BouMatic future vision shared with dealers
05/17/13 - Industry News
The future vision of BouMatic, the only US end-to-end manufacturer of dairy equipment, is being shared at 11 regional and international meetings held around the globe. The meetings kicked off in Syracuse, NY, April 8-10, followed by a
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Novus International launches new global corporate website
05/17/13 - Industry News
New Site is a Key Element of a Brand Evolution that Better Serves Customers and Global Stakeholders
Novus announces the launch of its new global corporate website – www.novusint.com. The new website was designed with our customers
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Genex announces dairy reproduction award winners
05/17/13 - Industry News
Genex Cooperative, Inc. has recognized dairy herds and heifer raisers from across the United States for outstanding reproductive performance. The awards were bestowed as part of the cooperative’s second annual Excellence in Reproduction
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Butter industry annual meeting draws record crowd
05/17/13 - Industry News
The 15th Joint Annual Conference of the American Butter Institute (ABI) and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) was held April 28-30, 2013 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. This year’s meeting drew over 850 industry executives,
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New skid steer adapter for John Deere tractors/loaders
05/17/13 - Industry News
A new John Deere loader to skid steer adapter from Worksaver, Inc. allows skid steer type attachments to be used on tractors equipped with John Deere models 48/58 loaders with buckets retained by 1 1/4” pins. This new adapter increases
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California Dairy Leaders Class XII selected
05/17/13 - Industry News
A new year for Western United Dairymen’s highly regarded California Dairy Leaders program is underway with the selection recently of the members of Class XII. This year’s group includes five women and one man. This will be the twelfth
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Bobcat Company breaks ground on $20 million expansion
05/17/13 - Industry News
Bobcat Company has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D. When complete, the Acceleration Center will be a modern complex for advancing innovation where professionals
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DCHA announces plans to refocus its strategic industry role
05/17/13 - Industry News
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announces its recent decision to strategically refocus the association’s priorities and industry role as the industry’s primary source of information and leadership, management development and
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Balchem welcomes Dr. Dave Prentice
05/17/13 - Industry News
Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC), the global leader in choline chloride and precision release nutrient technologies, recently named Dave Prentice, DVM, MS, to the Technical Services Team. Dr. Prentice will support the Balchem sales team in the
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Dr. Trevor Tomkins receives AFIA Distinguished Service Award
05/17/13 - Industry News
The American Feed Industry Association has named Trevor Tompkins, Ph.D., recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Service Award for his life-long contributions to the feed industry and to AFIA. He was honored May 14, 2013, at the Board of Directors
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Dairy supply chain launches Guide for Sustainability Reporting
05/17/13 - Industry News
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® releases Guide for dairy companies and farms to measure and report on sustainability, publishes 2012 Sustainability Report
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® — established under the leadership of
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Lucta invests in dairy research with unique partnership
05/17/13 - Industry News
Barcelona, Spain — Lucta has entered into a long-term dairy research agreement with Blanca from the Pyrenees (Blanca) in Spain. With a history of extensive swine research, this new relationship demonstrates the significant commitment Lucta is
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James accepts Genex Jersey marketing position
05/17/13 - Industry News
Genex Cooperative, Inc. has named Leah James of Mineral Point, Wis., as the new U.S. Jersey Marketing Manager.
“Leah’s blend of experience and passion for the Jersey breed is ideal for this position,” explains Judd Hanson, Genex
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Exciting program planned for first-ever U.S. Precision Dairy Conference and Expo
05/17/13 - Industry News
An exciting program is planned for the first-ever U.S. Precision Dairy Conference and Expo. This state-of-the-art event is taking place this summer at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN, June 25-27. The program includes a one-day tour of top
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Get your cameras rolling for Alltech’s Annual Farming Film Festival
05/10/13 - Industry News
WHAT: Alltech is now accepting entries to its third annual Farming Film Festival competition. Participants can enter to win up to $2,000 by entering their video stories at FarmingFilmFestival.com. Winners will be chosen by a panel of science and
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Scott Oler joins Adisseo
05/10/13 - Industry News
Scott Oler has joined Adisseo North and Central America as Director of Marketing and Business Development. He will be responsible for the marketing and business development of all Adisseo products and business in North and Central America.
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USFRA appoints new Vice President of Development
05/10/13 - Industry News
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) announces public relations, agribusiness and food industries veteran, Randy Krotz, as its new vice president of development. Krotz will lead initiatives which deal directly with industry
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HJ Baker hires new EVP of Sales and Marketing
05/10/13 - Industry News
International agriculture firm H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. today announced that Steve Azzarello has been hired as Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing, reporting to Christopher V.B. Smith, President and CEO.
An accomplished executive,
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AGCO announces three-year, $42 million expansion of Minnesota facility
05/10/13 - Industry News
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), has begun further expansion of its Jackson, Minn., manufacturing center. During the next three years, AGCO will invest an estimated $42 million in infrastructure, increasing production capacity and
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Purina Animal Nutrition launches Cool Cow™ mobile phone app
05/10/13 - Industry News
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC introduces the Cool Cow™ app for smart phones.
The Cool Cow™ mobile app puts the tools dairy producers need to monitor and address heat stress at their fingertips. Research shows that cows can begin to show
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YES JCB breaks ground on new Madison, WI location
05/10/13 - Industry News
YES JCB will host the ground breaking of its new Madison, Wis. branch location on Thursday, May 9. Located at 7001 Manufacturers Drive, the 17,300 square foot dealership will house the YES JCB division for sales, parts, service and rentals, as well
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Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition promotes Block and Ehlers
05/10/13 - Industry News
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition announced today the promotions of Dr. Elliot Block to the position of Research Fellow, Animal Nutrition, and Dawn Ehlers to the position of Assistant Marketing Manager.
Dr. Block joined the ARM &
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Subclinical hypocalcemia: The hidden disease that hinders your herd
05/10/13 - Industry News
Take steps to monitor fresh cows for the lesser-known counterpart of clinical hypocalcemia or milk fever, and provide them the calcium they need, including treatments with Bovikalc®.
While most dairy producers know that a down cow soon after
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University of Nebraska student tours European agriculture with CLAAS
05/10/13 - Industry News
In January, 30 students from across the United State were awarded sponsorships courtesy of CLAAS of America to attend the Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, which was held in conjunction with the Ag Connect Expo in Kansas City. Of those 30
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Schenk hired as Vice President Operations
05/03/13 - Industry News
Accelerated Genetics is pleased to announce John Schenk as Vice President Operations. In his position, Schenk will be responsible for overseeing operations of the farm and barn, semen laboratory, and semen warehouse at both Accelerated
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