seen with consumers’ dairy purchasing trends? Dairy products remain popular with our clientele. We often see people order a shake with their meal or have an ice cream cone for dessert. After we started a delivery service, we began to see ofces order a bunch of malts or shakes for ofce workers to enjoy during their coffee breaks.
What dairy items do you offer or items that include dairy? Pizza is our biggest item with all the cheese we use. We also make a lot of cream-based soups along with our own alfredo sauce. Plus, we make cheesecake. How does the dairy market affect your business? Our price for dairy uctuates a little, but it is usually stable. At time, we have to buckle down when the price goes up. We have stayed with the same distributor for a long time because they have the best cheese – Retaggio out of Wisconsin. What is your top selling item that includes a dairy product? How much of it do you sell per month? Pizza is our biggest item because of all the cheese. Our best selling pizzas are the Mr. Pizza Special and the Big Peppi. I don’t even know how many of these pizzas we sell, but we go through about 1,400 pounds of cheese per week. What promotions have you done that have been effective to push dairy product for your business? We don’t do promotions specically for dairy products, but we do coupons for any dining option, which includes items made with dairy products. We will also have specials on our cheesecake desserts. What changes have you seen with consumers’ dairy purchasing trends? We started using more specialty cheeses – Gorgonzola, asiago and feta – on our pizzas many years ago. It started out slow and took awhile for people to catch on to those pizzas, but now people really like them. What message do you want to share with dairy farmers in the area? I would like it if more dairy farmers went organic.
What message do you want to share with dairy farmers in the area? We are proud we are able to serve dairy products that originated from local dairy farms. We never have to worry about the quality or the wholesomeness of our dairy treats. We deeply appreciate all of the hard work that dairy farmers do every day.
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Harry Zenzen Owner of Harry’s Frozen Foods Elrosa, Minn.
Kathy Simmons Owner of Grandpa’s Ice Cream Fridley, Minn.
Describe your business. My wife, Carol and I have a frozen pizza manufacturing company in Elrosa, Minn. We’ve been in business for 29 years.
Describe your business. We are a seasonal ice cream shop. We open April 1 and close on Oct. 31. We have been in business for 13 seasons. We make all our ice cream in our shop. We display 32 ice cream and sorbet avors. We also cater with our ice cream trailer. The trailer goes to farmers markets, festivals, weddings, graduations, businesses and fundraisers.
What dairy items do you offer or items that include dairy? All of our pizzas include a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. How does the dairy market affect your business? The reality is our prices uctuate with the milk prices. What is your top selling item that includes a dairy product? How much of it do you sell per month? Our Big 4 pizza is our most popular. It includes hamburger, pizza, Canadian bacon and bacon. Cheese is one of the most important ingredients we use. In a week, we go through 1,000 pounds of cheese. What promotions have you done that have been effective to push dairy product for your business? We don’t go out and do a lot of promotions, but we do a lot of fundraisers. We work with schools, sport teams, choirs, and we recently worked with a church youth group. What changes have you seen with consumers dairy purchasing trends? It is continually changing, and we’re always nding ways to meet their demands and promote the dairy industry and farmers. We created a buffalo chicken pizza we think will do that. What message do you want to share with farmers in the area? Keep up the good work. We need your high quality milk to make the high quality cheese consumers are looking for.
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Amanda Mezera AMPI eld service representative and Prairie du Chien transfer station supervisor Prairie du Chien, Wis. Describe your business. AMPI is a dairy farmerowned cooperative headquartered in New Ulm, Minn. Milk from member farms is made into cheese, butter and powdered dairy products in the co-op’s 10-plant manufacturing network. Those products are then marketed to restaurants, grocery stores and food ingredient customers throughout the United States. The Prairie du Chien transfer station receives member milk on route bulk milk trucks and transfers the milk onto tankers that can then be hauled to processing facilities. What dairy items do you offer or items that include dairy? We offer a variety of cheeses, cheese curds and spreads, and AMPI butter. How does the dairy market affect your business? Our business is directly impacted by market activity. Product prices change with the markets. What is your top selling item that includes a dairy product? How much of it do you sell per month? Our top-selling item is cheese. Our selection includes a variety of natural cheeses, pasteurized processed American slices, shredded cheese and specialty cheeses. In 2017, AMPI cheesemakers tallied 19 national awards. More recently, AMPI Colby Jack earned top honors in the World Championship Cheese Contest. On average, the Prairie du Chien location sells 2,400 pounds of cheese each month. What promotions have you done that have been effective to push dairy product for your business? In celebration of June Dairy Month, we offer great deals throughout the month. Customers await the sale each year to stock up on their favorite cheese and butter. What changes have you seen with consumers’ dairy purchasing trends? In line with national trends, consumers are increasingly interested in knowing more about where their food comes from. They appreciate knowing purchases at our location support local family farms and a farmer-owned co-op. What message do you want to share with dairy farmers in the area? Nothing compares to the avor of cheese and butter, and more and more consumers are enjoying both each year. Thank you for all you do.
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Sand bedding, activity monitors, 3X milking make more milk for West Ridge The Barthel family – James, Carrie, Ryan, Ben and Peter West Ridge LLC Bellingham, Minn. Lac Qui Parle County 460 cows
How many times a day do you milk? We milk three times a day. This October, it will be two years since we started that. I think it is our third best move we ever made.
What is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? Our herd average is 31,469 pounds of milk with 1,112 pounds of butterfat and 968 pounds of protein.
Do you contract your milk? Has it been successful for you? We’ve done some in the past, but nothing recently. It’s been a wash. I feel we haven’t made big money and haven’t lost big money.
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The freestalls at West Ridge are bedded with sand, which the Barthels started using in 2011. The bedding source has increased cow comfort and reduced the herd’s somaƟc cell count.
The Barthel brothers – Ryan, with his sons George and Charlie, Ben and Peter – operate West Ridge, LLC, a 460-cow dairy near Bellingham, Minn. Not pictured are their parents, James and Carrie. Describe your housing and What is your herd health pro- What does your dry cow milking facility. We have sand gram? We have herd check and transition program conbedded freestalls and a dou- every Monday morning and a sist of? We have one dry cow ble-14 parallel parlor. complete vaccination program group, which every cow enters from babies up to adult cows Turn to BARTHEL | Page 20 until they leave the herd.
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at dry off and springing heifers enter at 21 days before calving. We have a post fresh pen where every heifer stays until she is about mid lactation and where every cow enters after freshening and stays about three weeks. What is the composition of your ration? What has been one of your most recent changes that has been successful for you? The bulk of our ration is corn silage, dry hay, wet gluten, cottonseed, protein mix, dry corn and a liquid protein and energy mix called dairy sweet. We have made very few changes to our ration over the last 10 years. The most recent was when we added cottonseed about two years ago when the price was attractive. Through the years you’ve been farming what change has created the biggest jump in your herd average? Sand bedding, hands down. What role does genetics play in your production level and what is your breeding program? Genetics play a large role in our production level. We have been genomic testing our calves almost since it became available, and now virtually every heifer bred gets sexed semen along with the top 20-30 percent of our adult cows. The rest get beef semen.
