Having triplets on a dairy farm is not common. Having two sets of them in three months is rare. In spite of the rarity, that is what happened at the Spadgenske family farm this year.
When Kate Spadgenske heard that a cow had had a calf via their family group chat, she checked on the cow and calf. Everything appeared normal and healthy, so she went back to her chores. However, later that day when she came back to check on the cow and take the calf to the calf barn, she saw, not one, not two, but three calves in their close-up pen.
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Triplet calves stand by their dam March 26 at the Spadgenske farm near Menahga, Minnesota. The calves were born March 22.
“There was another cow in the pen, so at rst, I thought it was two sets of twins,” Spadgenske. “Upon further inspection, we gured out that the one cow had triplets.”
“We knew we needed to get some pictures before they leave,” Spadgenske said.
Spadgenske is used to taking pictures and videos at her family’s farm and sharing them on social media as she is in charge of their Facebook page and is a content creator for Dairy Farmers of America.
They were able to determine that the cow had had triplets because the other cow in the pen was bred with Angus semen and therefore, would have a beef calf. This meant all three calves belonged to the one cow. Although the Spadgenske farm is primarily Holstein, the dam of the triplets is a crossbred with Milking Shorthorn and has a red roan color. Spadgenske said another reason they determined they were triplets is that each of the three calves only weighed about 50 pounds on the day they were born.
“Multiple births tend to be harder on the mom. So we were a little concerned about them all. But everyone was up and walking around in no time.”
KATE SPADGENSKE, DAIRY FARMER
“We had no clue she was going to have triplets,” Spadgenske said. “We do not ultrasound or anything, so we weren’t expecting anything out of the ordinary.”
Spadgenske works part-time on her family’s farm owned by her dad, Mark, and his brother, Mike, where they milk 300 cows in a double-13 parallel parlor near Menahga.
In January the Spadgenskes had had another set of triplets born on their farm. But because one was stillborn, the three born March 22 were the rst set of live triplets for the Spadgenske farm.
“Multiple births tend to be harder on the mom,” Spadgenske said. “So we were a little concerned about them all. But everyone was up and walking around in no time.”
As exciting as it was to have a set of triplets — two bull calves and a heifer — all will be shipped with their weekly load of bull calves, since the heifer will likely be a freemartin, Spadgenske said.
“I think it is so great that we get to have this little window to show other people what life on the farm is like,” Spadgenske said.
Aside from working on her family’s farm and creating videos for social media, Spadgenske also works for her local cooperative, Lakes Community Cooperative as a sales representative and calf specialist. The on-farm career position came to Spadgenske as she graduated from college and their custom heifer grower wanted to be done with the business. Spadgenske, who had gone to Ridgewater College for agribusiness, naturally stepped into the role.
“I love being able to work (with) the calves and my family every day,” Spadgenske said.
Spadgenske’s brother, Adam, works full-time on the farm, alongside his dad and uncle. Her brother, Ryan, takes care of feeding the cows, Mike and Mark take care of the crops and cows, and Spadgenske takes care of the calves.
Even though the set of triplets will not be staying at the Spadgenske farm, they will stay in their memory, Spadgenske said.
“Everybody was healthy, so it was a cool thing,” Spadgenske said. “It was really exciting to know we had a set of triplets because that is not very common.”
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Kate Spadgenske stands in the calf barn at her family’s farm near Menhga, Minnesota. The Spadgenskes milk 300 cows.
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A barn full of memories
Within this feature the Dairy Star catches up to retired farmers and talk about the highlights and struggles they had when dairy farming.
The feature includes how each individual farm changed throughout the farmer’s career and what each has been doing since they hung the milkers up.
Victor and Florence Middendorf Melrose, Minnesota
What year did you start farming and what year did you retire? We started milking cows in 1961. We sold the cows in 1996 but continued to farm our land for a couple more years. In 2012 we ended up moving into town. We had an auction selling a majority of our stuff and the farm site.
Tell us about your farm when you started and describe what it looked like when you retired, including the number of cows you milked when you retired. We had to build every building on the farm. We built a new barn in 1968, which was a 36-stall tiestall barn and added onto it in 1979. We had 19 cows when we moved to St. Rosa. We had about 44 cows when we sold all the cows. They were all Red & White Holsteins except six of them. By the time we got done farming, we had 200 acres of land.
What were some of the big advancements you made during your career? After we got into the new barn, we got a bulk tank in 1969. A little bit later we got a pipeline in the barn.
What did you love about milking cows? It’s peaceful. Milking cows was a rest from all the work we did during the day. When we went into the barn it was nice. Florence would milk one side of the barn and I would milk the other side.
What was the highlight of your dairy career? We made a lot of improvements on that place.
