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Volume 20, No. 11
InvesƟng for the future
Alfalawn Farm maximizes cow comfort, lowers cost of production
July 28, 2018
Keeping up with the industry
By Cassie Olson Contributing Writer
MENOMONIE, Wis. – Improved efciency and lower cost of production were the topics of conversation for Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) members as they gathered July 17 at Alfalawn Farm near Menomonie, Wis. Owned by brothers Dale, David and Randy Styer, Alfalawn Farm is a fourth-generation dairy farm, milking 2,000 cows in a 60-stall rotary parlor built in 2014. As a part of PDPW’s Wisconsin Dairy Tour event, David Styer met with PDPW members to showcase his family’s farm, share their keys to success and vision for the future. When the Styers made the decision to expand to 2,000 cows in 2014, they also made the decision to build a 60-stall rotary parlor. While the cost of building was still a factor, David said it has lowered production costs. “We have seen a $2 per hundredweight drop in labor costs with the rotary,” David said. Three employees are present in each of the three, six-hour milking shifts. Offering a positive experience for their employees have led the Styers to have a waiting list to join the Alfalawn team. “We have a waiting list for employees,” David said. “We always stay personable with them and others learn about our farm through word of mouth. We recognize that family is important to our employees, and we treat them as though they are a part of our own.” The Styers added a Teatwand, a robotic arm to automatically post-dip the cows before exiting the rotary. The arm extends between the rear legs of each cow, dispersing an even coat of post dip. David said the uniformity of the spray has improved udder Turn to ALFALAWN | Page 6
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Mike and Fred Broker milk 140 cows near Rice Lake, Wis. They recently upgraded to a swing-12 parlor to help maximize their Ɵme spent milking cows.
Brokers improve efciency with parlor, housing facilities By Jennifer Coyne & Mark Klaphake Staff Writers
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Cows at Alfalawn Farm are milked three Ɵmes per day on a 60-stall rotary parlor that was built in 2014. Alfalawn is owned by brothers Dale, David and Randy Styer of Menomonie, Wis.
RICE LAKE, Wis. – Broker Dairy is essentially a two-man operation, with Fred Broker and his son, Mike, managing the 140-cow dairy. So, when the dairy was faced with the need for changes, the Brokers found their solution in efciency. “We’ve always made animal care a priority, but are mindful of costs. We were at a point where we needed to nd a better way of doing things with what we have rather than hiring someone else,” said Mike, who is the second generation of Brokers to be a part of the family’s dairy in Barron County near Rice Lake, Wis. Last November, the Brokers began using a swing-12
parlor in place of their double-6 parlor. Two months later, they built on to an open-front heifer shed to create a transition barn for their bred heifers and dry cows. The father-son duo also added three pens to the freestall barn to serve as maternity and hospital areas, as well as housing for fresh and special needs animals, adding an additional 48 feet to the 93- by 144-foot barn. “Big decisions, like this, kind of fall into place,” Mike said. “We knew we needed to do this.” Fred agreed. “Adding cows didn’t make sense, unless we were going to take a large step,” he said. “With the barn and parlor, we’re maxed and most efcient with what we have here, both for facilities and people.”
The Brokers tackle chores and milking together and have one full-time equivalent between a handful of high school students and a Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College intern throughout the year. In January 2017, the Brokers began planning the construction of their heifer and dry cow housing facility. By April 2017, construction began. The open-front heifer barn was transformed into a naturally-ventilated barn containing four pens of heifers and a three-row, 64-stall freestall pen for dry cows and bred heifers. With the addition of the freestall pen, the barn now includes drive-by feeding. “It was taking us about an hour to feed those animals,” Fred said. “Now, it’s less than Turn to BROKERS | Page 7
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Share your dairy-showing memories Honeysuckle, Molly Moo, Daisy and Hershey. These are the names of a few of Dairy Star staff’s favorite show animals when they were growing up. Do you remember your favorite show animal? Or maybe the rst animal you ever led around the ring? Through plenty of interviews, we have come to nd many dairy farmers who were involved in showing as a kid in 4-H or another organization can still picture and name their most memorable bovines from days gone by. Usually recalling those memories involves big smiles and a story or two of mishaps within their show string or exciting show winnings. While several people have told us they had fun when they earned trophies or did better than they thought they would, many also enjoyed the bond with their animal, learning new tting skills from an older dairy project member, hanging out with their friends and nding the best fair food on the grounds. It can still be seen today within dairy barns at county fairs across our coverage area. County fair season is still in full swing and there are still many dairy shows to be completed before the end of the summer. Many kids have been putting on their white pants in order to show off their project animals they have worked with throughout the year. We know we asked for pictures before, but let’s keep sharing those dairy-showing memories. Send us pictures of your kids with their animal(s) from the show this year! Make sure to include the child’s name, age, parents, the number of cows you milk and the town. Email andrea.b@dairystar.com or nd us on Facebook and send it to us in a message. If you’re really sentimental, send us a picture of you with your animal while you were in your showing days! – The Dairy Star Editorial Team
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CLYMAN, Wis. – Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations a person can be involved in. Whether it is working with heavy equipment or caring for unpredictable farm animals, accidents and injuries can occur. Tena Borchardt, 56, milks 90 cows with her husband, James, on their Dodge County farm located in Clyman, Wis. The Borchardts care for a total herd of 120 head. Tena faced the unpredictability of farm animals when she was attacked by their 2-year-old Holstein herd bull July 18. “She’s going to be OK,” said Jes-
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sica Rowaldt, the Borchardt’s daughter, of her mother’s condition in a phone interview July 20. “It’s really a miracle how she is doing right now. No one can really explain it. She has no broken bones. She’s very bruised internally, but has no swelling and no blood on her brain.” Tena suffered a severe concussion, which may last as long as one to two weeks, and has a hole in the back of her head, according to her daughter. She has been conscious and awake, but has no memory of the incident.
“The last thing she remembers is doing chores that morning,” Jessica said. “Her normal routine is going out around 3 p.m. to let the cows out to eat before milking. She usually does that herself. My dad was mowing the lawn.” It is unclear how long Tena had been injured before being discovered by her husband. The emergency call was placed around 5:30 p.m. and the Clyman Fire Department responded. Tena was transported by air to Aurora Summit Hospital in neighboring Waukesha County. Reports indicate that it appeared the bull pushed Tena down, picked her up and threw her before pushing her across the concrete cow yard. It appeared he hit her again, throwing her outside of the fenced area. The bull has since been removed from the family’s farm. The Borchardts hope others may learn from this incident to be wary of all livestock, but particularly of bulls kept on farms. “It was so scary,” Jessica said. She noted she and her sister, Melissa, stayed with her mother while she was airlifted. “She was conscious and coherent, but it was hard to watch her,” Jessica said. While Tena is now at home to recover and heal, family and friends have rallied around the Borchardts, bringing food and offering help. “Between my sister and her family, me and my family and a lot of great neighbors, we are getting things done at the farm,” Jessica said. “It’s been amazing. You really have no idea how strong the farming community is until they pull together to help a neighbor in need.” A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the Borchardts with the expenses they are incurring as a result of the accident.
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Fred and Mike Broker’s heifers and dry cows are housed in recently renovated facility. The Brokers built a freestall pen as an addiƟon onto an exisƟng heifer barn. 25 minutes.” A custom grower raises calves until 5 months of age when they return to the dairy. Then, heifers move through the heifer pens until conrmed pregnant. Once the heifers are settled, they are transferred to the freestall pen until three weeks prior to freshening. Transition animals are relocated to the freestall barn with the remainder of the milking herd. “The way the cows move through the barns and how milking is done is pretty close to the same way it was,” Fred said. “Now, it’s just easier to get done.” The Brokers started using the housing facility Jan. 29. “By September, we’ll have cows entering the parlor that have lived their whole life in the new barn,” Mike said. “The animals should be better because they’re in better stalls and we reduced overcrowding. We’re excited to see what those improvements will actually be.” While the housing facility was a new project for the Brokers, building the parlor was a task the family was familiar with. “This was my third time building a parlor, so I knew what I wanted to do,” Fred said. When Fred purchased the dairy in 1974, he milked in a double-4 parlor. In 2002, when Mike returned to the farm following college, the Brokers expanded to a double-6. “With a double-4, we were always waiting, and the [double-6] was tight and hot,” Fred said. “The cows didn’t want to come in. I was hesitant at rst with the swing, because it had to be big enough to milk cows without much standing around.” The Brokers visited dairy farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin, searching for design ideas that could be tailored
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Labeling standards to be addressed
Speaking at a Politico event in Washington, Trump tweets talk trade D.C., FDA Administrator Scott Gottlieb said the In a series of tweets July 20, President Donald agency will soon enforce regulations that dene milk Trump called out China, the European Union as an animal product and not a plant-based food. and others for manipulating their currencies. The The National Milk Producers Federation has sought stronger dollar makes U.S. exports more expensive enforcement of current labeling standards for years in global markets. On Twitter, Trump also said and President and CEO Jim Mulhern farmers have been on a downward Ag Insider said he is encouraged by Gottlieb’s trend for 15 years, blaming bad trade remark. One comment made by the deals for declining farm commodity FDA commissioner made the headlines. prices. Trump said, “Canada charges “An almond doesn’t lactate, I will 275 percent on dairy, but U.S. farmers confess,” said Gottlieb referring to the will win.” agency standards that say milk comes from lactating animals. Beverages Milk production increases made from soybeans, almonds, rice and June milk production increased 1.3 other plants are typically described as percent in the 23 major dairy states. milk, which does not align with federal Wisconsin milk output was up 1.2 labeling standards. percent in June. California increased a fraction of 1 percent. Harsdorf seeks FDA action on By Don Wick labeling regulations S/D numbers updated Columnist Wisconsin Department of According to USDA’s July supply/ Agriculture, Trade and Consumer demand report, the milk production Protection Secretary Sheila Harsdorf sent a letter forecast for 2018 and 2019 was lowered from the to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb this past June projections. The growth in milk-per-cow month, voicing concern about the issue of food production is slower than previously expected. labeling. “Without prompt action and enforcement Cow numbers are also down. The price forecast by the FDA, we will continue to see more and more for 2018 butter, cheese, nonfat dry milk and whey mislabeling of our products, such as milk, that do was reduced from June to July. Cheese stocks are not meet the FDA’s own denitions.” expected to remain large in 2019. The 2019 butter price was adjusted higher as stocks move lower. Uncertain outlook for timely farm bill action To move forward with the farm bill, the Senate Dairy Task Force 2.0 members announced must pass a motion to go to a conference committee The Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 will and appoint the members of that committee. The meet for the rst time this month with Dr. Mark House took action in mid-July. With August recess Stephenson from UW-Madison as its chair. underway, lawmakers will not return to Capitol Hill Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced until after Labor Day. That may impact the ability to the 31 members of the task force at the Wisconsin nalize the farm bill before the current law expires Farm Technology Days. The task force will focus at the end of September. on ways to maintain Wisconsin’s status as a leading dairy state. Task force members include farmers,
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Dean Foods to close Illinois plant Dean Foods will close its Huntley, Ill. dairy processing plant in September. The milk processing facility has been in operation since 1946. The closure impacts 130 employees. WDE seminars announced World Dairy Expo has announced its 2018 seminar schedule. Topics include the farm bill, large-scale use of robots, heifer management, genomic selection and entering the dairy industry. World Dairy Expo will be Oct. 2-6.
