Ashley Hagenow

Wheyward Spirit: Harnessing the power of whey

Emily Darchuk is bridging the gap between producers and customers in the supply chain through her whey-based spirit product.

September 2, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

“Waste is not waste; it is just a gap in the food system,” according to the Wheyward Spirit website.

Deep Creek Cattle Company - Raising quality Idaho beef direct to consumers

Deep Creek Cattle Company prides itself on offering premium cuts of Idaho beef directly to consumers or delivered straight to their front doors.

August 25, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

“It is another piece of the puzzle for the next generation,” says Pat Wiebe of Deep Creek Cattle Company and Wiebe Farms Inc. in Buhl, Idaho.

Jessica Oliver: Mentoring the next generation for lifelong leadership

Jessica Oliver aims to give dairy youth the same opportunities she enjoyed as a young dairy enthusiast.

August 19, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

For Jessica Oliver, this statement is made at least daily around the farm and anywhere she happens to be close to dairy cattle. As a lifelong member of the dairy community, Jessica is no stranger to hard work and preparing cows for shows across the country.

World Dairy Expo: Time for a change

The 2022 World Dairy Expo has moved to a new six-day event schedule. Questions about why things changed, what the impact is on exhibitors and what this new schedule offers to attendees are addressed.

August 19, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

Are you attending the 2022 World Dairy Expo? This year’s event is a bit different compared to previous years, and the changes are aimed to benefit all those in attendance. Read more below about what these schedule changes mean for you!

World Dairy Expo volunteer Berta Hansen: It's all about the people

As a longtime volunteer for World Dairy Expo, Berta Hansen is looking forward to welcoming back international guests to the event in 2022 through her work as lead interpreter.

August 19, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

For someone with no prior experience in agriculture or the dairy industry, Berta Hansen has certainly found her people through her service as lead interpreter for World Dairy Expo.

Dairy cattle breed associations: Honoring the past while looking to the future

Each of the seven recognized dairy cattle breeds in the U.S. is supported by a breed association through member resources, recordkeeping, classification services, leadership, scholarships and establishing a community for breeders.

August 19, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

Benefits of dairy judging leave lifelong impacts

Industry experts explain why dairy cattle judging is so beneficial for both participating youth and their coaches.

August 19, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

You may have grown up participating in dairy judging, or someone close in your life is currently reaping the benefits of participating in this activity. Hear from coaches and youth participants alike about the benefits of dairy judging and why this “sport” among dairy enthusiasts is so important. Read more at the link below.

Cooling dry cows: Impacts on the cow and calf

July 12, 2022

Ashley Hagenow

While many producers involved in the dairy industry are likely familiar with the production benefits from cooling cows during lactation, less often do we think about cooling dry cows and its long-term impacts on cow performance, health and calves.