What is the biggest challenge you faced in your career and how did you overcome it? The drought of ’88 was tough. Our second crop was bad and we got about 2.5 doors in the silo off of 40 acres of corn. Luckily, we had another silo and that was pretty much full of silage so we had enough silage to feed our cows.
If there is one thing you wish you could have done differently during your farming career, what would it be? Why? We had to do it the way we did it. It would have been nice to get a skid loader earlier than we did. The feed cart was also nice and was a labor saver.
We are sourcing experts nd those hard to nd items including:
• Electric motors
• Fan parts (blades, bearings, belts and pulleys)
• Gearboxes
• Submersible pumps
• PPE - hoof trimming and maintenance
• Camlock fittings
• Hose & Tubing
• Push to connect fittings
• Air compressors
• Waterer parts
• Parlor items
What piece of equipment or technology has been introduced that you wish you had for your dairy career? A milking parlor would have helped a lot. Milking in the tie stalls affected our bodies and we can really feel it now that we are older.
What advice would you give to a young farmer today? They can’t start small like we did. We didn’t even have drinking cups in the barn the rst winter. We had to let them out to the water trough to drink.
What do you miss most about dairy farming? The day the cows were sold was hard. They were mooing on the trailer and it was tough to see them go.
What is your tie to the dairy industry today? We just like ice cream and butter. We use a lot of cheese and milk.
Was retiring an easy or hard decision/transition? Selling the cows was tough. We liked it on the farm better than living in town. It was a lot of work, but it was nice. Faming is in your blood and that never leaves.
What have you been doing since you retired? Since we sold the cows, we continued to farm our land. I also helped the neighbors with their farm work — making hay, chopping corn or driving the combine. When we moved into town in 2012, I kept going out to their farms to help up until about two years ago. I still go to St. Rosa to play cards with some friends.
Spencer
196 members Spencer, Wisconsin Marathon County
Tell us about your chapter. Spencer FFA was founded in 1950 in the rural community of Spencer. The surrounding area consists of many dairy farms and cheese production plants, which has helped to fuel our program. Over the years, Spencer FFA has grown and been a very successful chapter and agricultural education program. The Spencer FFA is currently advised by agriscience teacher Samuel Schmitt.
How does your chapter volunteer in the community throughout the year? Our chapter volunteers in many different ways. Project Merry Christmas is our most popular event and consists of a busload of members traveling throughout the Spencer community, going door-to-door and singing Christmas songs while delivering gift baskets. Other volunteer activities include a youth Easter egg hunt, serving food at a community church, helping out at a farm toy show, volunteering for the Spencer PTA and helping out whenever someone gives us a call.
What fundraisers does your chapter do throughout the year? Which is the most successful? Spencer FFA fundraisers consist of our fall FFA fruit and nut sale, high school football concessions and a spring strawberry sale. Our fall fruit and nut fundraiser is our most successful fundraiser, largely because of our amazing community. Members of the Spencer community love to support us and do so in a big way with our fruit and nut sale. Spencer FFA members also do a tremendous job of reaching out to as many people as they can. Our top sellers take this very seriously and always work hard to be in our top ve sellers list.
What are the biggest events of the year? Describe. Our big events include our Spencer FFA banquet, Spencer FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast, Day on the Farm and a couple other fun events. Day on the Farm is a very popular event, in which our FFA members teach third and fourth graders about farm safety and where our food comes from. This is a group effort and is always a success thanks to our hard working members. Spencer third and fourth graders also enjoy the day and get some early exposure to FFA and agriculture.
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Members of the Spencer FFA Chapter — Caitlin Clark (from le ), Hailey Rucker, Teddy Meyer, Jakob Soback, adviser Sam Schmi , Theresa Knecht, Emma Sandley, Kaitlin Radue, Dani Soback, Addison Knecht, Tala Bowman and Jaylyn Strey — prepare to serve guests at the Spencer FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast Sept. 8, 2024, at Marshland Dairy LLC in Spencer, Wisconsin. The chapter has 196 members.
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What is unique about your chapter? Our chapter is unique because we have members of all rank and age step up to help out. Young members do a tremendous job to get their foot in the door and help out with anything they can. Spencer FFA ofcers do a really good job of encouraging young members to get involved and leave their ngerprint on our doings.
When was your chapter founded and how has it evolved? The Spencer FFA Chapter was founded in 1950, and we are celebrating our 75th anniversary as a chapter this year. Over the years, our chapter has evolved in many positive ways. We have always had a very strong alumni base and a lot of community support. This helps to ensure continuity. We also are very thankful to have had Mark L. Zimmerman as our FFA advisor for over 30 years. Mr. Zimmerman built this program into what it is today and positively impacted hundreds of students over the years. Mr. Zimmerman’s memory will live on, and his work will impact our chapter for many years to come.