Trivia challenge St. Louis hosted the World’s Fair in 1904. The ice cream cone was popularized at that event. That answers our last trivia question. For this week, what state leads the nation for alfalfa production? We’ll have the answer in the next edition of Dairy Star. Don Wick is owner/broadcaster for the Red River Farm Network, Market conditions blamed for DFA based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Wick has been recognized as the plant closure Dairy Farmers of America will National Farm Broadcaster of the cease operations at its Hughson, Year and served as president of Calif., manufacturing plant in mid- the National Association of Farm September. The facility produced Broadcasting. Don and his wife, condensed milk, cream and dry milk. Kolleen, have two adult sons, Tony DFA ofcials blame changing market and Sam, and ve grandchildren, Aiden, Piper, Adrienne, Aurora and conditions. Sterling.
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NORWALK, Wis. – While technology seems to make the world smaller all the time, that is even more accurate when describing the world of agriculture. Five Guatemalan farmers spent the past week touring farms and agricultural attractions in western Wisconsin. The group was hosted by Harvey and Jackie Menn and their daughter, Jenna, on their 55-cow organic dairy farm outside of Norwalk, Wis. Jenna has traveled to many parts of the world, but has made several trips to Guatemala where she stayed with Alejandro Sierra Schultz and his wife, Julia Maria Vargas de Sierra, on their farm where they raise beef cattle in addition to Alejandro’s veterinary practice. During Jenna’s most recent visit to Guatemala in February, Julia expressed an interest in coming to the United States to learn about agriculture in Jenna’s home area. The two began making plans to make this a reality. Alejandro and Julia arrived at the Menn’s farm July 18, along with Seth Fairhurst, a dairy and former coffee farmer; Waldemar Schwendener, a coffee farmer who is beginning a dairy cattle operation; and Dr. Jorge Mendez, a veterinarian and nursery tree and sheep farmer. While all the travelers have visited the United States before, it was the rst visit to Wisconsin for all of them except Jorge. All ve of the travelers live near Cobán, which is
a highland city of 250,000 in Guatemala’s central region where cardamom and coffee are typically grown. Farms that the group visited included three beef farms, a small organic dairy farm, a robotic dairy farm and a rotary parlor dairy farm. While staying at the Menn’s farm, they were also able to take part in a herd health check. Visiting the Amish craftsmen of the area, the LaCrosse County Fair, downtown LaCrosse and the Wisconsin Dells area rounded out the week. Alejandro and Julia own a herd of 145 beef breeding stock, primarily the Bos indicus breed of Nelore and have begun crossbreeding with Brangus. The biggest differences they noted between their methods of production and the beef farms in the United States were inputs as well as the variety of cattle breeds. “We are more focused and dependent on pasture to raise our beef,” Julia said. “Our cattle are freerange and we do not supplement them with feeds.” Alejandro said in their climate they are more reliant on the Bos indicus breeds with the large humps due to their climate being warmer and sometimes having to go longer without water. Jorge is a professor of veterinary medicine. In 1991, he spent time at several U.S. universities. In addition to his veterinary practice, Jorge grows trees on 99 acres, providing seedlings for reforestation, as well as growing avocado seedlings to sell. Jorge has a herd of 60 black belly sheep, which are a at-hair variety. Turn to GUATEMALANS | Page 11
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The visiƟng farmers learn about the types of milking equipment commonly used on dairy farms in the United States. He uses their manure as fertilizer for his seedlings. Seth operates a dairy farm that is home to the only herd of purebred registered Brown Swiss in the county of Guatemala, milking 45 cows. Seth, who is a native of California, moved to Guatemala nearly 30 years ago to take over running a farm that had been in his mother’s family for several generations. He began his dairy operation in 2001 when the coffee markets declined for the rst time. He eventually ended his coffee production, focusing on his dairy herd. Seth has been experimenting with different types of rations for his dairy herd. For a while he planted corn every two weeks to provide a continual supply of corn, which the cows were fed fresh instead of making it into silage. While the cows responded well, he found the idea was not practical. “My farm is not at enough to be fully mechanized in corn production, and it was too labor intensive to continue,” Seth said. He is beginning to use sugar cane to supplement his cows and is using a type of weed that is high in protein. His herd has maintained an average production of about 26 pounds per day, per cow. Seth’s herd of nearly 50 milking cows is a fairly average sized herd in Guatemala, with the largest herd they know of being 500 cows. Waldemar is beginning his dairy herd as an alternative to growing coffee and has amassed a small herd of 11 Jerseys which are averaging 22-24 pounds per day, per cow on pasture all year long. “Everything here is a new idea to me,” Waldemar said. “How to do the fences, how to do the milking parlor – they are all ideas I can take home with me.” Waldemar’s idea is to grow his herd of Jersey cows to diversify his coffee farm due to a decline in the coffee market. “A well-managed dairy farm with pastures all year is much better than coffee farming,” Seth said. “We have long days, and our climate is the same all year, warm but not very hot. It is a low input cost and you can maintain good production.” Seth’s herd of 50 milking cows is an average sized herd in Guatemala, with the largest herd they know of being 500 cows. The demand for dairy products in Guatemala is different from the United States. Fluid milk is not a big part of a typical diet because of a lack of refrigeration in many cases. However, Guatemalans consume a lot of cheese, cream
and yogurt. “Most times, people use powdered milk in place of uid milk,” Seth said. “They have grown used to that and prefer the avor.” On his farm, Seth processes his own milk into a ricotta cheese which he markets himself. Waldemar sends his milk to a cheese factory. “We do not get as much help from the government,” Julia said. “You are very much on your own in private enterprise. We do not have great roads or many other resources, and you have to think about security. You can produce a lot but the markets are limited. You have two options: sell your milk or meat to a processing company or process it yourself.” One aspect of American dairy farming that impressed the group was the modernization and mechanization of the farms. The group is aware of one rotary parlor located in Guatemala, but what they saw in terms of robotics and the rotary parlor was a new experience for them. “The facilities for handling the animals are very different here,” Alejandro said. “At home, things are much more manual.” The group was interested in herd health protocols used on the farms they visited, particularly in the ultrasound technology available for pregnancy detection. “All of it, the robots, the chutes to work on cows and trim feet, all that technology applies to the welfare of the animals,” Jorge said. “It is a lot easier to manage the animals while doing the veterinarian work. The equipment facilitates the treatment and the protocols are good.” Because of the tropical climate, they are challenged with diseases in Guatemala. “We have a big problem with vampire bats spreading rabies,” Seth said. “You can vaccinate for it, and many do but they still have issues with rabies because of the lack of refrigeration for the vaccines.” One common theme expressed by the visitors was how willing the farms they toured were to open their doors and welcome their guests, indicating that in Guatemala farmers would be less welcoming to people coming in to visit their operations. “Everyone has been so willing to share and so hospitable,” Alejandro said. “They stop what they are working on and take the time to show us their farm. We are so happy and grateful that they did that for us.”
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Twinning: Increased occurrences with higher production By Jennifer Coyne jenn@dairystar.com
The chance of nding twin calves on dairy farms is greater today than it was 40-some years ago. While twinning is certainly a natural phenomenon, industry trends may play a larger role than rst thought. “From 1983 to 2003, we saw a linear increase of twinning from 1.5 to 5 percent during that time period,” Dr. Paul Fricke said. “The biggest thing we noticed was the increase in twinning was primarily seen in lactating cows.” Fricke is a dairy science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has researched the cause and effects of twins in dairy cattle for much of his 23-year career. The professor’s studies of more than 1 million cows from 1996 to 2004 indicated a correlation between lactation and the prevalence of twinning. Milk production in the United States has steadily increased since 1976 when the nation’s production level was noted at more than 120 billion pounds of milk, according to statistical reports from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Today, the nation’s recorded milk production exceeds 215 billion pounds. While there are benets of increasing milk production over time, there are consequences, too. “Over time, we only noticed a slight increase of in twins in heifers, from 1 to 1.4 percent from 1996 to 2004,” Fricke said. “However, the reported incidence of twinning increased over time as par-
ity increased for lactating cows. There were early clues, but the question remained, ‘What mechanisms link higher production with higher chance of twinning?’” The answer lies in cows’ hormone levels. “The modern-day dairy cow is not normal in terms of average levels of milk,” Fricke said. “We’re genetically selecting cows for milk, in turn altering hormone levels … decreasing progesterone and estrogen, both of which play key roles in the development of follicles.” Milk production drives dry matter intake and results in a domino effect throughout the cow’s metabolic and reproductive system. High producing dairy cows consume 60-70 pounds of dry matter daily. The more dry matter a cow consumes, the more blood ow is directed through the liver, Fricke said. “The liver clears progesterone through it,” Fricke said. “Higher producing cows have less than normal progesterone levels because it’s being metabolized by the liver.” With lower progesterone levels found in the bloodstream during the growth of the pre-ovulatory follicle, multiple follicles become dominant throughout the remainder of the cycle and proceed to ovulation. “About 95 percent of twins are dizygous, so two sperms fertilize two oocytes,” Fricke said. “These twins are no more alike than siblings because they result from multiple ovulations.”
