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Sarah PraƩ puts nal touches on the Iowa State Fair BuƩer Cow at the state fair in Des Moines, Iowa.
Judge Bob Hagenow gives his reasons on the novice calf class during the dairy show at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 8 in Des Moines, Iowa. The class winner is Carson Rauen (right), son of Bill and Mary Rauen, of Farley, Iowa, and standing in second is Sydney Sparks, daughter of Jason and Jessie Sparks, of MonƟcello, Iowa.
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(LeŌ) ReƟring Iowa Dairy Princess Jessica SchmiƩ (leŌ) and Iowa Milking Shorthorn Queen Megan Osborn organize trophies for the Milking Shorthorn show at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 9 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Demmers receive Iowa State Fair’s The Way We Live Award
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Rick and Kathy Demmer’s Le-O-La Holsteins show string racked up plenty of wins during the 2019 Iowa State Fair Dairy Show, including junior champion, intermediate champion and reserve grand champion, along with premier breeder and exhibitor. But what brought the entire family to the fair on show day was a different kind of award. The Demmers were one of six recipients of the fair’s The Way We Live Award, given to farm families who have demonstrated their dedication to agriculture and strong Iowa farm values. “We’ve never all been gone (from the farm to the fair) at once,” said Rick Demmer, who milked extra early Aug. 9 at the Peosta, Iowa, farm in order to arrive on time at 8 a.m. for the start of the Holstein show, three hours away in Des Moines. “It was a very short night.” The Demmers normally have no hired help but found people they trusted to handle the farm this year so every family member could attend a presentation of the special award at midday. The event was timed to t into the dairy show’s break between heifers and cows. “I even have three brothers and sisters here for it,” Rick said as the family browsed photos and a video of themselves in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center on the fairgrounds where the award was presented. Soon after, the Demmers were back in the barn, prepping cows for the milking
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The Demmer family – (front, from le�) Kristy Gibbs, Kayla Kluesner holding Kole Kluesner, Kevin Kluesner holding Joel Kluesner and Rachel Demmer; (second row, from le�) Ryan Gibbs and Jacob Eslick; (third row, from le�) Laura Finley, Alison Wedig, Rick Demmer, Kathy Demmer and Shelby Bormann; (back from, from le�) Kyle Demmer, Royce Demmer, Regan Demmer and Riley Demmer – accept The Way We Live Award from Iowa State Fair President Dave Hoffman (far le�) Aug. 9 at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. classes. Demmer family members have shown cattle at the Iowa State Fair annually since 1990, and periodically since Rick and his siblings were in 4-H and FFA beginning in 1976. They have not missed bringing cattle
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Rick Demmer introduces his wife, Kathy, aŌer the family received the plaque for the Iowa State Fair’s The Way We Live Award Aug. 9 in Des Moines, Iowa. The Demmers milk 85 cows in Dubuque County near Peosta, Iowa. in 1947. Leo began using articial insemination in 1964. It corresponded with the year Rick and his eight siblings began showing 4-H cattle and triggered Rick’s interest in genetics. Four years later, the family purchased a cow named Lilly and eventually became one of the most inuential cows in the Le-O-La herd, reecting the family goal of deep-pedigreed, high-quality cattle. “In fact, our junior champion this year traces back to our rst registered cow from 1969,” Rick said. “There are a lot of animals on our farm we would sell, but not that one,” said Kyle Demmer, one of Rick and Kathy’s four sons, all involved with the dairy industry as well as the farm. Kyle is a genetic manager for GenoSource. His brother, Riley, works for Eastern Iowa Dairy Systems, while another son, Royce, is a sales representative for Prairie State Select Sires. The youngest boy, Regan, is a new high school graduate headed for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Farm and Industry Short Course. Three daughters – two now married – also remain interested in the farm’s activities, Kathy said. Kayla Kuesner puts on the Kiddie Calf Show at the Dubuque County Fair, while Kristy Gibbs farms with her husband, Ryan. Rachel Demmer, who works in digital marketing in Des Moines, has been a junior activities leader for the Iowa Holstein Association and served on the Junior Advisory Committee for the breed at the national level. All three daughters served as Iowa Holstein Princesses. The Iowa State Fair has played a key role in their lives, Kathy said. “That’s been their best time of the year,” she said. “There were years we sent them off with a truck, trailer, van and a
credit card. But until today, we were never all here at the same time.” Being singled out for the fair’s “The Way We Live” award was a surprise to the Demmers, especially since Kathy had seen the call for nominations and read a Facebook friend’s suggestion that they apply. She did not act on the suggestion, but a nephew’s wife submitted their name. Later, the Demmers’ future daughter-inlaw, Laura, provided details for the ofcial submission. “We were very excited when the state fair called us,” Kathy said. “And we’ve had lots of reaction on social media, since the fair posted about it.” The award is sponsored by WHO radio’s BIG show and came with Iowa State Fair admission, parking and food vouchers, along with a plaque, $250 and a hotel night in downtown Des Moines, which the Demmers used after the dairy show. But the best part was having the family together, Rick said. “Awards are wonderful, but the best part is right here,” he said, gesturing to the people gathered for the award. “It’s the family.” The values developed on the farm and the show ring were spelled out in the award application. “Living on the farm with chores taught the children a sense of responsibility, respect and appreciation, in caring for their livestock and land, and the importance of volunteering and giving back to others,” it said. The Demmers milk 83 Holsteins and two Jerseys, along with caring for 150 head of youngstock. They farm 160 acres and use embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilization in order to work toward their vision of raising cattle that appeal to dairy farmers across the country.