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Fans increase air ow in the naturally-venƟlated freestall barn at West Ridge, LLC, near Bellingham, Minn. What type of improvements would you like to make that would increase your rolling herd average even higher? We have not used BST for over 18 years, and I think to move our production higher yet will require raising or outsourcing more highly digestible forages for our ration. The better the feed the better they respond. Also, tightening the breeding window even more is helpful. Most animals are pregnant by 130 days, but moving that to 120-125 days will drive higher production. What would you say are the three most important factors for you that helped you attain your current herd average? No. 1: We started using sand bedding about eight years ago. It made our cows more comfortable and our older cows stay around much longer. It also gives the cows better traction and therefore fewer injuries. Better footing has also helped with better heat detection. No. 2: With activity monitors we caught every cow in heat and they got bred in a timely manner and the rumination aid caught the sick cows before it became critical. No. 3: With milking three times a day, depending on the time of year, we’ve seen 10-14 pound
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(14) = ELBOW LAKE 218-685-4438 110 2nd St. NE
(15) = MORRIS 320-589-2011 23604 State Hwy. 9
(16) = BENSON 320-843-2610 380 Atlantic Ave.
(17) = MADISON 320-598-7575 516 1st St. E
MOWER CONDITIONERS 4 JD 946, 2008 #150133.................................................$14,800 10 Kuhn FC302, #149836 ..................................................$6,250 10 NH H7450, 2012 #150023...........................................$22,500 17 NH H7460, 2013 #144344...........................................$23,900 7 JD 535, 2005, #139187 ...............................................$14,000 7 Massey Ferguson 1372, 2013 #141262 ....................$19,900 9 JD 935, 1999, #149868..................................................$9,700 11 JD 1219, 1989 #150083.................................................$4,000 PULL-TYPE SPRAYERS 4 Hardi NAV 1100, #137543 .........................................$14,000 4 Raven 1000 Gallon, #149597 ......................................$6,100 10 Fast 7400, #130185 ....................................................$18,900 10 Top Air 60, #140416......................................................$5,000 15 Wil-Rich Blumha, #148336 .........................................$5,500 15 Top Air TA300, 2016 #149454 ......................................$5,650 16 Top Air TA2400, 2012 #145319 ..................................$52,500 5 Hardi Commander 1200, 2002, #150043 .................$14,900 5 Top Air TA1600, 2008, #149672 .................................$23,900 5 Ag Chem 1000, #149977 ..............................................$6,500 5 Hardi COMMANDER 1200, 2004, #148536 ................$19,900 11 Top Air TA1600, 2017, #134335 .................................$48,500 14 Summers 500, 1996 #145350 ......................................$4,500 RAKES 4 Tonutti TCR10, 2013, #105693.....................................$4,700 10 H&S AR2112, 2016 #134837 ........................................$6,900 5 H&S CR10, 2009, #149673 ............................................$3,750 ROUND BALERS 4 Massey Ferguson 2946, 2015, Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Feet #143367 ......................$29,700 4 Gehl 1465, Pickup: Regular, Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Feet #150085 .......................................$5,100 10 Claas 380 Variant, 2011, Surface Wrap, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Feet, #140005.....................................$19,800 7 JD 530, 1984, Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 5 Feet, #143656 .........................................................................$4,200 6 JD 569, 2017, Pickup: Mega Wide, Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet, #143801 ...................$38,000 6 JD 468, 2012, Pickup: Mega Wide, Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 540; Width of Bale: 4 Feet, #148136 .....................$28,000 12 JD 467, 2005, Pickup: Mega Wide, Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Feet, #149675.....................................$14,700 12 JD 568, 2010, Pickup: Mega Wide, Twine Only, PTO: 540; Width of Bale: 5 Feet, #149676.....................................$25,500 9 NH BR7090, 2008, Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet, #143259.....................................$19,900 5 JD 569 Silage Special, 2015, Pickup: Mega Wide, Surface Wrap Only, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet, #134962 ..........$41,900
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5 NH BR7080, 2008, Twine Only, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 5 Feet #140282 .......................................................................$12,900 5 JD 535 1991, Twine and Surface Wrap, Width of Bale: 5 Feet, #139110 ......................................$7,900 11 NH BR7060, 2008, Twine Only, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Feet, #143774 ....................................$15,000 11 JD 430, 1984, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Feet, #140203 .........................................................................$5,900 11 JD 567, 2006, Pickup: Mega Tooth, Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet #149896 ....................$17,200 8 NH BR780, 2005, Both Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet #140575 ...................$17,500 8 JD 569 Silage Special, 2016, Pickup: Mega Wide, Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet #148333 ..........$40,900 8 JD 569 Premium, 2014, Wrapping: Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet, #148146.....................................$26,900 8 JD 569, 2014, Pickup: Mega Wide, Wrapping: Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Feet #148334 ....................$35,500 14 JD 467, 2005, Pickup: Regular, Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Feet, #144341 ....................................$12,900 SQUARE BALER 9 JD 336, #150165 ...........................................................$3,100 WINDROWERS 6 JD W235, 2014, Conditioner: Steel, 653 hr., #135622 .................................................................... $134,900 6 JD W235, 2014, 921 hr., #140754 .................... $119,500 6 JD W260, 2014, Conditioner: Rubber/Urethane, 570 hr., #140978 .................................................................... $156,900 6 JD 994, 2005, Conditioner: Steel #145340 ...................$16,500 5 JD W235, 2014, Conditioner: Rubber/Urethane, 598 hr., #134973 .................................................................... $128,900 11 JD 4995, 2008, Head: Hay Head, Platform Size: 16, Conditioner: Impeller, 2063 hr., #150123 ...................................... $64,900
STEEL DEALS ARTICULATED 4WD TRACTORS NH T9020, 2009, 335 hp., 2905 hrs., #142873 ................................................................. $115,000 COMBINE PLATFORMS 4 JD 635F, 2012, #118150 ...........................................$28,900 COMBINES 16 JD S670, 2013, 1139 hrs., 782 sep., #145698......... $175,000 6 JD 9650 STS, 2001, 3805 hrs., 2565 sep., #142385 ....................................................................$52,900 14 JD 9860 STS, 2005, 3534 hrs., 2540 sep., #144245 ....................................................................$72,900 7