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The health risks associated with carrying twins is vast, for both dam and her offspring. Aside from the immediate possibility of a terminated pregnancy or early birth, the effects of twinning can carry throughout the remainder of the animals’ life. During parturition, cows are at a greater risk of dystocia. Following birth, they may also experience a retained placenta and metabolic issues, such as metritis. “Twinning causes problems with cows that increases culling rates,” Fricke said. In calves, there is a greater chance of death following birth and reduced birth rate. To combat the occurrence of twinning, Fricke suggests hormone manipulation, particularly through a doubleovsynch program. “The goal is to correct the problem of lower progesterone levels,” Fricke said. “But it’s different than hormone use in people undergoing fertility treatments. In women, hormones used to increase fertility often result in an increased risk of twins. In cows, we’re using hormones as a corrective tool to get progesterone levels back to where they need to be.” By adhering to a double-ovsynch program, dairy farmers can set up the hormonal balance within a cow to have more progesterone available during the critical time of when follicles are selected. “Manipulating progesterone in this
way decreases the risk of double ovulation,” Fricke said. To mitigate twinning with a synchronization program, dairy farmers should conrm pregnant and non-pregnant cows after articial insemination breeding. For non-pregnant cows, a veterinarian can determine the presence of a corpus luteum and proceed with enrolling the cow in a double-ovsynch protocol, including a second treatment of prostaglandin. If a corpus luteum is not found, the cow should restart an ovsynch protocol with a CIDR and second treatment of prostaglandin for timed A.I. “Identifying the presence of the corpus luteum is the trick,” Fricke said. “If a corpus luteum is not present, never nish the ovsynch protocol with a second prostaglandin treatment, because then there’s the increased risk of double ovulation and twinning.” Aside from decreasing milk production to levels that would not negatively affect progesterone levels, enrolling cows in a synchronization program may be one of the only ways to deter twinning before conception. “We don’t want to decrease milk production, so there are ways we can manipulate the cows’ hormones to overcome double ovulation,” Fricke said. “As a dairy farmer, you need to be aware of which cows are at greater risk for twins.” Other factors, such as seasons, parity and genetics, also play a role in the prevalence of a cow’s ability to double ovulate.
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Where is the industry heading? Extension dissects dairy’s economic roller coaster By Abby Hopp Staff Intern
Across the nation low milk prices are fueling dairy farmers’ curiosity to know what is going to happen with the dairy industry. “We have an uncertainly of what’s going to happen,” said Fred Hall, dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Hall and colleague Larry Tranel were a part of a webinar, “Knowing Your Cost of Production and Dairy Outlook.” The Four State Extension group, of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Minnesota ExtenFred Hall sion, University ISU Extension of Wisconsin Extension and University of Illinois Extension, hosted the webinar July 17 as part of a series to help farmers deal with the current dairy situation and available options. The turbulent dairy market has urged the industry to develop a plan to mitigate the negative impact prices have on dairy farmers’ operations.
“It’s a roller coaster ride … something apparent as we move through these tariff issues,” said Hall of the milk prices. “It’s time for us to consider and use risk management tools.” Hall noted the recently recorded U.S. herd size at 450 million cows, producing an average of 23,295 pounds of milk. Such overproduction has resulted in an average milk price of $15.95 Larry Tranel to 16.25 per hunISU Extension dredweight. “Bigger isn’t always better,” he said. “Smaller farms can have better efciency in land, labor and capital recourses. Larger farms have a smaller return per hour than small farms.” Hall said more dairy cattle and milk on the market have only solidied the importance of international trade. More than 80 percent of dairy products are consumed in the United States. However, exports continue to play a larger role in the industry’s ability to move product. “I used to watch the production rates, but now all I am watching is tariffs and exports,” Hall said. Mexico is a major importer of U.S. dairy products, purchasing twice the amount of product than any other country. But there is opportunity for growth in countries like China, South Korea and Eastern Europe.
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quality of life. Although protability is important, lenders look more closely on cash ow and equity to determine a business’s prosperity. “You should earn 4 percent equity before you even get out of bed in the morning,” Tranel said. “But each farm is different.” Organic farms typically have lower levels of debt, which results in
a greater equity charge. Commercial farms, on the other hand, may have more net farm income in the long run. “Focus on the prots, not what to avoid,” Tranel said. “Sometimes you have to spend money to get what’s best for your operation.” In Tranel’s work with more than 1,500 dairy farms, he has determined 12 steps dairy farmers should take to improve cash ow. Dairy farmers should create a 12-month cash ow budget; reduce non-prot and family expenditures; maintain only necessary insurance coverage; increase revenue and nonfarm income; reduce capital purchases and sell unnecessary machinery; custom hire or lease versus owning all of the farm’s equipment; raise only needed replacement heifers and sell marginal cull cows; renegotiate cash rents or delay payments; renegotiate loans; reduce just-in-time inventory, such as feed and fuel; reduce unnecessary hired labor and balance operating loan/unused borrowing capacity. “Overall, the goal is to increase the rate of return on assets, making more than we pay to the bank,” Tranel said. In the end, focus on the stairway of protability and not backtrack to the point where decision-making abilities are limited and control of the farm is lost. “The more we drop levels, the faster we drop our ability to make decisions,” Tranel said. “It is important for us as farmers to understand that especially in times of stress.”
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Glenn Johnson, shown with Lilly Zollner Claremont, Minn. Steele County 70 cows What are the benets of leasing your dairy animals for the fair? Meeting young people interested in agriculture. It’s fun to open other aspects of life to them. They start asking questions, grasp onto the subjects and go with it. It’s also important to teach others about dairy and encourage an interest in dairy. What is your role and time commitment? My wife Deb and I have 18 kids leasing 32 animals from our farm to take to the county fair. It’s denitely a time commitment helping these young people, but we nd time for them when they want to come because it is important to keep them interested in dairy. Some kids come year-round and a few times in the winter, but most of them are out during the summer. From July until the Steele County Fair in mid-August, there is usually always someone around. I spend about three to four hours each day (except days where we are chopping hay) with someone who is leasing. The older ones don’t require as much help, and they also help with the younger ones. What guidelines do you have for people who show your animals? The only cost I require is for each person who leases from us to buy me a strawberry malt at the county fair. I like ice cream so I get a lot of malts. The kids are there to learn. We are not in this to make money. It’s important to educate our youth. We also have three rules – listen, listen and listen. They have to pay attention. And, if something is not going right for them, they have to tell us. Another rule is, don’t hit an animal. They have to respect the animals and work with the animals in order for the animal to respect them. Lilly Zollner 17 years old Parents: Gail Zollner and Mark Zollner Owatonna, Minn. Ninth year showing dairy How did you get involved in showing dairy animals? I signed up for cow camp, which Deb and Glenn started through community education. It was a week-long program where we learned how to handle, train and wash animals. At the end we had a little show for the parents. When they started pro cow camp, I signed up for that. This includes picking an animal and training it to show at the county fair. I did that for two years before Deb and Glenn said my sister and I should join 4-H in order to show more. We joined and now lease our animals from Glenn and Deb. Why do you enjoy leasing? It introduced me to a way of life I didn’t know about and have come to love. I love the animals and all the people on the farm. We work together as a team before and during the fair. We form a bond with each other. Why is it important to you to lease dairy animals? The dairy industry has become important to me and promoting dairy is also important to me. More animals at the fair means more cows to show people. Plus, I form a bond with animals because they have become important to me. What has been your best experience showing dairy cattle? When I was younger, my heifer showed well and did well in showmanship. I have been able to watch her grow, and she has given me two heifer calves.
Amanda and Doug Wallerman, shown with Destiny Habeck Norwalk, Wis. Monroe County 420 cows What are the benets of allowing youth to show your dairy animals at the fair? The dairy industry benets because most of all the youth who have come to our farm are being exposed to dairy operations for the rst time. We benet because we get to showcase even more of our animals and the genetics we have than if only our own kids would show. We may have changed a misconception and maybe even sparked an interest in being a part of the dairy industry in the future. What is your role and time commitment? Doug’s role is to pick out the animals for the fair and match them to the kids. We both work at teaching how to break, groom, clip, show and the importance of the animal bonding with them. We spend almost every week June through July working approximately ve to six hours a week with the kids and animals. What guidelines do you have for people who show your animals? They rst have to make a commitment to us and their animals. They must treat the animal, Doug and me with respect. They have to work with their animal a minimum of two hours a week and be focused and willing to learn. They must also work their scheduled times during fair and help set up and take down after the fair is over. Destiny Habeck 15 years old Parents: Brian and Susan Habeck Tomah, Wis. Monroe County Second year showing dairy How did you get involved in showing dairy animals? Through my 4-H leader Amanda Wallerman and her husband Doug. Why do you enjoy showing? I like a challenge, and it is fun. I live in town and through the kindness of Amanda and Doug, my brother, Sage, and I get the opportunity to show their cows and learn all about them. Why is it important to you to show dairy animals? This is not something every kid gets to do. I already know it is going to be one of my favorite memories. I have become very fond of Amanda and her family. What has been your best experience showing dairy cattle? Learning and working with the animals. I also enjoy competing in the show ring. We have a much better understanding on how much work goes into running a dairy farm.
