Month: July 2018

Recently some areas of the state received a nice shot of rain while other areas have received zero. Joe Lawrence, PRO-DAIRY Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, has been receiving questions about emergency forages and has updated [Read More …]

Virginia agriculture gains new leaders as VALOR graduates latest class

The Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) program, the commonwealth’s premier agriculture-leadership training program, celebrated the graduation of its third class of leadership fellows at the Hotel Roanoke on July 14. The program, which is [Read More …]

Are there ‘weak links’ in your fresh cow treatment program?

3 keys to reduce your risk of relapse and residues As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Is it possible there are “weak links” in your fresh cow [Read More …]

Ag Progress Days Industry Breakfast

The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension Dairy Team are hosting a Dairy Industry Breakfast for dairy professionals and business representatives on Wednesday, August 15, from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the Red [Read More …]

New Employees Gather at Select Sires for Orientation and Training

Thirty-nine new employees and summer interns participated in Select Sires’ orientation program held July 10 and July 11. Employees and interns from eight member cooperatives, Select Sires GenerVations, World Wide Sires and Select Sires Inc. [Read More …]

Juniors Compete in Dairy Knowledge Events

Acme, Michigan, hosted the 2018 National Holstein Convention June 29 through July 3, where youth had the opportunity to show off their dairy knowledge in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Knowledge Exam. Dairy Bowl [Read More …]

New Mobile App Helps Dairy Producers Track Trends, Maximize Performance

Mobile tool helps document and illustrate key parameters affecting prepartum DCAD program success Any dairy producer will tell you that data is a powerful tool in managing herd health and performance. From urine pH to [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Discuss Nourishing Communities with Students at Fuel Up to Play 60 Summit

The 2018 Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit is being held in Atlanta, July 16-19. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council [Read More …]

Forage Genetics International, Llc, And Alforex Seeds, Llc, Joint Statement: Companies Resolve Litigation

Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI), and Alforex Seeds™, LLC, have been involved in litigation concerning the advertising of certain varieties of alfalfa seeds. FGI and Alforex are pleased to announce that the litigation has been resolved. [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University 2018 Summer Dairy Tour

I-29 Moo University will host a dairy tour on Aug 3 at 9:30 AM CDT visiting Boadwine Dairy, near Baltic, SD and Crosswind Jerseys, near Elkton, SD. Dairy producers and dairy employees should attend [Read More …]

Outstanding Junior Breeders Named by Holstein Association USA

Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who breed and own exceptional Holstein cattle during the National Junior Holstein Convention, June 29 – July 3, in Acme, Michigan. The awards, based on type and production, [Read More …]

Reduce Stress During the Transition Period for Big Returns

A good dry cow program can result in an additional 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of milk in the next lactation alone.1 Plus, producers that successfully navigate the period three weeks before and after calving can [Read More …]

FDA Commissioner Takes a Stand On Fake Milk

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) applauds President Donald Trump’s head of the FDA, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, for taking action to provide consistency and clarity for consumers across the nation. “An almond doesn’t lactate, I will [Read More …]

NMPF Encouraged by FDA Commissioner’s Desire to Enforce Dairy Labeling Regulations

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told an audience at a Politico Pro Summit on Tuesday in Washington that his agency will soon begin enforcing regulations that define milk as an animal [Read More …]

New AgriLife Extension dairy specialist located in Amarillo

Dr. Juan Piñeiro, veterinarian, joined the faculty at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Amarillo on July 1 as a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service dairy specialist. Coming to Amarillo is a [Read More …]

Midwest dairy group and The Nature Conservancy team up to hire agriculture strategy manager

To strengthen its sustainability work with members, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is helping The Nature Conservancy hire an agroecologist with expertise in agronomy, nutrient management, and conservation planning. The addition of Paige Frautschy as [Read More …]

Spaan To Lead Magnify Resources

Morris Bixby Group, a company dedicated to providing top-quality professional recruiting and career advancement services for the ag industry, is expanding its management team with the addition of Kari Spaan as Managing Partner of mAGnify [Read More …]

Labeling critical for cell-cultured products

Enforcement of labeling critical to future policy on products replicating meat, dairy As the use of laboratory-based cell culture technologies to replicate naturally made foods continues to develop, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Read More …]

News

DeLaval Opens $1 Million Kansas City Training Center for Technical Expertise

Training center will benefit robotics, food safety sectors of dairy and food processing industries Expanding on more than 135 years of dairy innovation and expertise, DeLaval celebrates the grand opening of a Training Center at [Read More …]

CDC agrees to fund farm safety program

Funding will keep the Tractor Rollover Protection Program running at full speed U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that following his push, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has agreed to administratively provide [Read More …]

Dairy groups applaud FDA move to crack down on non-dairy labeling

Two dairy groups with members throughout the Midwest applauded comments by the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, who said today the agency will crack down on the use of the term “milk” [Read More …]

India: Milky way disrupted by stir, govt fails to find a solution. cut off most of the milk supply to cities

The strike by dairy farmers’ intensified on Tuesday as agitators managed to cut off most of the milk supply to cities. Mumbai, which has hitherto remained unaffected, is likely to face a shortage in the next 24-48 hours. [Read More …]

How summer heat impacts dairy cows in NNY

NNYADP-funded research by Miner Institute evaluates how summer heat impacts dairy cows Heat stress in dairy cattle in the United States costs the dairy industry $1.5 billion annually according to a 2003 study by Ohio State [Read More …]

Drought monitor map presents grim report

Farmers encouraged to report local conditions Drought has put its grip on most of Missouri and the state’s cattle producers are having to make decisions to handle rapidly dwindling amounts of forage for their cattle. [Read More …]

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is now accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the [Read More …]

USDA appoints members to dairy board

13 members fill vacancies on the 37-member National Dairy Promotion Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 13 members to fill vacancies on the 37-member National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Twelve appointees [Read More …]

New test can determine nitrogen levels in soil

A simple, rapid and reliable test can now determine the nitrogen amount in soil Nitrogen is the main nutrient added to cereal crops like corn, which makes them grow faster and stronger. But too much [Read More …]

Reduce Stress During the Transition Period for Big Returns

A good dry cow program can result in an additional 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of milk in the next lactation alone.1 Plus, producers that successfully navigate the period three weeks before and after calving can [Read More …]

Effectiveness of OmniGen-AF® in Mitigating Stress, Improving Udder Health and Supporting Immunity

Research Confirms the Effectiveness of Phibro Products in Enhancing Dairy Cow Health and Productivity Abstracts and full findings presented in 2018 ADSA poster sessions Dairy cattle face immunological stressors every day, on virtually every dairy [Read More …]

Wis. to host 2019 National Holstein Convention