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CORN AND ROW CROP HEADERS 4 JD 608C, 2010 #142453 ............................................$35,000 14 JD 612C, 2010 #144255 ............................................$39,500 6 JD 893, 1998 #133187 ..............................................$13,900 DISKS 1 Krause 8200, 2013 #131061 ...................................$24,000 11 Summers 9K4727, 2015 #129015 ..........................$65,000 3 Case IH 370, 2014 #137899 .....................................$29,500 FIELD CULTIVATOR 2 Wil-Rich QUAD X2, 2011, #138552 .........................$29,500 GRAIN CART 3 Brent 1594, 2011 #125547......................................$52,900 RIPPERS 11 JD 2700, 2009 #118932............................................$19,900 17 JD 2720, 2013 #144468............................................$39,500 8 Case IH 730C, 2011 #135148 ...................................$21,900 ROUND BALER 5 JD 535, 1991 #139110 ................................................$7,900 ROW CROP TRACTORS 14 JD 6155R, 2016, 155 hp., 193 hrs., #144519 ................................................................ $122,000 16 JD 6155R, 2016, 155 hp., 222 hrs., #144517 ................................................................. $128,000 9 JD 6175R, 2017, 175 hp., 104 hrs., #134664 ................................................................. $147,000 16 JD 6175R, 2015, 175 hp., 309 hrs., #144526 ................................................................. $129,000 SELF-PROPELLED FORAGE HARVESTER HEADS: ROTARY 6 JD 676, 1995 #108982 ..............................................$17,900 6 JD 688, 2011 #140930 ..............................................$23,500 6 JD 710, 2007 #115310 ..............................................$33,000 SELF-PROPELLED FORAGE HARVESTERS 4 JD 5730, 1986, 4980 hrs., #124367 ..........................$25,000 6 JD 6710, 1993, 2116 hrs., #144011 ..........................$37,000 6 JD 7300, 2003, 5093 hrs., #140932 ..........................$68,000 6 JD 7400, 2004, 4287 hrs., #122051 ..........................$99,000 4 JD 7450, 2009, 2523 hrs., #145572 ....................... $147,000 6 Claas 900, 2005, 3826 hrs., #140408 .................... $145,000 TRACK TRACTOR 16 JD 9560RT, 2014, 560 hp., 1008 hrs., #144560 ................................................................. $249,500 UTILITY TRACTOR 12 JD 6110M, 2017, 110 hp., 91 hrs., #134622 ....................................................................$83,900
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Practicing biosecurity during fair time By Michaela Simco
University of MN Extension
County fairs and other livestock exhibitions will soon be in full swing around Minnesota. Fairs are a great way for people in the community to learn more about livestock and the people that take care of them, but it can also be a risk for the animals and people involved. The combination of animals coming from multiple farms in one area and increased stress due to new environments can present a biosecurity hazard for animals at the fair as well as your herd at home. To prevent the possible spread of disease, make an effort to implement effective biosecure practices before, during and after the fair. Before the fair or exhibition starts, take a close look at your animals. Watch for signs of sickness, and be sure to leave unhealthy animals at home. By bringing a sick animal to the fair, you are not only putting other animals at risk, but you are bringing an animal with a weakened immune system into a new, stressful environment which may worsen the current problem or increase the likelihood of a new problem forming. It is also a good idea to secure an ofcial veterinarian prior to the fair to check animals in. Animals showing signs of contagious diseases such as ringworm, warts or eye infections should be promptly sent home. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, all animals must be examined by an ofcial veterinarian on the day they are admitted to the exhibition and at least once daily during the exhibition. Local county fairs may have slightly different guidelines, so double-check with the show superintendent to ensure that a vet will be present for check-in and there is a protocol in place for sick animals. Once you are on the fairgrounds, check out the area they will be housed in rst. The barn should be clean and properly ventilated with adequate space between animals. Nose-nose contact is the quickest way to spread disease, so preventing contact between livestock from other farms is very important. When the animals are in place, provide them with ample feed and water. The stress of new surroundings combined with excess heat and inadequate nutrition greatly increases the likelihood of them getting sick. Keep the livestock area clear of soiled bedding and avoid sharing equipment such as pitchforks, shovels and buckets with exhibitors from other farms. During the fair it is also important to practice proper personal hygiene and encourage fairgoers to do so as well. Wash your hands and boots off frequently to avoid carrying bacteria throughout the barns. It is recommended to discourage fairgoers from touching your animals, as they may be sick themselves or they may have touched another animal carrying a disease before petting yours. If you are letting fairgoers pet your animal, make sure they wash their hands before and after to minimize the chance of disease spread. This a great time to inform fairgoers about the importance of practicing strict biosecurity. After leaving the fairgrounds, fair animals should be isolated from the rest of the herd for at least two weeks to prevent them from spreading any disease they picked up at the fair. Watch livestock for signs of weakness or sickness and contact a veterinarian if symptoms develop. Rinse and disinfect all equipment that entered the fairgrounds thoroughly, including buckets, feeders and shovels. Infectious diseases can be transmitted by animals, people, equipment and vehicles, which is why implementing and sticking to strict biosecurity practices at all times is a key aspect in keeping your livestock healthy. Kansas State University Extension is a great resource to check out for species specic biosecurity information. https://agriculture. ks.gov/divisions-programs/division-of-animalhealth/animal-disease-control-and-traceability/ biosecurity-resources
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A special breed for Nelson Wisconsin young enthusiast crowned National Red and White Queen
on an 80-cow registered Holstein farm owned by her grandparents, Terry and Bev Mitchell, near New Richmond, Wis. She will be a sophomore this fall at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she is majoring in dairy science with an interest in continuing on to veterinary school to specialize in either chiropractic care or nutrition. Nelson never let her initial admi-
By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
ELLSWORTH, Wis. – When she was a mere 3 years old, Hannah Nelson knew there was something special about Red and White Holsteins. She always chose to lead them at her neighbor’s farm, rather than those of the black and white variety. “I fell in love with Red and White Holsteins at a very young age,” Nelson said. “I liked that they are unique, and their uniqueness has kept me attracted to them as I’ve grown up, too.” Fast-forward sixteen years and you’ll nd a young lady still passionate about the breed, and engaged in promoting it throughout Wisconsin and now nationally as well. Last month at the National Red and White Convention in St. Charles, Ill., Nelson was crowned the 2018 National Red and White Queen, following her year of promoting Red and Whites as the Wisconsin Red and White Princess. Nelson, 19, is the daughter of Marc Nelson and Tracy Mitchell. She resides near Ellsworth, Wis., on a small 8-acre hobby farm with her mother and three siblings Paige, Mitchell and Levi, where they raise Holstein, Red and White and Jersey show heifers. Growing up, Hannah has spent time working
“I fell in love with Red and White Holsteins at a very young age. I liked that they are unique.” HANNAH NELSON, NATIONAL RED AND WHITE QUEEN
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Hannah Nelson (right), the newly-crowned 2018 NaƟonal Red and White Queen, stands with KaƟe Thompson, the outgoing queen. Nelson is 19 years old and from Ellsworth, Wis.