Mike Borchardt, shown with Natalie Krause Edgar, Wis. Marathon County 40 cows What are the benets of allowing youth to show your dairy animals at the fair? It is way of showing the kids responsibility. I expect them to come out and work with the animals to give them baths or lead them with the halter and just spend time with them. I want them to see that the more you work with them, the better the results. If not, the animal will know what it can get away with. They spend as much time as needed to gain respect from the animal. What is your role and time commitment? I supply the animals – calves and heifers. I tell them what I like about the animals and ask them what they like when they are picking out an animal to show. I help them break in the animal if needed. I’m here 99 percent of the time when they are working with the animals in case they need something. What guidelines do you have for people who show your animals? They have to show an animal they are comfortable with. I don’t push it. I always ask the kids what they feel they can handle. Natalie Krause 13 years old Parents: Paul and Jodi Krause Edgar, Wis. Marathon County Fifth year showing dairy How did you get involved in showing dairy animals? My grandparents had a dairy farm down the road from where I live. I always liked to spend time down there helping my grandparents out. Plus, my older sister showed dairy so I grew up watching her. My dad also showed when he was younger and has been helpful and supportive when walking the animals and prepping them before the fair. Why do you enjoy showing? It’s fun with the competition and learning what to improve on from the judge. I look forward to coming back to the fair every year because I like taking care of the animals and showing with my other club members. Why is it important to you to show dairy animals? It helps with responsibility, and you get to learn more about dairy cattle and how to take care of them. I also like to learn about what the judge looks for so I know what I need to do, to do better next time. What has been your best experience showing dairy cattle? For the past two years, I have taken rst in my showmanship class which has been a great experience for me. Even if I don’t win all of my classes, I always leave the ring wanting to come back and do it again. Turn to OUR SIDE | Page 16
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Rahn Sass, shown with Eli Hopp Chateld, Minn. Fillmore County 250 cows What are the benets of allowing youth to show your dairy animals at the fair? It gives the 4-Her a chance to learn the commitment it takes to raise and care for an animal. What is your role and time commitment? I will help pick the animal, if needed, supply feed and housing and help transport the animals to the shows. What guidelines do you have for people who show your animals? I want the kids to remember they represent the farm and the dairy industry. Eli Hopp 13 years old Parents: Doug and Heather Hopp Chateld, Minn. Fillmore County Eighth year showing dairy How did you get involved in showing dairy animals? My sisters showed when I was younger. I liked the cows, so I decided to show them myself. Why do you enjoy showing? It is fun to work with my cows all summer and be able to show them. Why is it important to you to show dairy animals? It is important to show cows in a public setting to show how we care about them. What has been your best experience showing dairy cattle? Earning a state fair trip. I get to take my fall calf to the state fair this year.
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last step of the G6G program, we walk through the barn to watch for signs of heat. Usually if we see clear mucus, we will breed. It has worked well for us. For heifers, we watch for heats, but we need to try something different. We have struggled to get heifers pregnant even though we have tried CIDRs and ovsynch programs. Now we’re going to make changes to the health side of our heifer management and see if that will make a difference in getting heifers pregnant. How do you conrm pregnant or open cows? Our vet ultrasounds the cows every two weeks. If we need to check a cow and it’s in between our vet visits, we sometimes will send in a blood sample if it’s urgent. Or if we are testing milk and need to check a few, we will test a few through DHIA’s milk sample if it times out well. What is your breeding philosophy? How do you select bulls? What traits do you focus on? Does fertility play a role in bull selection? We select bulls high on net merit and GTPI. We also like to use bulls that have a combined fat and protein around 120-130. Calving ease is also important, as are fertility traits. If a bull has negative daughter pregnancy rate or fertility scores, we will not use that bull. We also choose bulls that will give us average sized cows. Animals are pedigree-mated through ABS. How are cows and heifers bred? Do you have a different philosophy for breeding both? Francis does all the breeding, which usually happens in the morning. Sometimes, we will still breed an animal if she is supposed to be showing heat, but there aren’t any signs. Our philosophy is that if we don’t put any semen in her, she can’t get pregnant. We
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Heifers eat hay on the Rynda family’s dairy near Montgomery, Minn. Although geƫng heifers conrmed pregnant has been a challenge, the Ryndas are looking at ways to improve their pregnancy rate. might be wasting a few more dollars here and there, but it helps. What do you do to settle hard breeders? We use CIDRs or try to breed her multiple times in one heat cycle. If she’s not pregnant after that, we will usually get rid of her. How many times do you try to breed a cow before you sell her? It depends on certain factors for each cow such as
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MOWER CONDITIONERS JD 946, 2008, #150133..................................................................$14,800 JD 820, 1994, #150306.................................................................... $4,750 NH H7450, 2012, #150023............................................................$22,500 NH H7460, 2013, #144344............................................................$23,900 JD 535, 2005, #139187..................................................................$14,000 Massey Ferguson 1372, 2013, #141262 .....................................$19,900 Case DCX-131, 2004, #150458........................................................ $7,500 JD 635, 2012, #150448..................................................................$18,500 JD 935, 1999, #149868.................................................................... $9,700 ROUND BALERS Massey Ferguson 2946, 2015, Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 ft., #143367..........................................................$29,700 Gehl 1465, Pickup: Regular, Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 ft., #150085 ........................................................................................... $5,100 Claas 380 Variant, 2011, Surface Wrap, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 ft., #140005 ........................................................................................$19,800 JD 568, 2010, Pickup: Mega Wide, Wrapping: Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #150484..............................$19,800 JD 567, 2004, Wrapping: Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #150394..........................................................$17,000 JD 530, 1984, Wrapping: Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #143656 ........................................................................................... $4,200 JD 569, 2017, Pickup: Mega Wide, Wrapping: Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #143801..........................................................$38,000 JD 568, 2010, Pickup: Mega Wide, Wrapping: , PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #149676..........................................................$25,500 NH BR7090, 2008, Wrapping: Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #143259..........................................................$19,900 NH BR7080, 2008, Wrapping: Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #140282 .........................................................................................$12,900 NH BR7060, 2008, Wrapping: Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 ft., #143774 .........................................................................................$15,000 JD 430, 1984, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 ft., #140203 ..................... $5,900 NH BR780, 2005, Wrapping: Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #140575 .........................................................$17,500 JD 569 Silage Special, 2016, Pickup: Mega Wide, Wrapping: Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #148333..............................$40,900 JD 569 Premium, 2014, Wrapping: Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #148146..........................................................$26,900 JD 569, 2014 Pickup: Mega Wide, Wrapping: Surface Wrap Only, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 ft., #148334 ........................................$35,500 JD 467, 2005, Pickup: Regular, Wrapping: Twine, PTO: 540, Width of Bale: 4 Ft., #144341.........................................................$12,900 JD 567, 2006, Pickup: Mega Tooth, Wrapping: Twine and Surface Wrap, PTO: 1000, Width of Bale: 5 Ft., #149896 ........................................$17,200 SKID STEER LOADERS JD 320E, 2015, Cab w/ AC, EH Controls, Air Ride Seat, Joystick, Ride Control, 2 Speed, 76” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 295 hrs., #143386 ..................$42,900 JD 320E, 2015, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 76” Bucket, 202 hrs., #142683 ..................................$38,500 JD 326E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 78” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 316 hrs., #148317 ..........$41,900 Case 85-XT, 1998, Cab Enclosure, Hand Controls, 72” Bucket, 5278 hrs., #143885 ........................................................................................$11,900 JD 326E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, 84” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 1162 hrs., #141601..............................$33,900 JD 326E, 2015, Cab w/ AC, Hand Controls, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, 2 Speed, 78” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 2328 hrs., #146698 ................$29,850 JD 320E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, Hand Controls, 2 Speed, 72” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 2501 hrs., #143842 .................................................$27,500 Bobcat 743, 1988, ROPS, Foot Controls, 66” Bucket, 2200 hrs., #150238 ........................................................................................... $8,500
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10 NH L230, 2013, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 84” Bucket, 291 hrs., #146693 .................................$40,500 7 JD 326D, 2012, Cab w/ AC, EH Controls, Joystick, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 78” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 210 hrs., #135673 .........................................................................................$40,500 7 JD 332E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, EH Controls, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, 2 Speed, 84” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 438 hrs., #139118 .........................................................................................$49,900 7 Gehl 4240 E Series, Cab Enclosure, 1649 hrs., #149565 .........................................................................................$16,900 6 JD 326E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 78” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 497 hrs., #138363 ..........$39,500 6 JD 320E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 72” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 96 hrs., #140280 ............$39,900 6 JD 332E, 2015, Cab w/ AC, EH Controls, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, 2 Speed, 78” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 521 hrs., #138924................................$47,900 1 JD 314G, 2016, Cab Enclosure, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 66” Bucket, 43 hrs., #126153 ..........................................................$29,900 12 JD 326E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, EH Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 84” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 3 hrs., #126370 ..............$45,900 15 JD 320E, 2017, EH Controls, Joystick, 2 Speed, 72” Bucket, 92 hrs., #144216.............................................................................