Tell us about your farm and family. Our family farm is home to 16 retired dairy cows, six nonmilking goats, 43 chickens, three alpacas, a horse, six dogs and an abundance of cats. We are a small dairy farm located just north of Spencer, surrounded by many other farms. The farm was founded in 1955 by Walter Neuman, who later sold it to his son, Dale. The property was then passed down to my great-grandparents, Guy and Marcella Weidman. From there, it was handed down through generations. My grandfather, Roger, began working on the farm at 5 years old. His mom quite literally went into labor in the barn, so he was practically born in the barn. He would wake up at the crack of dawn to do chores before heading off to school. Between 1998 and 2000, the farm reached its peak, with my great-grandparents milking about 90 head.
Kaitlin Radue
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In 2006, my grandparents, Jill and Roger, bought the farm. It was passed down to their daughters and now their grandchildren. I began milking cows at the age of 8, learning the skills necessary to help out when needed. As my grandpa started working more on an area farm and was away for nightly chores, I would help my grandma every evening. I loved gaining more independence and learning about farming as I grew older. Over the years, we started getting more pets and building the farm.
My grandparents milked cows and managed the farm every day until February 2025. With the cows aging and milk production declining, along with my grandpa working elsewhere, we made the decision to stop milking and let the cows dry up. Now, they’re our big, uffy pets, receiving more love and care than ever before.
Why did you join FFA? I joined FFA because I looked up to the ofcers when I was younger and dreamed of wearing the blue jacket with my name on it. It was never just about the jacket—it was about bringing my ideas to a team, working together in a group and embracing a leadership role. My passion for agriculture has been strong from a young age. Through my time as an FFA ofcer and member, I’ve gained lots of knowledge and experience. I am excited to share that passion with others, teach youth and answer the question, “What is
FFA?” while showcasing my skills.
What is your role in the chapter? My role is to post and make content on the social media pages for the Spencer FFA Chapter as well as help design and create posters for events. Outside the ofcer position, I encourage others to be uplifting and positive and to get involved.
What FFA contests do you compete in? I have not yet competed in contests, but I have been to a few conventions and expos, along with experiencing some Career and Leadership Development Events others have shared.
What do you look forward to most in the upcoming FFA year? I look forward to the future eld trips, the summer camps, conventions and, most importantly, the fundraisers.
How has FFA shaped you as a person? FFA has played a signicant role in shaping who I am today by strengthening my leadership and communication skills, especially when speaking in front of large audiences. It has also allowed me to form connections with people I would not have interacted with otherwise, both within and outside of school. Beyond the classroom, FFA has provided valuable opportunities with individuals from other schools, helping me become more outgoing and condent in various settings.
What are your duties on the farm? My duties are to help my grandparents when needed during chore time and take care of the other animals after school.
What are your future plans? My future plans are to attend Mid-State Technical college or Northcentral Technical College and study in a culinary program.
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Jaela Krause (from le�), Hailey Rucker, Wisconsin State FFA Officer Luke Schraufnagel, Teddy Meyer, Emma Nieman and Madden Prybylski hold up T-shirts during a chapter visit from Schraufnagel in September 2024 in Spencer, Wisconsin. The Spencer FFA Chapter is celebra�ng their 75th year as a chapter.
When do you do chores? I help with chores at night and in the morning.
What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite is taking care of the animals, and I don’t have a least favorite. I really like working on the farm.
What project do you enjoy helping your parents with on the farm? I like planting owers with my mom. They’re so pretty.
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Tell us a fun memory you have of living on the farm. My favorite memory is when Miracle was born. Miracle is the daughter of my show heifer, Madness. Miracle was born three weeks early and had to drink from a goat bottle to start. She even lived with us in the house for a while. She was much smaller than a regular calf. She was just 15 pounds when she was born.
What is your favorite animal on your farm? Rose, our dog, is my favorite animal on the farm. I have raised her since she was a puppy at our house.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a nurse and farmer.
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The Jones family — Emery (front, from le ) and Lane; (back, from le ) Anne holding Kauy, and Evan holding Cash — gathers at their farm near Ridgeway, Wisconsin. The Jones family milks 40 registered Jerseys.
If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. It would look almost exactly like the farm I am growing up on, but with one addition: We’d have a horse barn.
What is your favorite game to play on the farm? I like to play basketball on the farm. We have a hoop outside the barn where I like to shoot hoops with my cousins.
What is your favorite meal that your mom or dad makes? I really like it when my mom makes mashed potatoes with chicken and gravy.
What is your favorite thing to do off the farm with your family? I really like when we go on trips and get to stay in hotels.
When do you do chores? I help with morning chores.
What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite chore is scraping the barn driveway. My least favorite is scraping behind the cows in the barn.
What project do you enjoy helping your parents with on the farm? I like when I get to spread manure with Dad.
Tell us a fun memory you have of living on the farm. This past New Year’s Eve, my cousin, Blake, came over, and
we played pickleball during chores. It was awesome.