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‘14 Gehl RT175, ISO switchable ctrls, D, 12� tracks, 1750 lift cap., C/H/A, 2 spd., 111 hrs. ............................................ $41,900 ‘16 Gehl R220, H ctrls, D, 2500 lift cap., 802 hrs., C/H/A, 2 spd....................... $34,500 ‘16 Gehl R220, dual T-bar ctrls, D, 2500 lift cap., C/H, 2 spd., 2676 hrs . $27,500 ‘16 Gehl R220, T-Bar Ctrls, C&H, 2 Spd ................................................ $33,000 ‘15 Gehl R220, dual T-bar ctrls, D, 2500 lift cap., C&H, 2 spd, 1475 hrs ............... $29,700 ‘15 Gehl R220, T-bar ctrls, D, 2500 lift cap., C&H, 2 spd., 2515 hrs ...................... $26,800 ‘14 Gehl R220, T-bar, H ctrls, D, 2200 lift, C&H, 2 spd., 1230 hrs. ..................... $30,400 ‘15 Gehl R220, H ctrls, D, 2400 lift cap, C/H/A, 2 spd, 1250 hrs................................. $32,000 ‘14 Gehl R220, H ctrls, D, 2500 lift cap, C/H, 2 spd, 1338 hrs ......................... $34,250 ‘15 Gehl R190, dual hand ctrls, D, 2000 lift cap., C&H, 2 spd., sound reduction pkg., 4280 hrs................................... $20,600 ‘14 Gehl R190, dual T-bar ctrls, D, 1900 lift cap., C&H, 2 spd., 1865 hrs. ............. $26,900 ‘13 Gehl R190, T-bar ctrls, D, C&H, 2 spd., 2110 lift cap, 867 hrs. ........... $30,900 ‘14 Gehl R190, hand ctrls, D, 2100 lift cap, C&H, radio, 2 spd, 2190 hrs ...... $26,250 ‘14 Gehl R190, pilot ctrls, D, C&H, 2 spd, 2103 hrs................................. $28,500 ‘16 Gehl R165, JS ctrls, D, 3800 Lift Cap, C&H, 2 spd, 2830 hrs ....................... $25,250 ‘11 Gehl 5640E, t-bar H-ctrls, D, 2200 lift cap., SS, 2600 hrs .............. $20,500 ‘04 Gehl 5640, T-bar ctrls, D, 2200 lift cap., SS, 3905 hrs ..................................... $16,500 Gehl 5635SX, T-Bar Ctrls, C&H, Single Speed ..................................... $14,900 ‘13 Gehl 5240E P2, T-bar ctrls., D, 2100 lift cap., counter wts., SS, 2050 hrs .. $25,900 Gehl 4500, T-bar Ctrls, G...................... $4,750 ‘13 Mustang 3300V NXT2, H/F ctrls, D, 3300 lift cap., cab, 2 spd., 838 hrs............. $33,900 ‘14 Mustang 2600R, H&F ctrls., D, C&H, 2 spd., 2600 lift cap., 850 hrs ........... $35,500 ’16 Mustang 2200R, Pilot JS Ctrls, C/H/A, 2 Spd ..................................... $25,700 ’15 Mustang 2200R, H Ctrls, C&H, 2 Spd ................................................ $34,800 ‘12 Mustang 2100RT, pilot ctrls, D, 2100 lift cap., C/H/A, 400 hrs ............ $43,900
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‘08 Mustang 2076, D, 2400 lift cap., C/H/A, SS, 912 hrs., dual JS ctrls ................ $29,900 ‘06 Mustang 2066, dual lever/ft ctrls, D, 2000 lift cap., C/H, 1174 hrs......... $21,900 ‘06 Mustang 2066, H/F Ctrls, C&H, S spd, counter wts ....................................... $19,500 ’14 Mustang 2054, T-Bar Ctrls, C&H .. $19,600 ‘13 Mustang 2054, Case ctrls., D, 1650 lift cap., SS, counter wt., 722 hrs........... $16,900 ‘99 Mustang 2050, T-bar ctrls, 1650 lift cap., D, 4623 hrs., C&H, SS.............. $11,900 ’07 Mustang 2041, T-bar Ctrls, C&H .. $14,900 ‘15 Mustang 1900R, H Pilot Ctrls, C&H, 2 Spd, Sound Reduction Package ..... $26,550 ‘17 Mustang 1900R, H/F Ctrls, C&H, 2 Spd ................................................ $33,800 ‘16 Mustang 1500R, H/F ctrls, D, 1500 lift cap., C&H, 2550 hrs............ $23,250 ‘15 Mustang 1350R, H/F ctrls, D, C&H, 1450 lift cap., C&H, 1070 hrs............ $27,900 ‘13 JD 318E, L/F ctrls, D, 2100 lift cap., C/H/A, 2 spd., 2615 hrs..................... $25,500 ‘07 Case 435, H-ctrls., D, 2300 lift cap., C/H, SS, 2750 hrs ............................. $18,850 ‘08 NH L170, H/F Ctrls, C&H, S spd ..... $9,850
TRACTORS IH 656, gas, 63 HP ............................... $5,900
USED TMRS/MIXERS ‘13 Penta 6720HD 725 cuft w/rubber ext., at frt conveyor, stainless steel .........$23,900 ‘10 Penta 3020 SD, 540 pto, 320 cu. ft., 4’ RH front/side conveyor, 9â€? rubber ext., scale. $19,900 ‘04 Penta 5600, 600 cu. ft., EZ 2000V scale, corner door .............................$16,000 ‘08 Penta 5620HD, 600 cu. ft., 8â€? rubber ext., right corner door .......................$23,500 Knight 3300, 540 PTO, 900X20 tires, new relined .........................................$7,950 Knight 3250, 10 hp elc. single phase motor, 250 cu. ft., EZ 210 Digistar scale ........$8,250 Knight 2300, 260 cu. ft., 3’ discharge...$6,900 ‘11 Kuhn Knight VTC 1100, LH slide tray, rear commodity door, 2 remote scales, mounted to 2012 Peterbuilt 367 w/40,619 miles, 66,000 GVW, 10 spd., transmission, front mount hyd. drive, 1100 cu. ft. ....................$134,000
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‘05 Kuhn Knight 3130, 300 cu. ft., 615XL Weigh-Tronix scale w/remote, 2 ft., LH disch............................................$12,500 Gehl MX125, 540 PTO, 12’ Unload Auger, Scale ........................................$7,800 ’94 NH, 540 PTO, Auger Feeder, 8’ Discharge Extension........................$7,500 Automatic ATG1800B, 1800 bu./hr., 54� blower, 4 cut rolls, load auger ......$8,500 (2) RotoMix VXT745, 1 3/8 1000 PTO, 2 spd, EZ 2000 Scale, 2’ RH Frt Dog Leg Conveyor....................................... $8,500 ea.