$43,900 15 JD 320E, 2017, Cab w/ AC, EH Controls, Joystick, 2 Speed, Aux Hydraulics, Less Bucket, 2647 hrs., #148971 ............................$27,750 15 JD 320E, 2017, Cab w/ AC, EH Controls, Joystick, 2 Speed, Aux Hydraulics, Less Bucket, 2477 hrs., #148972 ....................................................$28,500 9 JD 330G, 2016, Cab w/ AC, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, Self-Leveling, 84” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 658 hrs., #140027 ................................$53,000 9 JD 125, Foot Controls, #150097 ....................................................... $2,900 9 Gehl 3725, 60” Bucket, 1472 hrs., #147858 ..................................$11,900 5 JD 318E, 2015, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 72” Bucket, Reversing Fan,370 hrs., #142491 ...........$34,000 5 Mustang 940E, ROPS, Aux Hydraulics, 66” Bucket, 2343 hrs., #148523 ........................................................................................... $8,300 11 JD 318E, 2014, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, Self-Leveling, 66” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 815 hrs., #135937 .........................................................................................$28,900 11 JD 326E, 2016, Cab w/ AC, EH Controls, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, 2 Speed, 72” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 258 hrs., #142477 .................$46,000 8 JD 320D, 2013, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, 78” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 260 hrs., #150045 ................................$34,900 8 JD 318E, 2015, Cab w/ AC, Foot Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, 72” Bucket, Reversing Fan, 125 hrs., #148061 ................................$37,900 3 Caterpillar 272D, 2015, Cab w/ AC, 2 Speed, 72” Bucket, 1475 hrs., #145200.........................................................................$34,500 WINDROWERS 6 JD W235, 2014, Conditioner: Steel, 653 hrs., #135622 ................$134,900 6 JD W235, 2014, 921 hrs., #140754 ..............................................$119,500 6 JD W260, 2014, Conditioner: Rubber/Urethane, 570 hrs., #140978 .......................................................................................$156,900 6 JD 994, 2005, Conditioner: Steel, #145340 ....................................$16,500 5 JD W235, 2014, Conditioner: Rubber/Urethane, 604 hrs., #134973 .......................................................................................$128,900 11 JD 4995, 2008, Head: Hay Head, Platform Size: 16, Conditioner: Impeller, 2063 hrs., #150123......................................$64,900
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ARTICULATED 4WD TRACTOR 7 NH T9020, 2009, 335 hp., 2905 hrs., #142873.......................$115,000 CORN AND ROW CROP HEADERS 4 JD 608C, 2010, #142453 ..........................................................$35,000 14 JD 612C, 2010, #144255 ..........................................................$39,500
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6 JD 893, 1998, #133187 ............................................................$13,900 COMBINE PLATFORM 4 JD 635F, 2012, #118150 ..........................................................$28,900 COMBINES 6 JD S550, 2012, 1130 hrs., 720 sep., #134811 .........................$135,000 6 JD S660, 2012, 1900 hrs., 1457 sep., #133738 .......................$137,500 16 JD S670, 2016, 232 hrs., 173 sep., #144314 ...........................$268,000 16 JD S670, 2016, 244 hrs., 128 sep., #144317 ...........................$269,500 2 JD S670, 2015, 936 hrs., 655 sep., #144305 ...........................$191,000 10 JD S670, 2015, 982 hrs., 675 sep., #144320 ...........................$190,000 16 JD S670, 2015, 1316 hrs., 731 sep., #144307 .........................$209,500 4 JD S670, 2014, 1500 hrs., 873 sep., #144306 .........................$168,500 16 JD S670, 2013, 1137 hrs., 782 sep., #145698 .........................$165,000 15 JD S670, 2013, 1224 hrs., 864 sep., #144316 .........................$180,000 15 JD S670, 2013, 1452 hrs., 973 sep., #144319 .........................$165,500 1 JD S670, 2012, 2368 hrs., 1722 sep., #128689 .......................$130,000 16 JD S680, 2012, 2950 hrs., 1865 sep., #144321 .......................$130,000 9 JD 9570 STS, 2008, 1630 hrs., 1109 sep., #115868 ................$104,500 6 JD 9650 STS, 2001, 3805 hrs., 2565 sep., #142385 ..................$52,900 14 JD 9760 STS, 2004, 2857 hrs., 1981 sep., #146125 ..................$69,500 10 JD 9770 STS, 2010, 2642 hrs., 1901 sep., #135046 ..................$98,500 16 JD 9770 STS, 2010, 3863 hrs., 2596 sep., #144241 .............. $79,500 16 JD 9770 STS, 2009, 2327 hrs., 1690 sep., #144244 .............. $98,700 5 JD 9770 STS, 2009, 2644 hrs., 1941 sep., #124372 ..................$94,000 14 JD 9770 STS, 2008, 2783 hrs., 1924 sep., #144242 ..................$95,000 14 JD 9860 STS, 2005, 3534 hrs., 2540 sep., #144245 ..................$72,900 DISKS 1 Krause 8200, 2013, #131061..................................................$24,000 11 Summers 9K4727, 2015, #129015.........................................$65,000 3 Case IH 370, 2014, #137899 ...................................................$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 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 SELF-PROPELLED FORAGE HARVESTER HEADS: ROTARY 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, 4289 hrs., #122051 .........................................$99,000 4 JD 7450, 2009, 2523 hrs., #145572 .......................................$147,000 6 Claas 900, 2005, 3826 hrs., #140408 ....................................$145,000 SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYERS 2 JD 4720, 2006, 1673 hrs., #130054 .......................................$109,000 TRACK TRACTORS 16 JD 9560RT, 2014, 560 hp., 1009 hrs., #144560 ......................$249,500 7 JD 9620T, 2005, 500 hp., 6191 hrs., #145278 ..........................$79,500 UTILITY TRACTORS 12 JD 6110M, 2017, 110 hp., 91 hrs., #134622.............................$83,900
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Last week, I had the honor to be able to volunteer at the Farm Technology Days at the Sternweis Family Farm in Marsheld, Wis. What an amazing event with over 1,800 volunteers under 67 acres of tents with a variety of must stops to see at the show. Health screenings, equestrian demonstrations, a national Oliver tractor show, harvesting alfalfa and every piece of farming equipment imaginable was brought to the farm. Tractors buzzed about with loads of people going to see the demos and alfalfa chopping up close, and school buses took visitors up to the dairy to see the cows. I had to leave milking early to get ready and drive 2.5 hours to arrive before my shift on the bus tour started at 1 p.m. On the way there, I noticed the difference in the crops in the elds going from By Tina Hinchley very wet to very dry. We have Farmer & Columnist had one of the wettest years I can remember, with rain dumping 2-3 inches at a time. As I drove onto the parking area, the police vehicle had dust rolling off and a water truck was driving around to keep some of the soil from blowing away. As soon as I got to the gate to get into the show, I was met with friendly faces and helpful suggestions for me to get to where I needed to be. I had to check in at the University of Wisconsin Extension education tent, where there was a good crowd looking and learning about all of the programs extension has for farmers and 4-H programs. I took a ride on the bus tour with a guide who was a nutritionist from Vita Plus. He showed me how to work the pre-recorded audio recording and the microphone. He spoke throughout the bus ride in between the times that the recording played and made the riders feel comfortable to be able to ask questions. That was going to be my job, so I wanted to be ready to roll after I got something to eat. The farm show was a busy place. I ended up chatting with folks all along the way to the food tent. It was hot in the sun and cool in the shade, so the tables were full and great conversations were being made by all. The food tent was inviting, and there was a wait on the burgers. Again, I took in all of the smiling faces and happy people at this show. When I nally got over to the bus area, I had spoken to and met up with so many people that I was giddy with excitement and anticipation. How lucky was I to be able to speak on behalf of this farm, sharing their family farm story with the riders of the bus. There was a long line waiting to see the farm, and the bus lled up right away. Other volunteers counted and kept the line going. The bus drivers took the gang, moving through the parked cars and on the road to the farm through the on-coming trafc. Everyone helped to make the farm show a great day. It took me a few times around to get the pre-recorded message to play at the right times, but I had great riders who did not seem to mind. The microphone on this bus did not work, but talking loud has never been a problem for me. I used the time in between to visit with the riders and ask if they had been to the farm demo area and if they knew about the free milk. Everyone was excited to be involved with agriculture. As we rode the route together, the farm history and cooperation between the Sternweis family and the Heimans was front and center. From the rst acre that was farmed, the caring for the land and soil and their love for cows was shared. The growth of the farm to include next generations binds these passions together with the focus on the cows. The farm has a converted barn for dry cows to have a comfortable rest time. The calf nursery has automatic feeders. The state of the art rotary parlor and tunnel ventilated barn provide for maximum comfort and production. Mattresses, cow brushes and quality feed help the cows have high production. They breed for the future of the farm using sexed semen to ensure the calves have better genetics with each generation. All of this hard work keeps these beautiful cows making healthy, delicious milk and cheese. What a dairy good day. Tina Hinchley, her husband, Duane, and their daughters, Anna and Catherine, milk 135 registered Holsteins and farm 2,500 acres of crops near Cambridge, Wis. They have been hosting farm tours for over 20 years.
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Top Holstein enthusiasts named at convention Six distinguished junior members selected By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Every year since 1922 Holstein Association USA has honored their young members who excel in their Holstein project work. The contest honors six distinguished junior member ďƒžnalists, chosen from a ďƒželd of 12 semi-ďƒžnalists. Youth begin the application process for the program by submitting a portfolio. From the books submitted, the semi-ďƒžnalists are chosen and those members attend the National Holstein Convention to participate in interviews. This year, three area youth earned the highest distinction from the association: Kayla Leiding, Fountain, Minn.; Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, Wis., and Mary Scott, Westgate, Iowa. Other youth reaching the semi-ďƒžnalist stage of competition included Haely Leiding, Fountain, Minn.; Samuel Minch, Green
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“The application process, creating the book and videos, was a really good experience for me,� Leiding said. “Putting our farm onto paper, seeing the growth of my own herd and seeing the dairyman I am today has helped me as I look at my future.�
Leiding hopes to pursue a career in the communications and marketing ďƒželd preferably representing dairy farmers following her graduation next spring. Opsal is the 20-yearold son of Troy Opsal and Jane Sarbacker. He resides on his family’s Ridge Registered Holstein Farm, where he works with his father and brother while attending the Madison Area Technical College pursing an associate degree in commercial photography. He has launched his own photography business. Opsal served two years on the Wisconsin Junior Activities Committee as well as holding several ofďƒžces in his county junior Holstein organization. “The application for this award is very large and timeconsuming to complete,â€? Opsal said. “So it was very rewarding to be recognized not only for that work but for my years of involvement in the industry. Opsal feels the recognition will add something special to his resume. He hopes to volunteer in his county as a dairy bowl coach. Scott will be a senior at Iowa State University maTurn to CONVENTION | Page 25
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Four Holstein youth – (from leŌ) Eliza Endres, of Waunakee, Wis.; MaƩhew Gunst, of Harƞord, Wis.; Hannah Hockerman, of Wesƞield, Wis.; and Samantha PiƩerle, of Watertown, Wis. – are awarded the NaƟonal Young DisƟnguished Junior Member awards during naƟonal convenƟon June 30 to July 3 in Traverse City, Mich.