What is your favorite animal on your farm? My favorite animals on the farm are the cows. They’re always so nice to us.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a police ofcer when I grow up.
If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. There would be silos with a barn right next to them. We’d also have a house by the road.
What is your favorite game to play on the farm? I like it when we play baseball. Our yard is big enough, so we play games right there.
What is your favorite meal that your mom or dad makes? I love it when we have tacos.
What is your favorite thing to do off the farm with your family? My favorite off-farm activity is when we go to the Crawdaddy Hotel. When we go there, we get to go swimming.
When do you do chores? Nighttime. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite is collecting the chicken eggs. My least favorite chore is anything with the bully cow in the barn.
What project do you enjoy helping your parents with on the farm? Collecting the chicken eggs.
Tell us a fun memory you have of living on the farm. Chore time with Dad.
What is your favorite animal on your farm? The cow who gave birth to the calf I like, Homecoming.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A chicken farmer.
If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. A big chicken coop with cows and a big tractor.
What is your favorite game to play on the farm? Hide and seek.
What is your favorite meal that your mom or dad makes? Chicken nuggets with mac and cheese.
What is your favorite thing to do off the farm with your family? Swimming. Con nued
Dana & Rosella Eby
Saturday, April 19, 2025 ~ 9:30 AM
Location: N687 Cty. Rd. N, Neshkoro, WI 54960
Farm Equipment Sell out: Dana & Rosella Eby have made the choice to downsize their farming operation and sell off a line of farm equipment. Therefore,they are presenting a clean line of good used farm machinery. Also included in the line are consigned pieces from various friends and neighbors, sothere will be something for everyone to take along home with you. Please come and bring your family along to enjoy the day with us. There will not be many small items to start theday off, so come early and have coffee and “ fresh fried donuts” here.
Directions: One hour SE of Wausau and 45 min. straight west of Oshkosh. Just 3 miles south of Hwy 21 between Wautoma and Redgranite. From the West:bring
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A 1 set of tires & rims to fit a Bobcat skidloader, 12/16.5
B 1 set of tires & rims to fit a Bobcat skidloader, 12/16.5
#1 3 pt round bale unroller, hyd. cylinder to open and close, little use
#2 Yetter rotary hoe, model 3415, 15ft. little use, in great shape
#3 Kiser Nurse Tank, set up to pump in and pump out; 600 gallon; Vanguard 6.5 horse motor
#4 Brillion 3 pt 5-shank ripper
#5 Brillion 3 pt 5-shank ripper with flares
#6 Hardi Sprayer – 60’ Hyd. fold booms; 1,000 gallon; Foam markers; Hand rinse tank; 3-section boom shut-off; Control box; tri-tip nozzles w/ new red nozzles used one season
#15 Parker 300 bu. Gravity Wagon, large flotation tires
#16 EZ Trail 3400 Gravity Wagon, 400 bu. 15-ton gear-one-owner; very few loads; in great condition
#17 Killbros Gravity Wagon, 500 bu., 15 ton gear, good condition #18 8’ x 16’ Bale Wagon, new floor
#19 Pequea 9 x 18’ Bale Wagon, new tires
#20 Krone Tedder, 5.52/4x7+, Great Condition #21 2019 Krone TC 760 Twin Rotor Rake, one-owner, center delivery, light use, great condition #22 1411 New Holland Discbine, 11ft, transport lights, several new shields and corner curtains, Clean machine #23 Hesston 4755 Square Baler, less than 35,000 bales; 3x3, went through the shop 100% field-ready; acid applicator; last-bale eject; loaded with twine, super-sharp for its age #24 Gehl 6640E Skidloader, approx. 2,700 hours; turbo, enclosed cab, 2-speed, Perkins engine, quick-attach; 60% rubber, heavy rear counterweight #24-A Case 60XT skidloader, 4800 hrs. , comes with a 72” bucket
#24-B Skidloader rock bucket, 78” #25 International 784 Loader Tractor, open station,2wd., unknown hrs., 2 remotes, 540/1000 P.T.O., Westendorf TA26 loader, w/ quick attach bucket and bale spear bucket included.
#26 6520 John Deere Cab Tractor, 4-wheel drive; 24-speed power shift with left-hand reverser; 7200 hours; 540/540E/1000 P.T.O. options, LED light package; front fenders; dual mirrors; front suspension; 520/70/R38 rear tires at 70% tread; 420/85/R24 front tires at 40% tread; very clean tractor with buddy seat
#28 JD 5603, Cab, 4wd, 4325 hrs. 12 speed trans. w/ left hand reverser, comes w/ a 542 loader and a bucket and pallet forks. All one unit ready to work.