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MORRIS, Minn. – It is not uncommon for farmers, especially within animal agriculture, to come under re from animal rights activists. With more avenues to share opinions and perspectives, people may be more inclined to share misconceptions, as well.
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Craig Sheaffer, University of Minnesota-Morris, explains how Kernza grows at an organic dairy day Aug. 13 in Morris, Minn. The Kernza grows in an organic eld used for ca�le grazing.
“Most people’s relationship with animals are with their pets – and their pets are their babies,” Meggan Hain said. “So, when we try to translate the wellbeing of a cow and how their needs are different than a cat or dog, it can be confusing.” Hain is the animal welfare specialist with Organic Valley. She spoke about her role within the cooperative at the University of Minnesota’s annual Organic Dairy Day Aug. 13 at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minn. With the changing industry and producers’ needs to be transparent, Hain’s position has become of greater importance. It is a position that was not needed in the dairy world 20 years ago, but has become very relevant. “Farmers understand good animal welfare,” Hain said. “Farmers deal with it every day. It’s how we treat our animals so they remain healthy and productive.” The issues regarding animal welfare are due to consumer misconceptions and viral videos of mistreatment. Animal abuse still exists, which is why it is important for welfare specialists to have a voice in establishing and enforcing good practices on farms. Another reason her position is important is the rebuttal of organizations like the Humane Society of the United States and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. “PETA is an animal rights group, which is different than what I do,” Hain said. “They believe animals should have the same rights as people.” Hain works daily with a staff of 26 auditors who visit farmers and ensure good practices and protocols are
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Meggan Hain (le�) and Dr. Marcia Endres listen to Brad Heins’ presenta�on Aug. 13 at the West Central Research and Outreach Center at the University of Minnesota-Morris in Morris, Minn. The presenta�on was part of the University’s organic dairy day. in place on all Organic Valley farms. When a farm is agged by one of her auditors, she reaches out to the farmer with better management strategies and a plan of action. Part of Hain’s job is also ensuring farmers are complying with the cooperative’s specic animal care program, which coincides with national programs, like Farmers Assuming Responsible Management. Lately, Hain’s focus has been turning towards grazing practices, alternative calf raising, tiestall ethics, grass-fed diets and family management practices. She anticipates regulations and protocols in these areas soon. The organic day also included presentations on University research updates and the application of ndings on one’s organic operation. Brad Heins and Craig Sheaffer presented their ndings and updated attendees on calf management strategies, fertility research progress, and discoveries with crossbreeding and Kernza grazing wheat. Sheaffer, University of Minnesota forage specialist, presented information on Kernza, which is best described as a cousin to the annual wheat crop most farmers are familiar with. Kernza, a perennial, serves purpos-
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Results found the most signicant jumps in activity were immediately after milking, and then dwindled throughout the remaining hours until the next milking. The University worked with crossbred cows, while the Ireland study used Holsteins. In the afternoon, attendees were shown examples of solar-paneled shading on pastures, and given a tour of a Kernza wheat pasture.
