Barbland and White Eagle Dairy

06/18/2026

🎶 And just like that we’re back to chopping haylage again….

2nd cutting is underway in Fabius…🌱👏🏻
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06/17/2026

🌽 Knee-high by the Fourth of July?

That old saying has been around for generations, and so far, it looks like our corn might just make it! 🌱

Of course, Mother Nature always gets the final say, but we’ll call this one a “to be continued…” and check back in on the Fourth. 🇺🇸😄

Will it be knee-high? Stay tuned!

06/16/2026

Local friends and followers: looking for a very fun challenge that also helps CELEBRATE JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH? Join the .county.farmbureau Madison County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers MadCo Cone Challenge!

June is Dairy Month, and we’re celebrating one of Madison County’s sweetest agricultural traditions with the MadCo Cone Challenge!

Here’s how it works:

🍦Visit participating ice cream stands and dairy destinations throughout Madison County during the month of June.

🍦 Pick up a MadCo Cone Challenge card at any participating location.

🍦 Collect stamps, stickers, initials, or signatures (depending on the location’s instructions).

🍦Visit 10 participating locations and complete your card.

🍦Turn in your completed card at your final stop to be entered for a chance to win a special prize from the Madison County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers.

Not only is this a fun summer adventure, but it’s also a great way to support local businesses, celebrate our dairy farmers, and enjoy some delicious ice cream along the way.

Dairy farming plays a vital role in Madison County’s economy, landscape, and heritage. This June, help us recognize the hardworking farm families who produce the milk that makes our favorite frozen treats possible!

Grab your friends and family, hit the road, and see how many cones you can conquer this Dairy Month!

Pick up your challenge card at any participating location.

Challenge runs throughout the month of June.

Complete 10 stops to be eligible for prizes!

06/15/2026

Showing cows teaches kids that hard work, responsibility, and patience matter long before the ribbons are handed out…

06/13/2026

Last year, these 120 acres were corn. This spring, they got a fresh start as hay ground. After spreading manure to recycle nutrients back into the soil, we plowed the fields and picked plenty of rocks (a never-ending job around here!). 😉

Next, we made one pass with our high-speed disc to level and prepare the seedbed, followed by a cultipacker to firm the soil. We then seeded the field with an air-flow seeder and made another pass with the Brillion cultipacker to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Finally, we rolled the fields with a smooth roller to put the finishing touches on them and create a smooth surface for future hay harvests. 🌱🚜

Establishing a new hay field takes a lot more than simply spreading seed. The extra steps we take now help set these fields up for several years of productive growth. 👊🏻

06/12/2026

🐄 Fun Farm Fact Friday! 🐄

Have you ever wanted to “adopt” a calf… without having to build a pen in your backyard? 😄

The Discover Dairy Adopt a Calf program is a FREE educational experience for classrooms across the country. Throughout the school year, students follow the journey of a real dairy calf and learn all about how she grows, what she eats, and what life is like on a dairy farm.

No feed bills, no early morning chores, and no need to convince Mom and Dad to let you bring a calf home! 😉 Just learning made fun and a way to connect students with agriculture.

Teachers: Enrollment for the upcoming school year is now open! Check out the program and sign up at Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program:

🐮 www.discoverdairy.com/adopt-a-cow⁠

Have you ever participated in the Adopt a Cow program? Let us know in the comments! 👇

06/11/2026

There’s something special about watching the sun go down on a day well spent. 👌🏻

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06/11/2026

Finished up 1st cutting haylage last week! 🙌🏻
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06/10/2026

06/08/2026

🚨 Myth Busting Monday 🚨

❌ Myth: “Those cows are too skinny! You can see the bones on their backs.”

✅ Fact: What many people are noticing are a dairy cow’s pin bones and hip bones, which are naturally more visible than in beef cattle. Dairy cows are built differently and have a much leaner body type. 🐄

A healthy dairy cow should have some definition in these areas. In fact, body condition is something we monitor closely because cows that are too thin or too heavy can have health and reproduction problems. Just like people, every cow has a different frame and body type, but visible pin bones do not automatically mean a cow is underweight.

What some people see as “skinny,” veterinarians, nutritionists and dairy farmers recognize as a normal body shape for a healthy, well-cared-for dairy cow. 🐄🥛