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ConƟnued from NELSON | Page 23 queen. “Running for national queen really hadn’t crossed my mind until last fall,” Nelson said. “I was serving as the Wisconsin Red and White Princess, and enjoying promoting the breed here in the state so much, I made the decision to try for it.” To compete for the title, Nelson submitted an application that included several personal view essays and a personal essay detailing why she desired to obtain the position. Nelson also had to prepare a speech about why the Red and White breed was her preferred breed of
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to do more promoting the Red and White breed than I’ve been able to do on my own in the past.” HANNAH NELSON, NATIONAL RED AND WHITE QUEEN
choice to give in front of the National Red and White Convention delegation. In addition to the speech, she was interviewed by a panel of judges, and asked an impromptu question before the convention delegation. During her reign, Nelson will travel to various shows around the United States representing the breed while presenting showring awards and working in the association’s trade show booths. She will be in attendance at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., and the All-
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When I was 10 years old, Mom and Dad said if we got done with chores early, they would take us to the neighbors for a visit. Turns out this visit was a chance to see my friends, judge some cows and best of all, win a door prize. Odds of winning a door prize were pretty good since there seemed to be about 200 people in attendance and nearly that many door prizes. On a good night, one could carry home a bag of milk replacer, calf feed or maybe win valuable semen for doing well in the judging contests. That’s where my rst Durham semen came from. My brother, Greg, won those ve units and two of those became productive and fancy cows. The better one, Macie, lived to be nearly 10 years old and scored Excellent 91. Laura showed her at a couple of junior Holstein shows, and we called her one of our foundation cows. Those early years seemed to take place mainly on registered herds in our county. That initial spark for cows with papers was triggered and there began my journey toward that path. I was always intrigued by proper identication. Even if our cows were not registered, I knew their sire, dam and so forth. It always seemed to me that the herds with the best production always knew the most about their animals. Fast forward to my early 20s. Coaching baseball or playing fast pitch softball seemed to use up every possible day of the summer. Between making hay, playing ball and dating Patty, there was no time to try winning one of those prizes. I married Patty (my very best decision), kids started coming, and I nally realized I would never make money playing ball. The only way to earn more income was to milk a few more cows. Hosting the twilight meeting has always been an honor in our county. Dad came home from the annual meeting with a proposal to our family. That year was 1991. The Twins were in the midst of a 13game winning streak. Patty had just given birth to our second child, Laura, two weeks earlier. Crops were way behind. But the evening was beautiful, the cows were clean and looked their best. Brandt Groen was the guest speaker, but the 2-week-old baby seemed to receive the most attention. Hosting the meeting was rewarding. Then I thought how easy it would be to attend next year’s event. God had different plans for me and must have had a good laugh. I was newly elected on the board; they asked for a president. Don Ludewig suggested me and before I learned how to say no I had gotten a job I knew nothing about. Later I found out it meant nding a host family and running the meeting. A job that has lasted most of the last 26 years. Thank you, Don Ludewig. So, nding the host family was simple. Ben and Genny Fischer wanted it and there is nothing like baptism by re. The Fischers have a meticulous farm and herd. They have high expectations, demand hard work and get results in the end. That rst meeting featured an ofcial Holstein classier and seemed a little too businesslike. My take or direction was to make these meetings more appealing to the general public. Over the years, there are less dairy farmers, but people keep coming back because we have fun. Reconnecting with a dairy farm satises an inner craving people have with their childhood. If you want to get to know your neighbors, ask them to host a twilight meeting. Stop in on a bright, sunny day, and you will get the best results. In all these years, there was only one dairyman whom I could not convince, and he nally sold his cows because he must have been tired of me asking. Each family seemed to have a signature theme. One year we were served pork
reign milk had reached $20. Working with all these families has been nothing but rewarding. Getting to work a few days side by side, sweating together and getting everything nice and tidy has created another form of family for me. My fellow board members have each contributed to the success of our meetings. We have had creative lighting ideas, planning meetings and bull discussions. This year’s meeting will take place at the Schroeder Family Dairy farm west of Courtland. John and Bev, Jason and Michelle and their families are busy preparing. The Schroeders have developed a respected herd. Faith, family and their homebred herd has been the cornerstone of their lives. Anyone is welcome to join us at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 19 at 45408 551st Ave., Courtland. John Rosenhammer farms with his daughter, Laura Scholtz, and brother, Greg, on Roseview Dairy near Sleepy Eye, Minn. They milk 200 Holsteins and run 580 acres of cropland.
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chops because the family had connections with the pork producers. Another memorable event included an auction to build a milking parlor at the Brown County Fair. Junior members donated a few hours of service and an astounding $1,700 was raised. My aunt, Mary Catherine Bauer, donated a pipeline and milking system in memory of her husband, Stanley. We have played many game shows from TV. We have been entertained by Sisters performing “Nunsense” and an occasional appearance from Mother Superior herself. All-star wrestling was a favorite past time of one dairyman, so we had a surprise visit from Jesse the Body Ventura. Another meeting occurred the year of the Olympics, so we created Olympic games. Although we are Holstein, we opened the doors to having our event on the Portner farm, our local Brown Swiss farm. We have had appearances from Princess Kay, but our own Princess Kay of Audrey Mohr has been our most special. When Audrey started her reign in 2007 the price of milk was $14. By the end of her
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Manure is a valuable resource when applied at rates that match crop needs because of the essential plant nutrients nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium it contains. Manure is also a good source of organic matter, secondary nutrients and micronutrients. Manure can help build water holding capacity and improve soil health. Manure can also be composted or processed to produce other soil improving products. Excellent manure management can help you get more value from your manure. A great place to learn more about manure management is at the annual North American Manure Expo being held in South Dakota in August. The expo’s mission is professionalism in manure management. The expo will be held at Swiftel Center in Brookings, S.D., Aug. 15-16. The expo includes a tradeshow, farm tours, manure agitation and land application demonstrations, industry presentations and an educational program. The tradeshow will have over 60 exhibitors. There will be three tours: dairy, beef and swine on Wednesday. Tour preregistration is required. The dairy tour brings manure management full circle. The tour will visit Tekrony Dairy, a local family dairy, which continuously changes its manure management practices to make it easier for farm workers to recover more bedding and to reduce environmental impacts. The farm installed a sand lane to recover sand bedding for cleaning and reuse. The multistage manure storage system allows manure solids to settle. The farm has used irrigation to apply water and nutrients to nearby forage crops. The farm added multiple aerators to four of the ve manure storage basins with the goal of reducing solids in the irrigation system water and reducing odor from the system as a whole. The producer is happy to share his experiences with managing manure, in addition to all other aspects of the dairy. The tours require preregistration and are $20 per person, which covers lunch and transportation. Additional tours will visit local swine and beef cattle operations. All tours bring people to the manure agitation site. The agitation demonstration, hosted by Global Dairy, will be a chance to see multiple companies showcase their agitation equipment, including several remote controlled agitation boats. The equipment suppliers will discuss how their equipment works and where and how it can be used. Agitation is important for solids removal to maintain manure storage capacity. Agitation helps mix stored manures to produce slurries for consistent nutrient levels for uniform land application. Buses will return people to the Swiftel Center following the agitation demonstration. Equipment companies will demonstrate their manure application equipment. There will be both solid manure and liquid manure application demonstrations. There will also be demonstrations of compost turners. On Wednesday, industry representatives will host sessions on manure pumping, composting, nitrogen utilization and pro-
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Management options for perennial cover crops By Rebekah Carlson, M. Scott Wells and John Baker University of Minnesota Extension
Research suggests there is potential to grow corn and soybeans with perennial cover crops. Although there is a yield decit, perennial cover crops may be an option in highly challenging watersheds and eld areas subject to heavy erosion. However, more research is needed to maximize cash crop yields by minimizing early-season competition from the perennial covers. From soil stabilization to nutrient capture, the benets of cover crops are abundant. Yet, the most common cover crops, such as rye, radish mixtures or hairy vetch, do not provide options for yearlong vegetation. Managing these annual cover crops tends to leave the soil exposed at periods of heavy rainfall, particularly in the early spring. Research is being conducted to discover perennial cover crop species and management options to hopefully enable continuous vegetation in corn and soybean rotations. The research aims to grow corn and soybeans in a perennial cover crop to maximize the yield of the cash crop, while maintaining continuous living. This would fully harness the environmental benets of perennials in annual crop rotations. To minimize early-season competition, researchers combined localized desiccation with broad suppression of the perennial cover crops. Researchers conducted the study at three locations: Rosemount, Waseca and Lamberton, Minn. The perennial cover crop species chosen were two ne fescue species (chewings fescue and hard fescue) and three perennial legumes (kura clover, crown vetch and a clover mix). The chosen fescues are summer-dormant and winter-hardy, and can tolerate Poast herbicide. The chosen perennial legume species minimally compete, if at all, for fertilizer resources, tolerate defoliation and spread by rhizomes. To manage these species while simultaneously growing the corn and soybean cash crops, researchers deployed two techniques: zone seedbed preparation for the cash crop to be planted into and in-season chemical suppression of the perennial cover. The seedbed preparations were applied in late fall following harvest of the cash crop. These techniques were either a manual killing of the perennial using rotary zone tillage (Figure 1) or chemical desiccation in bands using glyphosate (Figure 2). The perennials were suppressed during the growing season to minimize competition with the cash crops. Researchers applied low rates of glufosinate (1.48 pounds per acre) in late May and mid-June to suppress the perennials. Each plot was fertilized according to best management practices for corn and soybeans. The study was managed weed-free through chemically suppressing the perennials and hand weeding.