#28-A 1 set of tractor rims & tires
#28-B 1 set of tractor rims & tires
#29 Case IH Magnum 315, 2012yr. 3290 hrs. full auto steer w/ 700 pro monitor and 372 receiver, full luxury cab w/ buddy seat, powershift trans., 4 CVS remotes, front weights, duals wheels front and back, 3 pt. quick hitch. Very Sharp Tractor.
#30 JD 8520T, 12,115 hrs. 16 speed power shift trans., 3000 Starfire Receiver, 18in. row crop tracks, full set of front weights
#30-A JD 8520T, 8,030 hrs. 16 speed Power shift trans., 18in row crop tracks at 75% tread, full front weights and very clean, Tillage Time!!
#31 2002 9650 STS John Deere Combine; 5,095/3140 hours; Contour Master; yield monitor; 20.8/42 duals on front; 18.4/30 rear tires; new tires and rims 4 seasons ago; fixed-speed feeder house for running a chopping corn head; 26’ unload auger with 60Series auger end, Maure folding bin extensions, gone thru and updated many internal parts.
#32 JD 2021 RD30F Draper Head, 30ft. flip over reel, One owner, Hydro -Flex, Light kit on side panels and snout points, spare sickle, only 1500 acres on head, immaculate condition.
#34 2011 JD 635F Platform Head, hydra-flex, 35ft., poly and stainless steel floor in excellent condition; stubble lights; comes with CWS Air bar; new gear box on wind system 2 seasons ago; 100% field-ready
#35 2006 JD 635F Platform Head, hydra -flex, 35ft., rebuilt cutter bar with new backbone; stainless steel flooring in excellent condition; sat in shed unused for 5 years #35-A 2020 EZ Trail header cart, 1084 AWS model, 38’ ,All Wheel Steer, near new condition
#36 Unverferth HT30, 35’ Header Cart
#37 2014 JD608C Stalkmaster Corn Head, 8-row, single-point hook-up, hydraulic deck plates, nearly new gathering chains with kernel brushes, stalk choppers have individual row shut-off, header height sensors, in excellent condition; field-ready #38 JD 843 Corn Head, 8 row, poly snouts; set up for Contour Master; clean, 100% field ready #39 JD 853 All-Crop Head, used for sunflowers, older tin head, but solid and runs well
#40 JD Header Cart, older JD running gear
#41 880 Brent Grain Cart, 17” unload auger; 1,000 PTO, hyd.-spout, roll tarp, very good condition
#42 2008 Wilson Ag Hopper, 66”x 41’, electric tarp w/ remote, Aluminum wheels, sharp trailer for age, clean title.
#43 2002 White Keening Hopper Trailer, 66”x40’, steel trailer, spring suspension, newer tarp, new pin and plate on 5th wheel, clean title
#44 1994 Reitnour Trailer, 48’ flat deck,2 aluminum side tool boxes New brakes and drums and one new air tank, trailer was gone over and serviced, and 100% road ready. Clean title
#45 1997 385 Peterbuilt Semi Tractor, Day cab, 808,700 miles w/ a rebuild at 700K, C10 Cat engine w/ 425 hp., Jake Brake, Cruise, Good rubber all around, solid truck, ready to go. Clean title
#46 2012 Freightliner Cascadia Semi Tractor, Day cab, 758,740 miles, 60 Series Detroit engine, deleted, 10 sp. Eaton Fuller trans., jake brake, cruise, rear diff. lock. Clean title
#46-A 1998 379 Peterbuilt Semi tractor, 60” sleeper w/ American Classic interior, 60 Series Detroit engine,13 sp. trans. 1,550,000 miles w/ only 15,000 miles on a brand new Detroit engine, 8” dual exhaust new when engine was replaced. Clean title
#47 2001 International 9100 Truck, 805,000 miles, 60 series Detroit engine, 10 sp. Eaton, Air ride seat, floater tires on front for flotation in the field, Electrical issue in dash for several years, 24’ flat bed w/ pintle hitch hook -up, Runs and drives good, make an excellent farm truck. Clean title
#48 2015 PJ flat trailer, bought new and pulled behind this truck hauling hay, tandem, duals w/ 15K axles, electric brakes, beaver tail w/ 3 ramps. Rusty on edges but solid frame. Clean title
#49 2000 Chevy 2500, 5.3 Vortec engine, damaged bed and gas tank strap broke, runs and drive good, 4x4 not working. Clean title
#50 2006 Pace American Enclosed Trailer, Gooseneck hitch w/ airbag shock absorbing hitch, 8’ x36’, tandem 8,000lb. axles, Ramp door in back 88”w x 80” h, 48” side door, 220RV aux. plug in w/ interior lighting and receptacles throughout the trailer, Multiple in floor cargo holds. Clean title
#50-A 2004 Wildwood 5th wheel camper, tandem axle, 28ft., slide out on one side, AC, electric/propane fridge, new power converter, queen be in master bedroom, hide-a-bed couch, very spacious, stereo system, new awning on side, ready for camping season, clean title
#50-B Salem 5th wheel camper, 1 pop-out, clean title
#51 2021 Bauer ProRain F40 Irrigation Traveling Reel and Gun 255 hrs. on machine, EcoStar 4300 computer controller with aux. solar panel and back up battery, 3.84” x 1200’ hard hose, hyd. rams for anchor arms, cart lift for gun stand, sharp unit!
