ST. PAUL -- Sand bedding is very popular with many dairy producers - until it comes to handling sand-laden manure. Sand is very comfortable for cows to lie on in well designed and managed freestalls.
Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend an upcoming Farmer Series Session from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Elkhart County Extension Office, 17746 CR 34, Goshen.
OWATONNA — Steele County dairy farmer Dale Spindler wanted to get away from hauling manure every day, and he wanted to do his part to protect nearby Rice Lake. He approached the county feedlot officer ...