Yield results Figures 3 and 4 show corn and soybean yield results from the Lamberton, Minn., location.
Figure 3: Corn yields with perennial cover crops in Lamberton, Minn. Red bars show band-killed prepared seedbeds; blue bars show rotary-zonestripped, seed-prepared seedbeds.
Figure 4: Soybean yields with perennial cover crops in Lamberton, Minn. Red bars show band-killed, prepared seedbeds; blue bars show rotary-zonestripped, seed-prepared seedbeds.
The next issue of the Dairy Star is published July 28th. Advertising and news deadline is Friday, July 20th. Figure 1: Rotary zone tillage for seedbed preparation.
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Second crop storm We saw the dark clouds forming In the distance moving fast. They hauled a few more loads of manure, Dumped the hay, Peter’s truck was last.
Clouds were getting darker, There was no way around it; We were denitely in the direct path. This storm is on the way-we were getting hit ‘Batten down the hatches!’ ‘All hands on deck!’ The Pirate crew (our chopping men) was ready With wind and the rain-plastic covering could be a wreck. When who should arrive on the scene?
But our poop hauling team. They grabbed plastic and held tight; This storm was going to get wild and mean
Rushed the kids to the parlor, Cora in her stroller blew across the bunker oor. Ira, Dane, and Henry want to help, But this isn’t kid safe anymore. Holding corners, layering plastic proved a challenge, As it whipped like sails on a pirate ship, Snapping and swallowing bodies, The wind was strong-it was hard to keep a grip. Lightning was ashing, Hailstones were pelting. Above the roar of the storm,
Instructions Peter was belting. After three days of dripping sweat We dare not complain As we all started to Ramblings from the Ridge shiver From our impromptu showers in the rain. The skid steer was moved to be a weight And tires were thrown with such speed. The crew of us laughing in spite of it all Rain when hay is offexactly what farmers need.
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“Teamwork makes the dream work,” Peter says with a grin. The fact that everyone stayed to help was great; Time for the thank-yous to begin. Celebratory beverages made their rounds As we huddled in the sheds-a dry hideout. As a wise man said, We “wet the inside as well as the out.” The clothes on the line were on their second rinse, But not a bit of hay got wet. That – and the help of good people – Is as good as you can get. Jacqui and her family milk 800 cows and run 1,200 acres of crops in the northeastern corner of Vernon County, Wis. Her children, Ira (11), Dane (9), Henry (4) and Cora (adventurous crawler), help her on the farm while her husband, Keith, works on a grain farm. If she’s not in the barn, she’s probably in the kitchen, trailing after little ones, or sharing her passion of reading with someone. Her life is best described as organized chaos – and if it wasn’t, she’d be bored.
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Updating FARM 3.0 on your dairy
FARM 3.0 was instituted Jan. 1, 2017. The most yet signed. age, class, product and administration route; daily notable requirement is the tail docking ban. All farms When the National Milk Producers Federation observation of cattle for disease or injury; diseased selling to plants that require FARM compliance should developed the FARM program they proposed a or injured cattle management, including treatment for have been inspected by a qualied FARM inspector phased enforcement strategy to give producers time to pain; disease treatments; parasite, pest and y control; by now. For most farms, this is someone from the comply. As a result, there are only three requirements air quality; lameness prevention and management; dairy co-op or processor. A small number Veterinary Wisdom that if not met, will trigger a mandatory dystocia, and culling and transport to slaughter. There are 14 required protocols in the herd of farms have been evaluated by a thirdcorrective action plan. These are phase party inspector. The list of documents one priority areas: a signed VCPR; signed health plan if we consider pain management and required by FARM 3.0 is extensive, dairy cattle ethics agreements, and no tail diseased cattle management the same. If you do not have them and want to get started, there are some but the list of things that can trigger docking. enforcement at this time is fairly small. You could perhaps squeak by just examples on the FARM website. Your co-op or Some of those documents require annual having these. However, there are also four processor eld representative may have others. Your signatures. Now would be a great time to phase two priority areas that if not met, veterinarian can help, too. Most dairy veterinarians get your FARM 3.0 documents updated. will trigger a continuous improvement have written dozens of protocols and will be able to Here is the list of documents you plan, which is somewhat of a lower provide examples of most of the required documents. need to have available for inspection on bar of enforcement. These are: a herd Understand that this is not a veterinarian-directed your dairy: health plan to include, at a minimum, program; nor is it a government program. FARM is - A signed Veterinary Client Patient protocols for newborn and milk fed calf NMPF’s program that has been adopted by just about By Jim Bennett Relationship (VCPR) dated within the management, pain management, non- every co-op or processor in the United States, so last 12 months. ambulatory animals and euthanasia. ultimately enforcement questions should be directed Columnist - Dairy cattle ethics agreement Ninety-ve percent of the cow herd to whomever is purchasing your milk. Our veterinary practice developed generic for all employees with animal care must score two or less on the FARM responsibilities dated within the last 12 months. locomotion scorecard. Ninety-ve percent of the cow versions of all the required protocols and documents - Dairy cattle training agreements and log for herd must score two or less on the FARM hock and before January 2017 to share with our producers if all employees with the specic responsibilities of knee scorecard. Ninety-nine percent of all classes of requested so they could modify and update them stockmanship, calf care, non-ambulatory animals and animals must score two or more on the body condition as needed. We also created a binder for all required documents that is used to euthanasia. score scorecard. le everything related to - A posted emergency contact sheet. Locomotion, hock and - Drug treatment records. knee, and body condition N Now would ld b be a great time i to FARM in one place. We are starting the process to help - Herd health plan signed by the veterinarian or scoring is done at the time record in the last 12 months. of inspection, so all you get your FARM 3.0 documents everyone get the required updates. Other practices - Mortality records. need available to avoid updated. may have done similar - A third-party verication signature page if a enforcement action is the efforts, so if you have not third-party audit has been completed. herd health plan. If you yet put everything together, Notice that you must have signatures updated do not have a written and annually for the VCPR, dairy cattle ethics agreements signed herd health plan, now would be a time to your veterinarian might be the rst person to ask. and the herd health plan. Your veterinarian will need develop one. When doing this the best practice would If you have everything in place, be sure to get the to sign the VCPR and herd health plan. 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How high’s the water, Mama? My favorite country music icon, Johnny Cash, says it’s ve feet high and rising. He sings that at 2 feet high it’s covered the oats crop, and at 3 feet the cows are in water over their knees. After last week, I know that at 4 feet I need to change my underwear. Northwest Iowa, along the rivers, has been hit the worst with ooding and evacuations, and our area of southwest Minnesota is second worst in terms of closed roads, ooded crops, houses and livestock facilities. We were saturated already when on the night before the longest day of the year we got dumped on with six more inches. It started raining with a vengeance at 9 p.m. What I am about to tell you about the next eight hours is not exaggeration, but the absolute truth about how things really go around here. At 10 p.m.,