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ConƟnued from IOWA ROYALTY | Page 8 Hammerand said. “I love meeting new farmers because everyone does things a little differently on their farms and I’m excited to help communicate that throughout the community.” Hammerand plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa this fall to study art education, with hopes of becoming an art teacher. Palmer is also looking forward to her time in the crown. “I was astonished when they announced my name,” Palmer said. “It’s something I’ve been dreaming of forever. I remember watching the coronation as a little girl from the stands and I can’t believe it’s now my turn. It’s an amazing feeling.” Palmer grew up on a 120-cow organic dairy farm with her parents and four younger siblings. “We do most of the work ourselves, so it’s denitely a family affair,” Palmer said. “We also give farm tours to the local elementary school as a way to help
bridge the gap between producers and consumers.” Palmer will be a senior this fall at Waukon High School and is excited to represent a rapidly advancing industry. She hopes to pursue a career in animal nutrition, genetics or automation in the future. Serving as her FFA’s chapter president, Palmer tries to promote dairy consumption by example and offers milk and other dairy products when she is able. Overall, she is most looking forward to meeting with consumers from throughout Iowa. “I come from small town Iowa, so I’m excited to expand my network,” Palmer said. “I’m looking forward to hearing their stories and also sharing mine. I believe in the future of dairy farming and although it’s lots of work, I believe it’s worth it.” Hammerand and Palmer begin their dairy princess duties Sept. 1 and will serve for one year.
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The “Mielke” Market Weekly
By Lee Mielke
2019 production estimated 0.1% up from 2018
The Agriculture Department lowered its 2019 and 2020 milk production estimates in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report based on expectations of a smaller dairy herd and slower growth in milk per cow. 2019 production and marketings were estimated at 217.9 and 216.9 billion pounds respectively, down 300 million pounds from last month’s estimate. If realized, 2019 production would be up just 300 million pounds or 0.1% from 2018. 2020 production and marketings were estimated at 221.4 and 220.3 billion pounds respectively, down 400 million and 500 million pounds respectively from last month’s estimates. If realized, 2020 production would be up 3.5 billion pounds or 1.6% from 2019. Cheese, butter and whey price forecasts for 2019 were raised. The NDM price forecast was reduced on current price weakness and slowing demand. The 2020 price forecasts for cheese, butter and NDM were lowered from the previous month, but the whey price forecast was unchanged. The 2019 Class III price forecast was raised on higher forecast cheese and whey prices. Look for a 2019 average of $16.30 per hundredweight (cwt.), up 25 cents from last month’s estimate and compares to $14.61 in 2018 and $16.17 in 2017. The 2020 average is put at $16.55, down a dime from last month’s estimate. The 2019 Class IV price forecast was reduced as the lower forecast NDM price more than offsets the higher butter price. It is now projected to average $16.30 per cwt., down 15 cents from last month’s estimate, and compares to $14.23 in 2018 and $15.16 in 2017. The 2020 average was pegged at $16.45, down 30 cents from what was expected a month ago. The updated Crop Production report surprised the corn and soybean markets. The report showed corn production at 13.9 billion bushels, down just 4% from 2018, a surprise considering the rains that covered so much of the planting areas of the country. Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, yields are expected
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cic Northwest and mountain states but diminishing in the Southwest. A few manufacturers are bringing in extra loads or loads of skim milk to augment vat schedules. Some are using nonfat dry milk to fortify their vats. End users relay they have no problem getting the cheese needed even as stocks of some varieties have tightened. “While encouraging to American dairy interests, international sales are shying away because of the higher U.S. prices compared to world competitors,” said DMN. Contacts suggest domestic demand is adequate, but not outstanding. Food service and retail sales are slower than hoped for and manufacturers hope school startups and the football season will boost cheese consumption. The Agriculture Department announced that it will purchase Mozzarella, Process and Natural American Cheddar cheese for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal food assistance programs. Solicitations will be issued in September for deliveries beginning Jan. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020. Cash butter closed Friday at $2.34 per pound, up 2 1/2-cents on the week and 3 1/2-cents above a year ago, with 36 cars nding new homes on the week. Butter churning upticks were reported this week. In fact, some butter makers reported a very busy week. Cream is a little more accessible but butter makers expect to pay the freight/delivery costs from either the southern portion of the region or from the West. Some believe we have seen the market turn around and back to a range-bound status. Others believe the July Cold Storage report will be an important barometer for butter markets for the rest of 2019. Cream is available in the West for butter churning despite some loads moving to other regions of the U.S. Several butter processors are selling their cream to benet from the higher cream prices. Butter manufacturing is therefore steady to a bit down. Retail sales are stable to declining, food service demand is livelier.” Spot Grade A nonfat dry milk closed at $1.03 per pound, up 2 1/2-cents on the week and 58 1/2-cents above a year ago. There were 6 trades on the week. Dry whey nished at 36 1/2-cents per pound, up a penny but 8 cents below a year ago, on 5 sales for the week at the CME. Checking dairy product demand, June total cheese disappearance continued higher versus prior year levels for the fth consecutive month, according to Chicago-based HighGround Dairy (HGD). That pushed year to date disappearance up a strong 1.8% versus rst half 2018. “The 7.2% butter disappearance decline was disappointing,” said HGD, “pulled lower by both lower export and domestic demand.” “Total nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder disapTurn to MIELKE | Page 11
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ConƟnued from MIELKE | Page 10 pearance jumped higher versus prior year for just the second time this year, pushed higher driven by exceptional domestic disappearance in the month even as exports sank sharply lower.” And, after May’s dry whey disappearance jump higher, June total disappearance fell back lower year over year and continued to be pulled down by sharply weaker export volumes, according to HGD. U.S. uid milk sales continue to falter. USDA’s latest data shows 3.4 billion pounds of packaged uid sales in June Dairy month, down 4.1% from June 2018. Conventional product sales totaled 3.3 billion pounds, down 4.2% from a year ago. Organic products, at 197 million pounds, were down 2.5% and represented about 5.7% of total sales for the month. Whole milk sales totaled 1.2 billion pounds, down 1.5% from a year ago and made up 34.8% of total uid sales in the month. Sales for the six month period totaled 7.4 billion pounds, up 0.7% from a year ago. Skim milk sales, at 257 million pounds, were down 11.5% and made up just 7.5% of total milk sales for the month. Total packaged uid milk sales, January through June, totaled 22.9 billion pounds, down 2.1% from a year ago. Conventional products year-to-date totaled 21.7 billion pounds, down 2.0%. Organic products, at 1.2 billion, were down 4.6% and represented about 5.4% of total uid milk sales for the period. The August 9 Dairy and Food Market Analyst (DFMA) reported that “IRI data showed Fairlife milk sales declined by 14% in the week following the release of the Animal Recovery Mission video showing animal abuse. During July, sales of Fairlife decreased by approximately 17% from peak sales in May.” You’ll recall I reported last week that Indonesia announced that it would increase tariffs on European dairy products and ask its dairy buyers to nd alternative sources as a way to counter EU duties on palm biodiesel from Indonesia. U.S. dairy exporters could benet from the trade spat, according to the DFMA, which stated: “If Indonesia implements the retaliatory tariffs, it will have a price supportive impact on US whey and skim milk powder markets. In 2018, Indonesia bought 194 million pounds of whey products and 111 million pounds of skim milk powder from Europe,” according to the DFMA. U.S. exports of whey to China have suffered due to the ongoing trade spat between the two countries and the toll African Swine Fever has taken on the pig population there. The DFMA reported that Chinese Ministry of Agriculture data shows the disease has not been contained. “June sow inventories were down 27% from a year earlier which followed a 23% decline in May. China’s food prices increased by 9.1% year over year in July, which is the highest increase since January 2012. Pork prices rose 27% year over year following a 21% increase in June.” The July herd was down 32%, according to FC Stone, which added, “Most analysts are pegging the herd down even further at 50% or more.” Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted eight offers of export assistance this week from CWT to help capture sales of 1.065 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. The product is going to customers in Asia, delivered through December and brings CWT’s year-todate sales to 37.4 million pounds of American-type and Swiss cheeses, 189,598 pounds of anhydrous milkfat, 4.2 million pounds of butter (82% milkfat), 3.6 million pounds of cream cheese and 37.5 million pounds of whole milk powder. The products are going to 26 countries and are the milk equivalent of 747.3 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis. In dairy politics, I talked with Bob Gray, editor of the Northeast Dairy Farmers Cooperative’s newsletter, in the Aug. 19 Dairy radio Now broadcast about the importance of dairy farmers commenting on the H-2A Modernization Proposed Rule to the U.S. Department of Labor. The proposal would expand the H-2A program from a seasonal one to one that allows immigrant employees to work for a full year on dairy operations. Gray says the existing seasonal program works for fruit and vegetable growers for peak planting and harvesting times but there is no program that allows dairy farmers to hire workers for full time year around employment. He urged dairy producers to make their case to the Department of Labor, citing the workload on a dairy, which is an easy case to make because it’s a 27/7 operation. The important point to make, accord-
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HOOPER, Neb. – The Mueller family has dairy farming roots that reach more than 150 years into the rolling hills of the eastern Nebraska prairies. The Mueller family’s dairy, Vi-View Farms, is operated by brothers Lowell, Dennis and Larry Mueller. Lowell’s son, Reed, and Dennis’s son, Jordan, are also part of the operation. Cows have been milked continuously on Vi-View Farms for six generations. “The original homestead,