#52 White 271 disc, 20ft.. newer hyd. cylinder, older used solid machine
#53 JD 722 soil finisher, 22’ w/ fold-up wings, newer harrow shovels, 5 tine bar drag on back, hitch and hyd. remotes at back for pulling packers.
#54 Great Plains turbo-till, model 2400TT, ind. spring suspension disc at 50% wear, nearly new rolling tines, rolling baskets on rear, lights and dual wheels.
#55 Brillion X-fold Packer, 20ft., crowfoot packer wheels, good bearings, several broken packer wheels, older but solid machine
#56 Rainflow Water Wheel Transplanter, model 1400, 150 gal. water tank, comes with assorted water wheels
#57 2016 Freightliner straight truck, 6.7 Cummins engine, 30 ft frame, 374,000 miles, new brakes & drums, new battery, very good condition, clean title
#58 1989 Int. Dump Truck, single axle, clean title
#59 JD 3940 forage harvester, come with a 2 row 38” wide head and a 5ft. hay head, older but in excellent shape
#60 Badger Blower, 540 pto, comes with several galvanized blower pipes and a gooseneck for filling silo.
#60-A Haybuster H1000 hay grinder
#61 -#70 10 lots of hay in 10-15 bale lots, All hay is tested, some in the 140 – 160 RFV. And some in the 100 – 120 RFV.
#71 -#72 2 lots of clean Wheat Straw in 10 bale lots, 3x4 bales
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Farmers looking to sharpen their business skills and set their farms up for success will not want to miss the New Farmer U Spring Workshop, taking place April 12, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and April 13, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the newly built Market on the River—the new headquarters of the Wisconsin Farmers Union (128 W River St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729).
This intensive two-day training is designed to provide beginning farmers with practical nancial, marketing, and business management skills to help their operations thrive. Speakers will offer guidance on marketing farm products, mental health resources for farmers and legal support. Whether farmers are just starting out or looking to rene their business approach, Marbleseed’s New Farmer U provides actionable knowledge to help them succeed.
Badger Crop Connect is a free, twice-monthly webinar series during the growing season that connects Wisconsin farmers and ag professionals directly to research, resources, and strategies from UW–Madison to optimize crop yield, quality, and protability on farms this year. Join industry experts, UW–Madison researchers, and Extension specialists and educators every second and fourth Thursday from April to October at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom for discussions on timely topics selected by educators based throughout Wisconsin.
This webinar is of interest to farmers, crop advisors, agronomists, and more. A wide range of topics will be addressed throughout the season. Regional and statewide Extension educators and specialists inform programming with what they’re seeing on real Wisconsin farms and within research.
Each webinar begins with an update from the Wisconsin State Climatology Ofce and continues by providing relevant crop and soil updates, agronomic considerations related to weather and climate, research-backed resources, and more to ensure farmers are as up-to-date as possible about the multitude of factors affecting their crop season.
To register, sign up for email updates, and watch recorded webinar content, go to the University of Wisconsin’s website.
Join fellow farmers and military veterans for the 2025 AgrAbility of Wisconsin Summit, April 15, at Marsheld Clinic Research Institute, Marsheld, WI.
The one-day program, hosted by AgrAbility of Wisconsin and the National Farm Medicine Center, will enable participants to network and learn about resources available through AgrAbility and other Wisconsin programs. “We are excited to host our annual Summit again this year,” said Brian Luck, director of AgrAbility of Wisconsin. “The speakers and presentations will be very informational and helpful to farmers with and without disabilities.”
The Summit will run from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. A farmer/veteran networking breakfast will precede the Summit 8:30-9:30 a.m., sponsored by the Farmer Veteran Coalition.
The ISU Extension and Outreach Ofce of Dubuque County will be hosting their fth annual Master Conservationist Program. This seven-class program highlights natural resources in Dubuque County and the efforts being done to conserve them. Topics include soils, forests, prairies and streams. Program dates are 6 p.m. Tuesdays, April 22 to June 3. Classes last from 1–3 hours each. Meeting locations rotate around Dubuque County
and will take place outdoors. Some meetings will require walking over and through rough terrain. Deadline to signup is noon, April 21. For more information and registration, please call Dubuque County Extension Ofce at (563) 583-6496.
The virtual Spring into Action Seminar is being hosted by the Holstein Foundation on April 22 at 8 p.m. The hourlong session titled, Looking at Dairy Differently: Exploring Consumers & Careers, is sponsored by Dairy Management Inc.