my wife was in the bathtub taking a leisurely bath. I nished watching the Minnesota Twins lose again and went to the basement bathroom to prepare for bed. My bare feet hit cold water on the oor. I calmly went outside in the storm and readied the big shop vacuum to suck water out of the basement. Once back inside, I told deb what was happening, and she started vacuuming while I went outside to check if the house eave troughs were working properly. Par for the course, the huge Maple tree west of our house had done its dirty work of plugging the west gutter. I already had put it on my grandson’s work list for Friday, but it was only Wednesday. deb came outside to see that I was contemplating how to clean the rain gutter in pouring rain with a 30 mph wind. I said I’m not going on a ladder in those conditions and asked her if I got the
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Imagination Over the years of milking cows, we have had many employees. We have had married couples, college students, high school students and even middle school students. I have had unemployed people in need of money who came to our farm because they were farm kids and knew how to milk cows and feed calves. We have had our share of Hispanics, Africans and even some Russian men and women milk alongside me. They stay for a while, and then life takes them to other places. At this time, I have neighbor kids who are 13 years old working for us as a summer job. All three have never milked before but are giving it a try. Since I am milking with them I try to take the time and invest in these youngsters so they will stay committed, feel conďƒždent and ďƒžnd the pride that comes from working on a farm. This is hard work, and the high temperatures these last few days have been challenging for them to keep up with an old lady like me. I go out of my way to make sure I give them praise at least twice during the four hours of milking. I will repeat their question they ask to help them ďƒžgure out the answer themselves. There are times I have to bite my tongue, try not to sigh too loud and control my eye rolls. Who gets these bottles? How do I shut off the lights? Do I need to wash these pails, too? By Tina Hinchley All within ďƒžve minutes by the calves, near the Farmer & Columnist light switch and by the sink full of pails. With each of them, they have also experienced me with a stern tone due to a predicament they have gotten themselves into. Almost milking in a treated cow causes my voice to be harsh. I have yelled, causing them to become nervous and that slows down milking. I need to lighten the mood. Many times, I play a game as an ice breaker that we played while carpooling my kids and their friends to camp. Would you rather have a Snickers or Three Musketeers? Chocolate milk or white? Johne Deere or Case? Ford or Chevy? The air clears and milking can proceed. This gets them relaxed and not so intimidated by me, and I get to know a little more about each of them. On every tour I also play this game. Would you rather be a cow out on the pasture or in a freestall barn? As we pull the hayride in from the sweltering heat and blazing sun, the guests on the tour understand how a cow feels. I explain that cows have a black leather jacket on. Their body temperature is 101.6. They are pregnant for nine months every year. Would you put your dog or cat out in a pasture? What about your pregnant wife? When cows are in the sun they tend to get close together to get shade from one another and eventually will poop and pee and then lay down in it. Would you rather lay in a muddy manure combination or on a comfortable mattress out of the manure? Would you rather walk a short distance to get the 30 gallons of water you need daily or all the way from the end of the pasture? It is much easier for me to explain why freestall barns are designed the way they are when we can imagine ourselves as cows. The breeze Would W ld you rather h b be a cow on coming into the shaded barn and the heifers and cows the pasture or a cow in the laying comfortably on the mattresses, while others from freestall barn? Only in their the herd are up at the waterers imagination are the pastures drinking, is a great image for visitors to see and feel the green. difference. Even with all the things I can explain, there are still visitors who think cows want to be outside. They want their milk to come from cows on pasture. They think cows want to eat grass and graze on the hillsides. They tell me every farmer should graze their cattle because it is easy. They do not need to feed the cows because they eat grass. I mention corn is a grass, and the cows need to have enough nutritious feed daily to make milk, carry a calf and continue growing for ďƒžve years. Supplemental feed is required beyond the grass for the cows to be healthy. In the end of the tour, I show aerial photos taken of the farm from years back when the cows did go out to pasture daily. I point to the pastures where there is no grass, a dry lot. Hence the saying the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. There are bunks in the middle of the dirt for feed, and when the big oak tree was still alive all of the cows were under it. The stock tank full of water is up by the barns. In recent photos, we have a green pasture with no cows on it. Pastures need to be managed and rotated to stay green. Cattle on pasture after a rain can easily make it into a mud hole, killing all the grass. That is why there are cow yards with concrete where the feed bunks are put for easy feeding when cows go outside. Would you rather be a cow on the pasture or a cow in the freestall barn? Only in their imagination are the pastures green. 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Elroy Fair Board strives to create passion Improvements, educational opportunities benet young exhibitors By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
ELROY, Wis. – In the small Juneau County town of Elroy, Wis., the common belief is that passion for the dairy industry can be grown by involving youth in exhibiting dairy
cattle at their local Elroy Fair. Members of the community have accepted the challenge to create and nurture that passion. Each year, the Elroy Fair welcomes between 30 to 40
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Nearly 20 young junior dairy exhibitors parƟcipate in an event at the Elroy Fairgrounds June 9 in Elroy, Wis. The exhibitors spent the aŌernoon learning skills and techniques to help them beƩer present their projects at the upcoming fairs.
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Ashley Dreier helps AusƟn Bradley pracƟce clipping a topline during the educaƟonal event June 9 in Elroy, Wis.
dairy exhibitors. The Elroy Fair Board has been working to grow its youth programs, especially their dairy program, hoping to foster more young people to don white pants and parade their dairy projects in a that time-honored clockwise circle known as the show ring. “We have quite a few non-dairy kids that come to do Pee-Wee Showmanship,” said Elroy Fair Board member Stephanie Kopenhafer. “We like to see those kids seek out continued involvement. We have one local farmer that provides quite a few animals for
kids who don’t actually live on dairy farms. We appreciate that, and want to support that learning experience.” That commitment to improve their fair has led the Fair Board to seek facility improvements, particularly for their dairy cattle, and increase learning opportunities for young exhibitors. In three months, the Elroy Fair was able to raise enough money to build a new barn to house dairy and beef exhibits for the duration of the fair. A number of local benefactors, including former long-time Governor Tommy G.