where our dairy facilities are located, was purchased by our ancestors from the railroad in the 1860s,” Lowell Mueller said. “My understanding is that they bought the land for $7 per acre.” Much has changed over the past one and a half centuries. The Mueller family currently milks 200 head in a double-4 herringbone parlor. They farm about 1,500 acres planted to corn, alfalfa and soybeans. They also have pasture for their dry cows and heifers. “My grandfather had a herd of Milking Shorthorns,” Mueller said. “When our dad, Orlando, got back from serving in the Korean War, he joined the operation and switched the herd over to Holsteins.” After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1974, Lowell and his wife, PHOTO SUBMITTED
Brothers, Larry, Lowell and Dennis Mueller, operate Vi-View Farms, a 200-cow registered Holstein dairy located near Hooper, Neb. The Mueller family rst began operaƟng their dairy farm in the 1860s.
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Everyone at Vi-View Farms has their own specialty. Lowell manages the dairy herd while Larry and Dennis take care of the crops and raise their heifers. Everyone pitches in whenever and wherever they are needed. They built a new shop three years ago. “We saw that as a way to expand our operation,” Mueller said. “Jordan is our farm’s chief mechanic. He spends a lot of time out in the shop, working on our equipment. This saves money on repairs and extends the life of our farm equipment.”
Catastrophic ooding devastated vast swathes of Nebraska this past spring. Mueller said his area received more than 2 feet of heavy, wet snow in February. This was followed by 4 inches of rain that quickly melted the snow. The ground was still frozen, so all of that water had no place to go except downstream. “Our farm is located about 2 miles from the Elkhorn River,” Mueller said. “We’re up on Turn to NEBRASKA | Page 15
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Vi-View Farms is located on the rolling prairies of eastern Nebraska. The dairy farm has been operated by six generaƟons of the Mueller family since it was established in the 1860s. the hilltop, so we weren’t directly affected. But we had neighbors whose entire farms were inundated. People had to be rescued from their homes with boats. The beef operations bore the brunt of the ooding, as most of the beef cows were kept down in the valleys. It’s the worst disaster I’ve seen in my lifetime.” The effects of the ood are still being felt throughout the region. “There’s a lot of farmland that didn’t get planted,” Mueller said. “All of our crops are quite a bit behind. Our corn has just started pollinating. The crops will need a lot more time to reach full maturity.” Mueller said it will take years for all the ood-damaged infrastructure to be repaired. “The entire town of Winslow was under 5 feet of water,” Mueller said. “Nearly every house in Winslow has been declared uninhabitable. Nobody knows what will happen to the town. There are a lot of small towns that are still struggling with water damage. The ood will continue to hurt our economy for years to come.” Mueller has been very active in dairy promotion. He is a corporate board member for the Midwest Dairy Association and serves on the board of directors for the United Dairy Industry Association. He is also on the UDIA export committee. Two years ago, Dairy Management, Inc., a subsidiary of UDIA, hired former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to serve as the U.S. Dairy Export Council’s president and chief executive ofcer. A major portion of Vilsack’s job is to increase global demand for U.S. dairy products. “Last fall, I was one of ve UDIA board members who were part of a trade mission that traveled to Japan and Hong Kong,” Mueller said. “I think there’s lots of promise for the growth of dairy ex-
ports to Japan. Japan is the second largest net importer of cheese in the world and their demand for cheese continues to increase. I feel there are also opportunities to expand dairy exports to other nations in that region including South Korea and Vietnam.” But it isn’t all work and worry at Vi-View Farms. Every Monday night, Mueller drives to Fremont, Neb., where he spends three hours practicing with the Pathnder Chorus, an a cappella barbershop chorus. “I have been singing with the Pathnder Chorus for about 15 years,” Mueller said. “Dad, who is 90, sang with them for more than 25 years. He kept at it until about ve years ago. He had to quit when it got so that he couldn’t stand on the risers.” The Pathnder Chorus has participated in numerous national and international barbershop chorus competitions. They have qualied as an international nalist eight times and have won the District Chorus AAA Championship ve times. “The international competitions are very interesting,” Mueller said. “They are held in various cities around the United States, although one took place in Toronto, Canada. We have competed with choruses from such places as New Zealand, Britain and Canada. One year we nished in 10th place at the Barbershop Harmony International Convention.” The Pathnder Chorus has about 65 members that range in age from high schoolers to men in their 80s. “Most of the chorus members are older guys, so we have been trying to get more young men involved,” Mueller said. “Singing in the barbershop chorus gets me off the farm. It’s a pleasant hobby that helps me forget my business worries.”