joring in dairy science with a minor in agronomy. She is the 21-year-old daughter of Mike and Kathleen Scott. Scott has been an avid participant in dairy jeopardy and dairy bowl during her junior career, including being a part of the winning senior dairy bowl team at this year’s national convention. She has served as the 2015 Iowa Holstein Princess. Scott is involved in the dairy science club and is serving
“It was very humbling to be selected as one of the six DJM nalists because it’s the highest recognition a junior Holstein member can earn.” MARY SCOTT, DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBER FINALIST
as the 2018 ADSA industry representative. “It was very humbling to be selected as one of the six DJM nalists because it’s the highest recognition a junior Holstein member can earn,” Scott said. “When I was rst notied I was a semi-nalist, I looked at the list and realized what an honor it was to be a part of such an outstanding group.” Holstein Association USA created the younger distinguished junior member contest in 2004. Similar to the DJM contest, applicants produce a portfolio of their junior Holstein activities and involvement. Eight nalists are selected. YDJM winners from the area included Eliza Endres, Waunakee, Wis.; Matthew Gunst, Hartford, Wis.; Hannah Hockerman, Westeld, Wis., and Samantha Pitterle, Watertown, Wis. Endres, 16, is the daughter of Randy and Karen Endres. She will be a junior at Waunakee High School where she is involved in the tennis and track teams and is a member of the FFA chapter. She is involved on her family’s 700-cow Berryridge Farm. While she plans to continue growing her junior Holstein involvement and project, Endres also is making plans to attend the University of WisconsinMadison to study agriculture. Gunst, 16, is the son of Dennis and Nichole Gunst. Gunst is the sixth
generation of his family to reside on the farm which has been in their family since 1868. He will be entering his junior year at Lakeside Lutheran High School where he takes part in FFA, forensics and choir. Gunst has competed on the Dodge County dairy bowl and dairy judging teams, being a member of the National Champion 4-H Dairy Judging Team at World Dairy Expo last fall, and competed at the Royal Highland Show International Judging Contest in Scotland. “It’s interesting to see your project on paper when you are nished with the book,” Gunst said. “It was really exciting, except that I had to miss the convention to receive the award because of the judging trip to Scotland.” Hockerman, 16, is the daughter of Greg and Dawn Hockerman. She lives on her family’s 400-cow registered Holstein farm. Hockerman will be a junior at Westeld High School, where she is involved in FFA and plays volleyball and softball. “I would encourage any junior member to take the chance and apply for this award,” Hockerman said. “This was my second year applying. The rst year was the hardest, because I had to start the book from scratch. This year, I had the groundwork laid and had some good feedback to use.” Hockerman said the biggest benet to receiving the award is the number of people she has met and the experience of attending her rst National Holstein Convention. Pitterle, 16, is the daughter of Mark and Val Pitterle and will be a junior at Watertown High School where she participates in FFA. While she does not reside on a dairy farm, Pitterle raises show heifers and participates in shows at the local, state and national level. She has beneted from her involvement with the Dodge County Junior Holstein Association and has been involved with the dairy judging and dairy bowl teams. “I grew up helping at my grandparent’s dairy farm, and I started milking cows there when I was old enough,” Pitterle said. “I was lucky to have people in my county, Mandy Sell and Linda Behling, who got me involved in showing and in the junior Holstein group.” Pitterle plans to continue to grow her herd of registered dairy cattle while preparing to attend college to become a large animal veterinarian.
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Tough love The Transition Pen
By Laura Scholtz & John Rosenhammer Father/Daughter Farming Duo During my senior year of college, all I could think about was how eager I felt to return home and show my dad how to farm. I wanted to change everything. We needed to implement an ovsynch protocol, add stripping to our prep procedure, quit breeding cows to fancy bulls, focus on our components, implement a vaccine protocol, make our calves gain weight faster, and develop a schedule so everything from running the footbath to giving vaccines would get accomplished each week. I loved my dairy production class, we visited many farms and I took pictures and asked a lot of questions to gure out what their secrets to success were. Seeing top dairies gave me a feeling of excitement, ‘that could be me someday’. Fresh out of college, I started interning at GarLin Dairy. I thought college taught me everything I needed to know, but right away on day one I realized I had a lot left to learn. With practice, I learned to IV, drench uids, and give lots of repro shots and vaccines. I learned how to set up a schedule for the week and stick to it. I paid attention to their h program and how they mated their cows. I watched as new employees would begin, silently betting on which ones would stay and which ones wouldn’t last a month. I noticed the characteristics of good and bad employees, and watched how the managers handled difcult employee situations. I believe I would not still be on our dairy today if I hadn’t done this. This experience gave me opportunities to learn more about cow health and herd management. I made connections, gained a mentor, and realized ‘I don’t know everything’. There were many days I felt dumb. I couldn’t gure out what was wrong with a cow or had an idea that my coworkers shot down. Those were the days I learned the most. I realized college didn’t make me ‘smart’, but rather, it taught me how to think, analyze, and learn, which can get me through any situation. I feel very strongly that every single young farmer needs to work for another employer before returning home. No matter how experienced your parents are, they cannot teach you everything. Dairy farming today requires expertise in all areas such as nancials, cow management, crop management, record keeping, communication, and many others. Yes, most agriculture colleges offer courses on these topics, and after graduating college, a son or daughter will think they are ready to take over the farm, but they are not. Being in an employee position is completely different than working alongside family. You will be criticized, you will be frustrated with coworkers and have to learn how to overcome your differences and work together. You have to accept others decisions, even when you don’t agree with them, you will be proved wrong a time or two, but it will all help you develop into a far better manager when you return
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22, she had her whole life ahead of her and we wanted her to try other jobs in order to bring back new knowledge to the farm. Mary didn’t take this news well, and it was very hard to stand my ground. I wanted so badly for her to understand I wanted this experience for her because I care about her. Our conversations weighed on my mind for a long time. Showing her ‘tough love’ is one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but I’m condent I made the right choice. Now, she is working with grain marketing and I’m excited for all the knowledge she is gaining. I’m so proud of her for taking on a position that seemed daunting. With my growing belly and increasing exhaustion, I sure miss her on the farm, but I have faith that one day soon, we will get to farm together. Laura Scholtz farms with her father, John Rosenhammer, and uncle, Greg, on Roseview Dairy near Sleepy Eye, Minn. They milk 200 Holsteins and run 580 acres of cropland.
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One beautiful Tea Rose Wisconsin Brown Swiss cow reaches breed max score By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
DARLINGTON, Wis. – Brown Swiss USA increased their breed maximum classication score in 2015 from 94 to 95 points, meaning 95 is the highest score any living U.S. Brown Swiss cow can achieve. Since that time, six cows have earned the distinction. The most recent one is Random-Luck B Tea Rose, who was approved for the score in April, earning a designation of 2E95, with an EX-95 mammary system at 6 years and 9 months of age. Hailing from the rolling hills of Lafayette County, Tea Rose comes from Random Luck Farm of Darlington, Wis. She is bred and owned by Brown Swiss USA junior member Allison Thompson, the daughter of Rick and Lisa Thompson.
“It’s the little things like this that keep those of us milking cows going,” Rick said of the cow’s accomplishments. “Otherwise, we’d have no reason to keep doing this in this dairy economy.” Tea Rose is a daughter of Mort Legacy Bonanza. She hails from the Taps cow family at Random Luck, a family known for producing high-caliber offspring. Her dam is Random Luck Premium Twinkle, an Excellent Premium daughter of Sun-Made Jetway Taps EX-92. Tea Rose completes six consecutive generations of Excellent cows. Tea Rose rst calved as a milking yearling at 1 year and 10 months of age, and she calved with her fourth calf at 4 years, 11 months completing a 365-day record of 23,650 pounds of milk with a 4.8 percent butterfat, making 1,130 pounds of fat, and a 3.4 percent protein test, making
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Random Luck B Tea Rose, now scored EX-95, wins the 5-year-old class at the Southeast NaƟonal Brown Swiss Show in November 2017 in Louisville, Ky. She went on to be named the reserve grand champion. 812 pounds of protein. She calved with her fth calf last September and was a couple weeks fresh when she was shown at World Dairy Expo. She has two daughters and one granddaughter in the Random Luck herd. In Rick’s eye, what makes Tea Rose special is her adherence to the Brown Swiss breed character and the dairy strength she exudes. “Tea Rose excels in breed character as much as any Swiss cow I’ve ever worked with,” Rick said. “She’s pretty special, and she’s really grown into herself and improved as she’s matured with each calving.” With Tea Rose, Allison has had a great deal of show ring success, not only in the junior show but in open show competition, as well. Tea Rose
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A very special calf heads to the fair By Brittany Olson Contributing Writer
RICE LAKE, Wis. - D.D., the calf that was sold multiple times at the Briel family’s herd dispersal after losing both their father, Dan, and son, David, following a silo accident March 24, has come back home to stay. The Briels, who live near Hillsdale, Wis., were at the Barron County Fair in Rice Lake, Wis., July 20 to watch the speckled calf make her debut in the show ring as a grade spring calf. “John Benninger from Equity Livestock called in May and asked if we’d be interested in bringing
D.D. home,” said Melissa Briel, Dan’s wife and David’s mother. “I sent our daughter, Abby, down there to pick D.D. up and she came home with D.D. and another calf. We sold the cows, and now we have nine calves at home.” It may be safe to assume that D.D., named after Dan and David, is happy to be home with the Briels. “Our granddaughter, Erika, leads her around on the halter and she follows like a puppy,” Melissa said.
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Our 20th farm party This year marked our 20th annual Ocooch Dairy Farm Party. Dad decided we were going to have an open farm type of party and invite all the neighbors. Our long tradition of farm parties was born. In those early years, we sent invites to everyone in our township, any employee and our family. We made 20 pounds of barbeque and provided the drinks, and a steady stream of friends rolled in with the sides. We set bales on the lawn topped with planks to make sitting a bit more level and had big bales with plywood sheets to hold the food on the lawn. Back in those days we were milking in the old barn next to the house, so our touring was short. It helped the neighbors stay abreast of all the changes happening on our farm. They asked questions and were happy to be informed of the growth of this progressive farm up the road.
There were years we cleaned out our granary/garage area and had a friend set up his DJ equipment. The younger crowd danced the night away and helped to limit our beverage leftovers. When we outgrew the lawn, we cleaned out our biggest machine shed. We would spray the gravel down to limit the dust and party on. We also graduated to real tables and chairs. We even managed to wiggle a atbed trailer in and put a band on it a few times. If we happened to have built a new building, the party grew substantially. The year we built the transition barn we had our party in the feed alley before any feed was dumped off and any cows tainted the freshly poured cement. An area band set up shop in the middle of the alley and we all danced for hours. When we built our new parlor, we ate in the front and had the band in the holding area where we partied the
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We are midway through the summer and on pace cretory cells to support milk production in the next for above average heat for the season. The effects lactation. Mammary tissue biopsies were conductof summer heat and humidity are well documented ed in the third University of Florida study to dein lactating dairy cows, as we see decreases in dry termine the impact of heat stress on mammary cell matter intake and subsequent produc- Something to Ruminate On turnover. Results indicated heat stress tion losses in the bulk tank. However, decreased mammary epithelial cell heat stress in dry cows is subtler and proliferation, or creation of new cells, can linger long into lactation. which may be a contributing factor to In a recent roundtable discussion, lower milk yield. Dr. Geoff Dahl, University of Florida, Heat stress during the dry period shared results from three studies the has a negative effect on animal health university conducted to evaluate the and immune function during the traneffects of heat stress on dry cows and sition period. Neutrophils, specialized the benets heat abatement strategies immune cells responsible for ghtcan provide through this period. He ing infections, do not function well explained that cows were moved to a in heat-stressed cows. The University freestall barn at dry off and exposed to By Barry Visser of Florida studies showed an increase either heat stress or cooling with fans in body temperature and respiration Nutritionist and sprinklers. Both treatment groups rates on heat-stressed dry cows. received the same dry cow ration from dry off unOn average, cows exposed to heat stress had a til calving. After calving, the animals from both dry period that was seven days shorter than those groups were moved to one common sand-bedded cooled. In addition, calves born from the heatfreestall with fans and sprinklers. It is important to stressed cows had signicantly lower birth weights, note that the cows were only heat stressed during ranging from 12 to 42 percent lower birth weight. the dry period and the milking cow ration was the University of Florida researchers have also continsame for both groups. ued to follow the calves born from these two dry Results showed cows that were cooled during cow treatment groups and found signicant imthe dry period yielded signicantly more milk over provements in milk production for the calves born the rst 20 to 30 weeks of lactation. The average to the cooled cows. across all three Florida studies was 11 pounds more Heat abatement in dry cows may require sigfat-corrected milk per cow per day in early lacta- nicant investment in facilities or equipment, but tion. Heat stress during the dry period also signi- the research shows it is worth the investment. Not cantly reduced DMI prior to calving compared to only does it support greater DMI, improved mamcooled cows. This trend for higher feed intake con- mary cell growth, better immune function and subtinued post-calving and progressively increased to sequent milk production, but it also lends itself the end of the trials. to healthier calves, which will pay dividends two During the dry period, udder cells from the years down the road. previous lactation are replaced with new milk seBarry Visser is a nutritionist for Vita Plus.