The seminar will highlight career paths in the dairy industry. Youth will learn about how Lamont Frazier’s career, which includes work with brands like Gatorade, McDonald’s, Coke, Marriott and Boeing, led him to his current role at DMI. Frazier will also share his background from a college athlete to jobs including interactions with the NBA and NFL.
Information from the Spring into Action Seminar will also be incorporated into the Holstein Foundation’s Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy contests in 2025. All youth with an interest in agriculture, Junior Holstein Association members, coaches, parents and advisors are encouraged to attend the seminar.
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team monthly webinar series continues on April 23, from noon to 1 p.m. This program will be presented by Dr. Adam Krull and Dr. Luiz Ferraretto discussing dairy rations without BMR corn silage.
Producers, dairy consultants and industry reps are encouraged to attend the free webinar by registering at least one hour before the webinar.
For more information contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist in your area: in Northwest Iowa, Fred M. Hall, 712-737-4230 or fredhall@ iastate.edu; in Northeast Iowa, Jennifer Bentley, 563-382-2949 or jbentley@iastate.edu; in East Central Iowa, Larry Tranel, 563-583-6496 or tranel@iastate.edu.
The 26th Annual Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular, set to take place May 2-3 at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Viroqua, WI. This prestigious event gathers registered Jersey cattle from across the Midwest, providing breeders an opportunity to showcase their nest cattle and compete for top honors.
The event kicks off on May 2, at 3 p.m. with the Showmanship competition. On Saturday, May 3, the cattle show will begin at 9 a.m. with winter heifers, followed by milking classes at 12:30 p.m. Renowned judge Trent Kilgus will oversee the show, ensuring a competitive and exciting experience for all participants. Entry forms are now available for interested exhibitors.
The Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular consistently draws cattle and attendees from Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and beyond, with up to 500 attendees in previous years.
Mark your calendars and register soon for the 2025 Precision Dairy Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, MN June 17-18 as space is limited. Please check the conference website for more information and to register: www. precisiondairy.org. This dairy technology focused conference is a ‘boots-on-theground’ event that brings together dairy producers, consultants, technology companies and academics in a ‘neutral’ space where multiple technologies are represented. Lively discussions and networking on real-life experiences with on-farm dairy technology!
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CUSTOM CALF/HEIFER RAISING, $2.25/ per day, near Antigo, WI. Please call Terry 715-6270414. 3-3-F
BROWN SWISS BULLS, home raised, registered, genomic tested, A2A2 tested, delivery available. Call 563-419-2137 or visit www.hilltopacresfarmcalmaria. com 24-TFN-F
REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS, 18-month-old, DNA tested w/registration papers, semen tested, breeding soundness exam performed. Call Rick 651-795-8235, Swanville, MN. 4-1-B
REPLACEMENTS, registered, CL & CAE free herd, good genetics for showing and milk production, located in South-Central WI. Call 608-295-9390 for more info. 4-4-F
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BREEDING BULLS, 40 yrs. AI breeding, Sauk Centre, MN. Call 320-761-2526 or 320-293-5607. 6-TFN-F
REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, exc. type and production. Call Scott Rickeman 320-552-0284. 16-TFN-F
GUERNSEY SPRINGERS, reg. Brown Swiss cows & breeding age registered bulls, Brown Swiss bulls, Guernsey w/high type & production. Call 563590-5369. 11-TFN-F
CUSTOM HEIFER RAISER has openings to raise your heifers. We offer freestall facilities, all TMR fed, $2.50/day from weaned to pre-fresh. Call Ben for more details 715495-0481. 17-TFN-B
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REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-690-6393. TFN-F
Real Estate
LOOKING FOR HELP MILKING COWS, south of Freeport, MN, experience preferred. Call 320493-5310. 12-TFN-F FAMILY LOOKING FOR A DAIRY FARM. Call 320-360-6589. 4-1-F
HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, serviceable age, north of Rochester, MN, delivery avail. Call 507-7325930. 4-1-F
John Deere 469 Baler, Belts are good, Pickup is tight, 14,148 bales.........$25,000
John Deere 568 Baler, Great condition, ready to go .......................................Call
