As a dairy nutritionist, Brent Van Middendorp of Cornerstone Ag Management does more than tailor a healthy menu for cows.
Brent Van Middendorp checks the status of a rye field at Hilltop Dairy in early June near Elkton, S.D.
Nutritionist Brent Van Middendorp sifts through pressed soybeans, part of the ration at Hilltop Dairy.
Cows eat in a lactation barn at Hilltop Dairy. They are fed one of three rations based on lactation stage.
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Nutritionist Brent Van Middendorp checks progress on a field of rye, used for forage at Hilltop Dairy. Small grains are also used to improve soil health and control weeds on Hilltop's farm ground.
Calf grower Jeremy Even and nutritionist Brent Van Middendorp discuss calf rations. Even raises calves for three area dairies.
A Hilltop Dairy calf peaks its head from a hutch. The young is raised by a calf grower for 75 days.
Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.
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