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Measuring up
Driving across country roads this week has been a growth. We can use these marks as a way to see if we visual joy. The vibrant contrast of deep green foliage are measuring up compared to our neighbors and other topped with yellow tassels give the rolling elds the producers. That is good advice, but I wonder sometimes look of a soft carpet blanketing the land. The regrowth if we are aiming for the wrong benchmarks. What are of alfalfa is reaching the cutwe trying to measure? What ting stage once again and has numbers should we be lookAs d dairy i producers, d we are us wondering where we will A ing at? What is our end goal? store this bountiful crop. We being told by the industry to Many of these questions could not have dreamt this came to my mind after talkscene back in May when we hit certain benchmarks for ing with a dairy friend about were turning on the pivots to continued success and growth. their farm. help the corn germinate and When the use of revive the hay elds from rbST was discontinued, their their winter nap. When we herd production took a hit were blessed with moisture, it was perfect timing. It ap- and dramatic adjustments needed to be made. They repears we are hitting the marks to have a great harvest. formulated their feed ration to t the new lower proAs dairy producers, we are being told by the indus- duction levels. Leery of how this would impact their try to hit certain benchmarks for continued success and nancial setting, they waited to run the numbers. It
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turns out they have a better nancial return on the lower production than they did chasing the higher production benchmarks. They may only have a 70-pound per cow bulk tank average, but they have signicantly cut their feed costs and Just Thinking Out Loud labor costs while improving components and reproduction. This is great news, but they struggle with measuring up to everyone else. They may not have the top production numbers, but they are staying in business to milk another day. So what numbers should we be using to By Natalie Schmitt see if we measure up? Columnist Chasing milk production records does not equal protability. All the inputs needed to reach the higher production levels have a cost. The question is if it is worth it. Do you think the farmer who wins the corn yield contest could afford to manage all his elds the way he does his contest plot? He may win the contest, but what is his return over expenses? Chasing records and earning bragging rights is fun, but it is hard to stay in business. What is the point? I was talking with Jim Salfer, our regional dairy extension specialist, about this question of measuring up. He brought up an interesting thought. He wonders if we are measuring and chasing the wrong metrics or numbers. Are we putting emphasis on the wrong numbers to reach our goal of protability? Many dairymen focus on production per cow as a benchmark. It is a solid hard number we can pull up. The average milk production per cow in Minnesota is 80 pounds per day. Keep in mind that not all herds above the average are protable and not all herds below are losing money. Over 30 years ago, the correlation between milk production per cow and protability went hand in hand. An increase in production equaled an increase in profits. The differences between herd genetics, technology and managerial skills varied as widely as the production levels. In 1987, when Mark and I rst started milking, the average cow in Benton County was making 54 pounds of milk per day. We were at 76 pounds. Fast forward to today and the average cow in Benton County is up to 71 pounds of milk per day; we are sitting at 89. The gap has shrunk and so have the prots. We now have to ask ourselves, what does it really cost to get those last few pounds of milk? Will there be enough return to cover the additional cost? What is that perfect balance between production and protability? Where is the point of maximizing economic returns? Hard to believe I can actually use this phrase from my college agricultural economics class. The most prot for the least amount of expense. The benchmark today should not strictly be the highest bulk tank average. We should be shooting for protability. If we cannot make a prot, it does not matter how much milk we can get out of our cows. We have to remember that even though we belong to the same industry, we are still individuals with our own production costs and productions levels. We do not all need to shoot for the same magic production number to measure up against everyone else. Let us get over this idea of measuring up in production per cow and put the focus where it needs to be – on prot per cow. Let us measure up in the right areas. Natalie, Mark and his brother, Al, Schmitt farm together near Rice, Minn. They milk 100 registered Holsteins under the RALMA prex. Their four children are great help around the farm and are pushing Natalie out of several jobs. Therefore she is thankful to have something else to do. For questions or comments please e-mail Natalie at mnschmitt@jetup.net.
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Farming is easier with (n + 1)
If you’re going up into the haymow to throw down straw and you think you need ve bales, throw down six. If you’re switching cows and you need 12 open stalls, let 13 cows out. This (n+1) way of operating was originally Glen’s thinking, but it has become a mantra on our farm. It has saved us countless extra steps and a lot of time. Without fail, it seems, as soon as you slide the haymow door shut, someone will remember they needed a bale of straw for a calf Dairy Good Life pen. Or, you’ll chop straw into the stalls and come up a little short at the end. Having an extra bale of straw in close reach makes everything easier. When switching cows, it always seems like there’s one cow left on the walk and the only open stall is a spot she doesn’t like. Having an extra open stall gives her a choice and makes getting her into a stall a whole heck of a lot simpler. Last fall, we poured a new cement curb and replaced the dilapidated fence along the north side of our cow yard. The new fence is wonderful – no more cows jumping over the fence. But even more By Sadie Frericks wonderful is the new layout of our cow yard. Columnist We had to move the feeder wagons and gates around in the yard to accommodate the curb and fence construction. We also brought in a couple extra gates to make the temporary setup work. You can never have enough portable gates. The next time we order more, I’m going to order (n+1). Anyway, when we put everything back in place inside the cow yard after construction, we ended up with three pens instead of two, thanks to the extra gates. We use our cow yard for switching cows, so, in the past we always needed two pens. We also use our cow yard for working dry cows and loading them up to go to our remote pastures. It turns out having three pens in the cow yard is far better than two. Glen’s (n+1) mantra has even made its way into the house. If I’m making grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch and think I need ve, I always make six. When I bake cookies, I always make a double batch – there’s no point in going through all the work for only two dozen cookies. By the time you read this, our county fair will be in full swing. During the past couple weeks of fair preparations, I realized we need to apply a little (n+1) before next year. If you think four pairs of clippers are enough, you probably need ve. Between our three kids, two nieces, and one nephew, we had to start clipping show cows and heifers in shifts because there aren’t enough clippers to go around. Even Daphne decided she was going to clip her calf This ((n+1) Thi 1) way off operating i by herself this year. We have was originally Glen’s thinking, a longer blade that ts on our small cordless clipper, so we but it has become a mantra put her to work with that. She on our farm. was proud as a peacock by the time she was done. If you think you have enough rope halters, nd one more. Since we worked with the show cattle in shifts, we didn’t realize until a couple days before the fair that we didn’t have enough rope halters for all of the cows and heifers to be haltered at the same time. Thankfully, we found a couple of rope halters tucked away in an old show box, so we didn’t have to buy any at the last minute. I think there will be a couple of (n+1) show equipment items under the Christmas tree come December. P.S. Don’t tell Glen about this column. When I told him I was writing about (n+1), he said with mock dismay, “Hey, that’s patented.” P.S.S. Perhaps an (n+1) way of thinking will make farming easier for you, too. Sadie and her husband, Glen, milk 100 cows near Melrose, Minn. They have three children – Dan, 11, Monika, 8, and Daphne, 5. Sadie also writes a blog at www.dairygoodlife.com. She can be reached at sadiefrericks@gmail.com.
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Top 4-H judging team competes in Scotland Dodge County youth place in Royal Highland Contest By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. – After topping the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at last fall’s World Dairy Expo, the Dodge County 4-H Dairy Judging team headed to Europe last month to participate in a judging contest conducted by the Young Farmers Organization June 23 at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland. Team members included Ben Buske, 19, of Brownsville, Wis.; Matthew Gunst, 16, of Hartford, Wis.; Dawson Nickels, 19, of Watertown, Wis.; and Kylie Nickels, 17, of Watertown, Wis. The judging team was coached by Linda Behling and Carrie Warmka, both of Fox Lake, Wis. Warmka accompanied them to Europe. “The contest was run very differently from what we are used to doing here in the United States,” Kylie said. “We didn’t compete as a team of four, but as two teams of two. We only competed against the other American teams though.” Kylie said they judged four classes for the competition, having
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The Dodge County 4-H Dairy Judging Team – (from leŌ) Ben Buske, MaƩhew Gunst, Kylie Nickels and Dawson Nickels – compete at the Royal Highland Show June 23 in Edinburg, Scotland. The Team earned the trip by winning last fall’s NaƟonal 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo.