John Deere 560M, Excellent condition, 7,152 bales ........................................Call Frontier WR0012 wheel rake. Barely used and looks brand new, has center kicker wheel ...........................................................................$7,500
Vermeer R23A Hydraulic basket rake, Good Condition ..............................$7,000 Vermeer M7040 Disc Mower, Cutterbar has been serviced, Ready to go ...$6,500
9ft 3pt Sickle Mower, Excellent condition, Extra sickle bar included ..........................................................................$6,500
DAIRY GOAT DOES, out of Hostetler breeding; also breeding bucks available. Call 319-350-5819. 24-TFN-F
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN & BROWN SWISS HEIFERS, springers to wet calves, top pedigrees. Call 262-224-6838. 4-2-F
HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, closed herd, Johnes & Leukosis test negative, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Call 507-920-5859. 7-TFN-B
BROWN SWISS BULLS, 1-2 years old, AI sired; also 20’ Goliath Harvestore silo unloader. Call 651-3809530. 10-TFN-F-1st
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HOLSTEIN BULLS, from great type and production families. Raised on outside lots, good vigor, Glencoe, MN. Call 320-864-6555. 2-TFN-F
(28) HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, bred to Angus, due after 4/1/25. Selling as a group. Calls only 608-8974629. 1-TFN-F
A.I. SEMEN, including Advent, Durham, Blackstar, Redburst; also embryos from Talent, Goldchip, Lightning. Call 507-2767422. 1-5-F
SPRINGING HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, due April-July; Shortbreds due April-Dec; Calves from 2-8 mos. of age. Call 612-202-7944, Norwood, MN. 2-TFN-F
Livestock - WANTED
COMPLETE HERDS OF DAIRY CATTLE; also buying all classes of livestock, including cull cows, steers, hfrs. and calves. Call 715-216-1897. 7-TFN-B
DAIRY HEIFERS, 200600 lb. I have milked for 40 years; small number, ve or more, ne. Call 507-530-6924. 23-TFN-F
WE HAVE BUYERS for tiestall and freestall dairy herds of all qualities and quantities. Also herds for sale at all times. Call 715721-0079. 2-TFN-B
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ESTATE AUCTION
Spli ng Stands (JD Le er Mdls.), and more! Watch for addi onal lis ngs & updates for this very clean Estate Auc on.
ALL CLASSES OF SPRINGER DAIRY COWS. No jockeys. Call 320-760-6050. 20-TFN-F
WANTING TO BUY SLOW & LAME CATTLE, lump jaws and bad eyes and all blemished cattle, $200-$600; also, good cull cows and bulls, $600$1,200. Call 612-860-8774 or 651-480-1900. 4-TFNB
SMALL SQUARE BALES, hay & wheat straw, also butcher hogs. Call 608983-2882. 22-TFN-F
CERTIFIED ORGANIC GRASS HAY, small squares, no rain, no dust, $3/ea. Can deliver. Call 320-630-7559. 1-TFN-F
PREMIUM QUALITY FEED-GRADE WHEAT STRAW, 120-251 RFV ALFALFA & GRASS HAY, consistent year round supply, put up dry and stored in shed. Email redriverforagesales@gmail. com or call/text Rob 1-204209-1066. 2-8-B
ALFALFA BALEAGE, 1st crop. Call 507-9645561, if no answer, leave a message. 4-3-F.
HIGH-QUALITY FORAGES: corn silage (conventional and BMR), alfalfa haylage, fescue grass silage, Triticale silage and oatlage. Forages can be delivered and made into TMR. Call 920-371-7737. 22-20-B
SMALL SQUARE BALES, wheat straw & hay. Call 608-983-2882. 1-TFN-F
J&D FLAT BARN CHAIN, CCW, 16”, 170’, BN580 unit, 4 yrs. old. Call 715-823-4501. 4-1-F
(3) MALE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, merle/tri, tails/dew claws removed, will have shots & wormer, born March 26th, $50 ea. Call 507-259-5173. 6-TFN-F
VALMETAL BEDDING CHOPPER for small sq. bales, asking $1,850. Call John 320-293-1432. 4-2-F
(4) AIC FREEDOM DETACHERS; (4) Classic 300E milking claws, also 10HP vaccum pump, Patz barn cleaner. Call 320-2497970. 23-TFN-F
‘15 NH BR460 ROUND BALER, roto-cut, 202324 service records avail., 6’ wide hyd. pick-up, 21.5 L x 16.1 tires, endless belts, drop pan, net wrap, in-cab density control, 540 PTO, eld ready, always shedded. Call 651-345-3164 or 507-421-4937. 4-2-VM
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Reedsville Machinery Sale
Friday, May 2nd at 10 a.m.
Consignments accepted the last week of April through May 1st at 4pm. Questions contact: Andy 608-434-4019 or John at 608-393-4371.
Wisconsin Dairyland
10:15 am: Announcements • 10:30 am: Fun auction 11:00 am: Live cattle Clark County Fairgrounds, Neillsville, WI
FRIDAY EVENING: Cattle Viewing and member meeting with meal Watch our Facebook page for sale updates!!
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GE 7 ½ HP MOTOR Call 320-845-4690. 4-4-F
‘17 BOBCAT S590, 745 hrs., A1 cond.; JD 6400, 2WD, C/H/A, 6150 hrs., great equipment from a retiring farmer. Call 715206-0491. 2-TFN-F
3 BOTTOM 16” ROLLOVER CASE PLOW, Call 563-580-8585. 23-TFN-F
