Wisconsin State Fair dairy product winners

Team Emmi Roth – Monroe was named the Grand Master Cheesemaker at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction on Thursday, August 7. Roth Grand Cru® Original Wheel was sold for $6,300 to Old World Creamery.  Photo courtesy Wisconsin State Fair The Dairy State’s State Fair wrapped up just outside of Milwaukee…… Continue Reading

Farm transition can be complicated

Farm transition planning can be difficult, depending on what the older generation wants, what the children want, and if the farm business can support their ideal plan, and it gets complicated with tax structure and having machines, land, and animals with different owners.  Will McKinley from Menn Law Firm joins us to point out some…… Continue Reading

Minnesota DNR partnering with farmers to address deer depredation

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with farmers to address deer depredation across the state. Assistant commissioner Bob Meyer says crop and livestock producers often face rising deer populations. “And unfortunately they tend to like soybeans and corn and other things, sometimes more than others. So how do we make sure that producers…… Continue Reading

A better understanding of lactose free milk

With the rise in lactose-free milk and lactose-free dairy products, there is a greater opportunity for those who are lactose intolerant to enjoy dairy products. But Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says there are still some misconceptions about lactose-free products. AUDIO: Healthy Living on lactose-free milk The post A…… Continue Reading

Southeast Minnesota farmer has “really phenomenal” crop coming

Many farmers are looking at excellent corn and soybean yields if the weather cooperates through harvest. Gail Donkers grows corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Faribault in southeast Minnesota. “You know, it’s really kind of scary (because) it’s really phenomenal. When those derecho winds are predicted, my husband and I just looked at each other and…… Continue Reading

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