two Holstein classes, an Ayrshire class and a class of Red and White Holsteins. The time factor was a big change for the 4-H dairy judges. “We only got six minutes for each class, including the two reasons classes,” Gunst said. “At our U.S. contests, we get 12 minutes per class, and 15 minutes for reasons
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them.” Gunst said the leadspeople wore armbands as identiers, but they were difcult to see as they were worn on the arm that was typically towards the animals. The Dodge County judges broke into two teams. Kylie and Buske comprised one team and placed third of the 20 teams competing from the United States. Gunst and Dawson followed right behind, placing fourth. “The Royal Highland is a bigger show over there, but there were more beef cattle there than dairy cattle,” Warmka said. “There were maybe 100 head of dairy cattle on display. The colored breeds seemed more popular than the Holsteins. We saw quite a few Ayrshires and Milking Shorthorns. There were some Holsteins and maybe about ve Jerseys.” The selection of supreme champion was the only part of the dairy cattle show the team was able to watch, with the Jersey cow being named as the overall supreme cham-
Gunst agreed. “I’d never seen anything so advanced,” he said of Ve-Tech Holsteins. “It was the coolest farm, and they had really nice cows. It’s cool enough there that they don’t have any fans, it’s all naturally ventilated.” After their time in Scotland, the group traveled to London where they spent four days sightseeing. After their time in London, the group took an overnight ferry across the English Channel to arrive in the European mainland. They rode tour buses through the countryside of The Netherlands and Belgium on the way to the Luxembourg National Show. “The show in Luxembourg was very interesting and different from North American shows,” Dawson said. “… The classes were made up differently, and the ow of the show was different.” One thing they noticed was the way the classes were placed. “The judge would place his nal three in each class by going out and giving the animal what we consider champion slap with a lot of fan“It was one of the most afare,” Warmka said. “It was interesting because really frowned consumer-friendly upon here, andthattheisjudge there did it shows I’ve ever seen.” for every class.” Kylie was given the opportuniCARRIE WARMKA, DODGE COUNTY 4ǧH ty to take part in the showmanship DAIRY JUDGING COACH contest at the Luxembourg show. “I enjoyed being able to experience how different showmanship pion. rules are in Europe,” Kylie said. “We all kind of thought the Hol- “For example, coiling your leadstrap stein would win,” Warmka said. “She here is frowned upon, but over there was pretty good and could probably they coil them, and it’s a really big stand some competition in the Unit- deal.” ed States.” Warmka enjoyed watching the They were able to witness the youth experience things they would parade of champions, held daily at 2 not in the United States and learning p.m., featuring the champions of the lessons about global economics. various dairy and beef breeds. Dur“It was a different experience for ing the parade, an announcer gave a them,” she said. “Their generation is history of each of the breeds on exhi- very attached to technology, and they bition. are addicted to their phones. While “It was one of the most consum- we were in Europe, they had limited er-friendly shows I’ve ever seen,” internet access. They got to do the Warmka said. “It was very pro-ag, touristy things, and they also learned and they did a great job teaching the how expensive things are outside of public.” the United States. That was kind of a En route to the show, the group shocker for them.” toured the automated Ve-Tech HolDawson said the entire trip meldsteins farm near the town of Tar- ed together to create the full experibolton, owned by Robert Veitch. ence. “It was like a robotic poster “We did more than see a lot of farm,” Warmka said. “They had two castles,” he said. “We spent time robotic milkers, feed pushers, alley socializing and meeting people. We scrapers and a robotic mixer that traveled together as a group with all lled itself, mixed and then fed the the American teams, but we really cows. That was really interesting, as had a lot of experiences on our own, I’ve never seen one before.” too.”
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Wood County hosts Farm Technology Days By Abby Hopp Sta Intern
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Businesses, community members and farmers gathered together to celebrate farming June 10. Farm Technology Days was hosted in Wood County at D&B Sternweis Farms and Weber’s Farm Store/Heiman Holsteins near Marshďƒželd, Wis. During this three-day event, 42,220 individuals partook in farm tours, ďƒželd demonstrations, educational exhibits, entertainment and conversation. Next year the event will take place in Jefferson County.
Forage & Corn Silage Knowledge Event THURSDAY, AUG. 2 • BELGRADE, MN Directions: Located Highway 71 south of Belgrade SCHEDULE: 9:45 AM 10:00 AM
ALL HAY AND Registration FORAGE GROWERS Welcome & Introductions WELCOME FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin
- Insight on 3-year experiences with HarvXtra: Reduced Lignin Alfalfa - Field to Bunker leaf retention strategies: reduce losses - Ash content in alfalfa: what does it mean and how to manage - Management ideas for Higher Yield and Quality in Alfalfa
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The Jesch family – (front, from leĹŒ) Levi and Braydon; (back, from leĹŒ) Kim and Loren – enjoy ice cream July 11 at Farm Technology Days in Marshďƒželd, Wis. The Jesches are from Stevens Point, Wis.
Also, Forage Information on‌. • Sorghums: How, Where, When & Why • Harvest Management & Storage: Feed MORE High Quality Forages Lunch Wrap-up & Departure for Home
Questions - please contact: Your local co-op seller.
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AĆŠendees ride the tractor-trailer and walk through Tent City at D&B Sternweis Farms and Weber’s Farm Store/Heiman Holsteins during Farm Technology Days July 11 in Marshďƒželd, Wis.
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Children – (from leĹŒ) Victoria Slinkman, Casey Cournoyer, Luke Slinkman and Sascha Cournoyer – milk the cow at the Partnership for Progressive Agriculture booth at Farm Technology Days July 11 in Marshďƒželd, Wis.
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Dan Holmstrom Barron, Wis. Barron County 37 cows How did you get into farming? This was my mom and dad’s farm. They bought it in 1965, and I’ve been milking since I was 9 years old. I took over in 1990 on a land contract. In 1992, I put in a pipeline. What are your thoughts and concerns about the dairy industry for the next year? It’s been tough. With the price of milk and everything else, it’s hard to pay for things like round baling, chopping, fuel and taxes. My son, Brady, wants to farm and I’m worried for him. If we would know a set price, that would allow us to gure out our payments ahead of time. When you don’t know what you’re getting, it’s hard to plan ahead. What is the latest technology you implemented on your farm and the purpose for it? Skidsteer. It’s the handiest thing we have. We use it for everything, moving bales, cleaning calf pens, hauling stuff. The skidsteer is the best thing I ever purchased. What is a management practice you changed in the past year that has beneted you? Three years ago, we started baleage and have liked it. It’s faster skidsteer work, we can store it outside and is better feed wrapped like that. We also do round and square bales.
What cost-saving steps have you implemented during the low milk price? I keep everything as old school as I can and be consistent. I try to x up stuff, and I do more of the mechanic and welding work.
three grown daughters and my son, Brady. We work together. Brady and I are side by side until he goes back to school in the fall. When we’re done working, we like to have fun by fourwheeling or shining deer.
How do you retain a good working relationship with your employee? We don’t have any employees. I have
Tell us about a skill you possess that makes dairy farming easier for you. I do a lot of repairs, from tractors, equipment and stuff in the barn. I learned a lot from my buddy, so I call him up if I have a question. I also YouTube how to x stuff; that is handy. What do you enjoy most about dairy farming? I enjoy being home and being my own boss. I don’t have to punch a time clock and can do what I have to do when I want to do it. What advice would you give other dairy farmers? Try to stay away from expensive equipment. Buy older pieces at auctions and x them up and put a fresh coat of paint on them. Keep things as simple and as easy as possible. Also, take care of what you have.
What has been the best purchase you’ve ever made on your farm? The shop I built three years ago and the cab tractor. With the shop, I can x stuff at night and pull in tractors during the winter. The cab tractor has air conditioning and keeps me from getting sun burnt. What has been your biggest accomplishment while dairy farming? Raising the kids. The girls still come home and help unload hay when they can. It’s the best when they can all help bale hay and drive tractor. What are your plans for your dairy in the next year and ve years? Keep it the way it is. I’ll let Brady expand when he can. Milking cows is his biggest dream and hopefully I can transfer the farm to him. How do you or your family like to spend time when you are not doing chores? We like to go four-wheeling on trails and go out to eat. We take the trails to restaurants. We also like to go to tractor pulls and shine deer.
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Jim Duban Montgomery, Minn. Rice County 165 cows How did you get into farming? I was born and raised into it. I am the third generation in my family to farm on our site. I worked alongside my family on the dairy. After I graduated from high school in 1982, I spent two years at college studying farm management. During that time, I lived at home and worked on the dairy while attending class. Then, I returned to the farm full time after that. Farming is what I always wanted to do. What are your thoughts and concerns about the dairy industry for the next year? Surviving is the biggest concern. I hope things straighten out soon. Cheese prices have been up, which is good. What is the latest technology you implemented on your farm and the purpose for it? We have continually made changes to our breeding program. About 15 years ago, we started using the SCOUT program. About eight years ago, we started using sexed semen. Now, we are checking net merit on our youngstock and cows, and aim to breed the bottom 20 percent of the herd to beef. We have started using more genomic bulls rather than proven sires.
pen. It can get hot, especially for evening milking, because the holding pen is outside with no roof. Adding sprinklers and fans seems to keep the cows cool and more comfortable.
What is a management practice you changed in the past year that has beneted you? This spring, we put sprinklers and fans in the holding
What cost-saving steps have you implemented during the low milk price? Summer repair and remodeling projects are on the back burner.
We also keep an eye on feed costs and try to do more of the chores with less labor. How do you retain a good working relationship with your employee? We have three part-time high school students. I try to be upfront with what I expect of them. I want the same from them. If something doesn’t work or there is a problem, I want them to tell me. I also give them small rewards. For example, we have a pizza party after covering the bunkers or we take them out for dinner around Christmas time. Tell us about a skill you possess that makes dairy farming easier for you. I’m good at troubleshooting problems. I can also x quite a few things as long as it’s not computer-related. What do you enjoy most about dairy farming? I like being my own boss, and the cows are nice to work with, too. We’ve made pets out of many of them. What advice would you give other dairy farmers? Keep debt low, which I know isn’t always easy. Aim for quality milk, which will give you a higher price because of premiums, and quality forages, which will help
lower feed costs. What has been the best purchase you’ve ever made on your farm? Impact wrenches make it a lot easier to change at tires. Cordless tools make life easier for small projects because you don’t have to drag cords around. What has been your biggest accomplishment while dairy farming? My wife, Kim, and I raised three healthy boys on the farm. Also, we received a quality award from our creamery because our somatic cell count was under 200,000 for the year. What are your plans for your dairy in the next year and ve years? In the next year, the goal is to survive. In the next ve years, we will need to remodel some of our freestalls because they are getting worn out. We are also looking at the possibility of adding room to raise our bull calves to nish them as steers. How do you or your family like to spend time when you are not doing chores? I like to hop in the pickup and drive the countryside to see what’s going on. Otherwise, we like to gather with the neighbors after chores for bonres. We have about six throughout the summer.
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