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A day in the life of the Buddenberg family Chores consume Iowa dairy Aug. 13 By Kate Rechtzigel Staff Intern
DECORAH, Iowa – Driving west on State Highway 9, a Got Milk? sign shines alongside the Buddenbergs’ barn. It started as Christmas lights in 1999 and eventually changed to a permanent xture, marking the way for Iowa residents. “It’s what most people know our farm for,” Julie Buddenberg said. “I still have people call me and say their kids look for the sign so they know when they’re almost home.” Although the sign was slightly covered by the overgrowing sunowers Aug. 13, it was still there as the Buddenberg family went about their daily chores and projects
for the day on their dairy near Decorah, Iowa. Julie and Bruce Buddenberg milk 310 cows in an double-9 parlor on their dairy, which they are transitioning to their son, Chanse, along with his wife, Michelle, and their son Gage, 1. The 26-year-old graduated from Iowa State with an animal science degree in 2015 and returned to the farm to start his dairying career shortly after. While Julie and Bruce’s two daughters do not work full time on the dairy, they are involved in the industry. Cassidy works for Select Sires MidAmerica as a marketing and communication specialist after graduating from Iowa State in December 2016. Josie, who is studying at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa, is guring out what she wants to do for her career. She had a summer internship with Turn to BUDDENBERGS| Page 18
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(Above) The Buddenberg family – (from leŌ) Bruce, Julie, Cassidy, Josie, Chanse and Michelle, holding Gage, 1 – milk 310 cows on their dairy near Decorah, Iowa. They spent Aug. 13 doing daily chores and catching up on other projects. (LeŌ) Employee Denise Nagel milks in the double-9 parlor during the rst of three milking shiŌs. Nagel has been employed by the Buddenbergs for ve years.
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ConƟnued from BUDDENBERGS| Page 16 Citizens Savings Bank in Spillville, Iowa, which nished up two weeks ago. The Buddenbergs’ barn was built with a parlor in 1998. At the time, Bruce’s brother owned and operated the farm. After he had a stroke, Bruce and Julie picked up more of the chores, moving their 70 cows over in 2009 from a 54-stall barn. “We were ready to expand,” Julie said. The Buddenbergs bought a couple other herds to get their cow numbers up to 250, and they have grown the herd since then. “Now, we are over expanded so we have to gure out what our next steps are,” Julie said. “That’s up to Chanse. Anything that happens now [on the dairy] is up to him.” Morning milking on Aug. 13 started at 5:30 a.m. by Denise Nagel, an employee of ve years, who does morning and afternoon milking. Last month, she put in many hours on the farm. “I’m here a lot,” Nagel said.