Thompson stepped up to support the dairy youth to make that goal a reality in short order. That new barn replaced three older buildings, including one that dated back to the late 1800s. The new facility was named in honor of Thompson’s father, Allan, and was dedicated during this year’s Elroy Fair in a ribbon cutting ceremony held on June 23. “The Elroy Fair started in 1897, and since then it has become a family tradition,” said Marie Preuss, President of the Turn to ELROY | Page 35
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Former Wisconsin Governor and Elroy-naƟve Tommy G. Thompson (right) addresses the crowd at the dedicaƟon and ribbon cuƫng ceremony for the new dairy barn at the Elroy Fairgrounds June 23 in Elroy, Wis. Thompson was a benefactor to the project, which now bears his late father’s name. Elroy Fair Board. “Think about the kid that comes to the fair with an animal to show, and how excited they are. My own experiences instilled that love in me, and as a board member, that is my goal, to instill that love and excitement.” Thompson spoke to the crowd assembled to commemorate the dedication of the new building in his father’s memory. “It’s been my honor to be in a position to help support these kinds of things because I love this city, this community and its people,” Thompson said. “When I was growing up, I showed Ayrshire calves here when I was in the seventh grade with my best friend.” Remaining improvements to the new dairy facility, include a new milking parlor located in close proximity,
“Nurturing involvement in exhibiting dairy cattle helps grow that passion in these kids, and it is our hope that will keep them engaged in the dairy industry.” STEPHANIE KOPENHAFER, ELROY FAIR BOARD MEMBER
will move forward for next year with a grant from Compeer Financial that was awarded during the dedication ceremony. The Elroy Fair’s commitment to encouraging young people to become lovers of the dairy industry isn’t limited only to physical improvements of their fairgrounds. It also includes a commitment to educating dairy exhibitors. Kopenhafer worked with Ashley Dreier, a local dairy farmer and long-time Elroy fair exhibitor, to hold a tting and showing workshop for aspiring dairy showmen on June 9 at the fairgrounds, in preparation for their upcoming fair. Nearly 20 young dairy show enthusiasts gathered to learn more about the
art of tting and showing their project animals. Potential exhibitors at both the Elroy and Juneau County Fairs were invited to the learning experience, which was held free of charge. “We thought this was a good idea to try. The kids in this area have never had an opportunity like this,” Dreier said. “This is the rst year we’ve held the clinic, although we tried to do one during the fair last year, but that didn’t work out.” The pair started out in the showring, teaching the 4-H members the basics about packing a showbox and the important items to have when caring for animals at the fair. They explained different types of brushes, grooming tools and products needed. That information was followed with a demonstration on proper washing techniques and equipment. Then Dreier led the group in a clipping demonstration, explaining the basic mechanics of the different types of clippers and blowers, as well as what brushes and sprays needed to clip a calf for the fair. After demonstrating clipping technique, she offered youth the opportunity to take hold of the clippers and remove hair themselves. While some kids were taking advantage of the clipping experience, others were learning from Kopenhafer how to properly tie animals up at shows, stressing the importance of securing them, while still being able to untie them quickly and safely if needed. The nal station of the day found the participants in the showring, learning proper showing techniques. The youth had the opportunity to take the halter of a heifer for some more oneon-one guidance. “It’s really important to teach these kids and give them some guidance,” Dreier said. “You always see kids out there not knowing what they are doing, then doing poorly and getting discouraged. If we can help those kids learn and get more involved, we’ve been successful.” Kopenhafer concurred. “The small family farm has to continue,” Kopenhafer said. “Nurturing involvement in exhibiting dairy cattle helps grow that passion in these kids, and it is our hope that will keep them engaged in the dairy industry.”
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Olson is new agriculture educator for Vernon County By Ron Johnson
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VIROQUA, Wis. – Vernon County has a native daughter as its University of Wisconsin-Extension agriculture educator. Ashley Olson began her new position June 1. Olson was raised on a dairy farm near Stoddard, Wis. Olson and her husband, Jeff, have their own dairy farm near Coon Valley, Wis. They milk 40 Holsteins, Jerseys and crossbreds. The farm consists of 150 acres of corn, soybeans and hay. She graduated in 2005 from the University of Ashley Olson Wisconsin-River UW Extension Falls with a bachelor’s degree in dairy science and a minor in Spanish. She chose dairy science as her major because of her dairying roots. “I have a passion for agriculture and knew I wanted to go into the agriculture ďƒželd,â€? Olson said. The Olsons milk twice a day with a pipeline in a two-story barn. Olson said they concentrate on components. Olson estimated the butterfat test runs between 4 and 4.3 percent, and the protein test ranges between 3.2 and 3.4 percent. Westby Cooperative Creamery buys the farm’s milk. The Olsons have a 9-year-old son, Jed. This will be Jed’s ďƒžrst year showing livestock at the county fair. It’s not Olson’s ďƒžrst fair, but it is the ďƒžrst one for her as the agriculture educator. The
advent of the fair – Sept. 12-16 – makes for an especially busy time. “I’m taking it all in stride, going to committee meetings and learning the ropes and seeing what I can do to help out,â€? Olson said. One goal of hers is to provide farmers and nonfarmers in the county with research-based information about all aspects of agriculture and not only livestock management in general or dairying in particular. For example, she wants to work on fruit and vegetable production and animal husbandry for all species, including sheep, horses, pigs and poultry. “A lot of it is learning for myself,â€? she said. “I have a strong dairy background, but I’m learning every day.â€? Olson said she has a strong support team helping her, in the form of experts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Olson has worked in the dairy nutrition ďƒželd and was a program technician for the Farm Service Agency. In that role, she helped ensure government initiatives like the Conservation Reserve Program and the Margin Protection Program for Dairy were being administered the way the rules required. Along with serving as the county agriculture educator, Olson enjoys being a 4-H volunteer and coaching the 4-H dairy cattle judging team. She said she enjoys her new job. “I love it,â€? she said. “I’m having fun with it every day. I’m never doing the same thing each day.â€? Olson’s ofďƒžce is at 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392, Viroqua, Wis. She can be contacted at 608-637-5276, ashleyolson@ces.uwex.edu.
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Dan Provo Monticello, Minn. Wright County 73 cows How did you get into farming? I grew up on a dairy farm. In 1984, I rented a farm site and milked 36 cows. In 1990, my wife and I bought a farm and we increased our herd to 56 cows. What are your thoughts and concerns about the dairy industry for the next year? I hope to see a change in the milk price. If not, we will lose a lot of dairy farms. What is the latest technology implemented on your farm and the purpose for it? We made cows more comfortable with mattresses and bigger stalls. We used to sell ve to seven heifers each year from injuries in the smaller stalls or on the hard cement. What is a management practice you have changed in the past year that has benetted you? We buy a lot of quality dry hay. It’s been hard for us to make quality hay the last four years. Since buying the feed, production has increased. What cost-saving steps have you implemented during the low milk price? We make do with what we have and x what we can ourselves. How do you retain a good working relationship with your employees? We respect and listen to different ideas. Our neighbor helps me with eldwork, along with my wife, son and daughter. For chores and milking, my wife, kids and myself take care of it all. Tell us about a skill you possess that makes dairy farming easier for you. I am able to x a lot of things by myself. What do you enjoy most about dairy farming? Feeding the cattle, watching them grow and bringing new heifers into the barn. It’s nice to see the herd improve over the years. What advice would you give other dairy farmers? Take care of what you have and watch your debt load.
What has been the best purchase you’ve ever made on your farm? A skidloader. It saves on physical labor and can get into a lot of places a tractor loader can’t. What has been your biggest accomplishment while dairy farming? Lowering our somatic cell count. For the past four years, we’ve received an award from our creamery, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, for low somatic cell count. What are your plans for your dairy in the next year and the next ve years? This year, we’re keeping with what we have and working away. In the next ve years, if the milk and crop prices increase, maybe we’ll add our son onto the farm. How do you or your family like to spend time when you are not doing chores? We like to go out to eat, watch TV, play cards and relax.
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