Feeding farm business dreams
It’s a blend of art and science.
A Dairy Cow a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
What would you say today if your doctor told you farming would be good for your health? Well, that’s exactly what prompted Steve and Ken Ihlenfeld’s grandfather to buy a dairy farm in 1955.
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I know the work I do here makes a difference
Wisconsin’s Maple Leaf Dairy works alongside Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant Bennett Crochet to make critical improvements to their nutrition program. It’s allowed the dairy to continue growing to 11,500 cows.
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Another set of eyes really makes the difference
Maple Leaf was one of the first dairies in the country to try HerdFirst™, and they have found success in encouraging calves to start grain early. “This is one of the places I see two-to-three day old calves eating grain.” Jennifer said, “It’s impressive.”
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