“They’re good people. I’m here Margin Coverage payment. “It was kind of nice to have because of them.” The Buddenbergs milk three that money,” she said. “It went all times a day at 5:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. out to pay bills.” The Buddenbergs did the and 9:30 p.m. with eight employ$100 buy in. ees, three of which are full time. “The rst year we spent a “We went to three times a day at rst because we wanted to bunch of money on the program keep employees, but now with the and didn’t see much in return,” struggle to nd help we are con- Julie said. In the meantime, Bruce was sidering going back to two times in the barn checking and breeding a day milking,” Julie said. While Nagel was milk- cows, and doing computer work. The cows are split into ing, Julie, Josie and Cassidy fed calves. This year, the family has groups in the barns: fresh cows, had an abundance of heifer calves 2-year-olds, mature cows and dry that has over extended their hous- cows. Cows are bred from timed A.I. for the rst service, but the ing. “We have a really nice calf Buddenbergs use an activity monfacility. This was supposed to be itor after that. The activity moniour maternity pen,” Josie said tors have been on the farm since 2015. about their overow calf area. “Activity monitors have been Beef semen is used on the lower end cows in the herd, but a good investment,” Bruce said. even without those calves the “All our kids can breed cows.” On the farm, Chanse does youngstock barns are full, Casmost of the shots and breeding. sidy said. Julie spent a portion of the Heifers are bred to sexed semen morning paying bills, and realized they had received their DairyTurn to BUDDENBERGS| Page 19
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ConƟnued from BUDDENBERGS| Page 18 on the rst two services and then to Angus. After staying up until 1 a.m. milking the late shift the night before, Chanse arrived to the farm about 9:30 a.m. Chanse feeds the heifers at his farm from 7 to 8 a.m. before he gets to the main farm every morning. “It’s what I’ve been doing my whole life,” Chanse said of his draw to the farm. “It’s what I know.” His responsibilities include ll-in milking, treating cows, grinding feed, breeding and xing equipment on the farm. Chanse’s favorite thing is reproduction and picking bulls, especially genomic young sires. “Some of it’s a crapshoot so hopefully it works out,” he said.
One of the biggest challenges on the farm is the transition, which they are doing through the Northeast Iowa Farm Business Association, meeting ve times a year. “We’re guring out the best way to do it without him going broke right away,” Julie said. “Keeping everyone feeling like they are not losing out.” Another challenge on the farm is keeping good help around. “It’s gotten worse in the last year,” Julie said. The Buddenbergs had to replace all staff except two. “The workforce just isn’t here,” Julie said, Many factories in Decorah can offer higher wages and benets. KRISTA KUZMA/DAIRY STAR
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His 1-year-old son, Gage, is a fan of the farm, too. “Anything with wheels he’s a big fan of,” said Michelle, who teaches preschool. At noon, the Buddenbergs took a lunch break and went to Pizza Ranch. Afternoon activities on the farm consisted of hauling heifers, installing a new PTO, grinding feed for the calves and working on the tractor. “My cousin does a lot of mechanic work so he works on the tractors,” Chanse said. “He also does our custom combining and spraying.” It’s been a wet spring for the Buddenbergs, who planted in
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We cut some third crop hay today (Aug. 20) and we will start grazing the corn tomorrow. Since we haven’t got much RAINFALL rain lately we’ve been TOTALS pumping manure with Last 2 weeks the traveling gun on the oats we graze. We are going to cut the oats, turnips and ryegrass tomorrow; it’s decent 0.1” crop. We sprayed off 60-70 acres of rented grass hay and will plow Since April 14 it up in the next couple 9.2” weeks. We then will plant turnips for a corn plot.
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Crop and weather conditions in Dairy Star country
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1,000 cows, 1,500 acres The corn is still about the same – it will be an average crop with some that is panning out and some that is stunted from the wet conditions earlier. It will RAINFALL be about 25 days before it’s ready to chop. We’ll TOTALS Last 2 be cutting it close on our Weeks inventory in September. Our fourth crop alfalfa will be ready by about Aug. 28. kind of short and has some weeds in it. We will take our second cutting of sorghum-sudan about Aug. 26. The 250 acres of forage oats we planed are Since April 14 looking good, and we are 35.85” looking at a harvest date sometime at the beginning of October. Our new fall seeding has germinated. I’m happy with how it’s looking.
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We’ve been baling 50 acres of oats or wheat straw. We’ve made 220 big square bales so far, so the quantity has been RAINFALL good. We put it all in our TOTALS hay and straw shed. We Last 2 want to finish with it this Weeks week then do 200 acres of hay before getting ready for corn silage. The corn looks alright. Hopefully we can chop in three weeks because that’s when I’ll be running out of silage. The new seed- Since April 14 21.4” ing alfalfa looks good. We plan to cut that later this week. This year there has been very few people spraying for aphids.
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We finished cutting our 44 acres of oats last Thurday (Aug. 15). I hope we can combine it later this week. We RAINFALL had some grass that TOTALS was starting to grow Last 2 in it. We plan to bale Weeks around 2,000 bales of small squares and then we big square bale the rest. The third crop 1.9” hay looks fairly decent. We’ll work on that when we are done with oats and straw. The Since April 14 17.2” first corn planted is at roasting stage. The soybeans have quite a bit of pods hanging on them.
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Crop and Weather Oxford, WI
REPORTS Crop and weather conditions in Dairy Star country
Neosho, WI
(Adams County)
Amery, WI
(Dodge County)
MARK RUETH
50 cows, 200 acres Things are looking good, and we’ve had some nice rains. In this area they saying is that we are always a week away from a drought. The end RAINFALL of July was a little scary. TOTALS I cut third crop early Last 2 and made nice hay, but Weeks not a lot of yield. After I fertilized, and almost three inches of rain, it looks great and is set up for Sept. 1 cutting. My corn that was planted late was stressed in the dry Since April 14 weather, but it tasseled 17.1” during the rain and really looks good. The beans are improving. There is sweet corn and early potatoes being harvested around us.
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(PolkRAINFALL County) TOTALS
CHRIS CONLEY
JOSH ROOS Last 3
60 cows, 120 acres
Overall the crops are doing well. I just finished cutting the last of my second crop yesterday (Aug. 19), because of RAINFALL how spread out the TOTALS Last 2 first crop got with the Weeks weather. I should be ready to start third crop next week. I typically don’t like to cut after Sept. 1, but this year 1.6” I will have to do some after that. The corn in starting to fill cobs, they Since April 14 17.4” aren’t as full or as round as normal, but they still have a ways to go. I’m guessing it will be at least into October before my silage corn is ready.
We are pretty much done in the fields for right now, and are waiting on the fourth 3” crop to be ready. RAINFALL That will probably be TOTALS about a week to 10 Last 2 days. The third crop Weeks and second cutting on the new seeding were pretty good. The 7” corn is looking really good, and the ears are really starting Since April 14 to fill in nicely. We 25.5” planted a little sweet corn and that will be ready this weekend. The beans look good, we’ve had plenty of rain for them.
Platteville, WI
Ocheyden, IA
Gilman, WI
(Taylor County)
(Grant County)
TRISTAN SWARTZ
50 cows, 500 acres All of the second crop is in, and was pretty decent overall, with some areas better than others. Some were better than average and others we didn’t even RAINFALL cut, and just left to roll into TOTALS Last 2 the third. The clover and Week Timothy was phenomenal. The third crop isn’t ready yet, but will probably be ready to start sometime next week. The corn is all tasseled, and the cobs are just starting to fill. The beans all have shaded the Since April 14 row and setting on their 30.5” second flowers. We should be ready to start chopping beans in about two weeks. Other than that, it’s been a muddy mess.
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140 cows, 650Weeks acres
(Osceola County)
TJ ROTH
425 cows, 1,250 acres Overall things are looking good. The beans in our area look good. The corn is maturing nicely. We haven’t seen any sign of it yet, but black tar RAINFALL has been spotted in TOTALS Last 2 our county. We have Weeks wheat done and are seeding alfalfa into that ground right now. We are waiting to start fourth crop, probably around Sept. 1, and I’m guessing we will be able to start chopping corn Since April 14 shortly after we finish 31” that. Right now we are doing a lot of maintenance ahead of chopping.
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600 cows, 400 acres
If we got a little rain that would be alright. Most of the corn has white kernels, so it’s got a ways to go yet. We have the poten- RAINFALL tial for a good crop if TOTALS Last 2 it doesn’t freeze for a Weeks while. I bet we are a month away from corn chopping. There’ve been some planes spraying fungicide on 0.65” the corn. I think we’ll be taking fourth crop hay at the end of the Since April 14 month. I think the soy18.9” beans have a ways to go. There’s not much going on in the fields around here.
(Vernon County)
CODY & ARLISA CLEMENTS 94 cows, 295 acres
The corn is really starting to come around and the cobs RAINFALL TOTALS are starting to fill Last 2 in, but we will need Week a couple of decent rains to get the kernels filled in. A lot 0.6” of third crop alfalfa is coming off, and the oats are pretty Since April 14 much all off. The 29.4” beans look really good around here, too.
Maquoketa, IA (Jackson County)
JOE HEINRICH
65 cows, 1,700 acres
The grass is growing again since it started raining; that’s good. The pasture is greening up. We have been holding RAINFALL off on third crop hay TOTALS Last 2 because it was too Weeks short. The soybeans are short and it looks like the pod count will be short. The corn is 2.0” variable and two weeks behind. Everybody is concerned about an Since April 14 early frost. We sprayed 20.5” the alfalfa a couple weeks ago because the bugs were still coming strong.
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Mid-Americn Hay Auctions From Midwest Dairy Association
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