South Dakota event connects consumers to the farm When South Dakota’s farmers wanted to connect with consumers they brought the consumers to the farm. Now, events like Mom’s Day Out on the Farm dot calendars throughout the state and consumers are meeting the people who help put food on the table.
11th Annual Dairy Challenge Gracious dairy farm hosts and warm, sunny weather welcomed 128 students to southern Virginia for the 11th annual Dairy Challenge. The 2012 contest, which was hosted by Virginia Tech and North Carolina State University, attracted dairy students from 32 colleges across the U.S. and Canada.
California dairy tour had everyone talking ... and learning The keystone of programs offered by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania is offering opportunities for Pennsylvania producers to learn from other producers – to hear their experiences, visit their operations and network within the industry. And what better place to visit and learn than sunny California?
PDPW experiences the history and progression of Pennsylvania's dairy industry About 30 producers and industry professionals traveled to Pennsylvania April 10-12 as part of the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin's (PDPW) bus tour. The tour showcased operations in Lancaster and Franklin counties, two of Pennsylvania's largest milk producing areas.
Innovation requires inspiration Nearly 1,400 people from 26 states and five countries gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, last week for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Business Conference. With “Innovation” as the theme, dairy producers and allied industry shared ideas through educational sessions and the Hall of Ideas trade show. All great ideas and innovations come with a little inspiration. To provide that at the 2012 event was Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers football team.
Dairy export potential hailed, ethanol subsidy elimination cheered at Western United Dairymen convention Those attending the recent Western United Dairymen annual convention in Temecula, California heard optimistic predictions about the tremendous potential that dairy exports hold for the dairy industry, while at the same time cheering the news that progress has been made on eliminating federal support for ethanol.
Dr. Sheila McGuirk from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, assisted by Mindy Wesely, demonstrates how to dehorn a young dairy calf. Video by PD Editor Karen Lee.
Click here to visit Progressive Dairyman's Calf and Heifer Raising section.
Plans are underway for the third annual Flavor Faceoff, and we’re opening up participation to anyone interested.
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to email your name, location and flavor choice by May 30. If your flavor has already been chosen in your region, you’ll have the option to choose another flavor or be able to have first pick in 2013.
Editor's note: Penn State dairy student Hannah Wentworth will be providing monthly updates through the Progressive Dairyman Extra e-newsletter about her study abroad experience in New Zealand this spring.
In my travels around the North Island of New Zealand, I had the privilege to stay on an Ayrshire dairy farm with Gordon and Shona Glentworth for two days. They welcomed me and made it feel like home.
Pam Boocher, member of Elanco Animal Health's U.S. Dairy Marketing Team, talks with Progressive Dairyman Editor Walt Cooley about Elanco's new app, Dairy Source. Find out why Boocher calls it a "one stop shop for the dairy industry." Video by PD Webmaster Ray Merritt.
Rita Holt has a farmer’s heart. That’s the secret ingredient to her award winning recipes.
Each year for the past several, she’s entered a contest at National MooFest, an Athens, Tennessee, event celebrating the community’s connection to dairy farmers. Click here or scroll down to see more details on MooFest.
Twice now, she’s won; once for using dairy products in a recipe and once for her homemade ice cream.
She said she and her husband, Dean, used to farm but when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, they sold all but a few acres. They still occasionally keep livestock around – a few chickens or a cow, which she spoils rotten.
The byproduct of industry: We have had several producers who have come by and are amazed at just how big our mining tire tanks are. So we thought we would include a picture to give you a little perspective on their actual size. This is a 12 feet diameter tire that holds about 1,800 gallons of water.
We often get asked, "So why such a large tank?" Often operations have wells that have limited water flow, say, a half gallon per minute. Imagine a herd of 100 cows coming in for their daily drink.
Plans are underway for the third annual Flavor Faceoff, and we’re opening up participation to anyone interested.
Editor's note: 
Rita Holt has a farmer’s heart. That’s the secret ingredient to her award winning recipes.
The byproduct of industry:
Re: Dehorning calves: A presentation by Sheila McGuirk
Posted on Monday, 14 May 2012 by Dr. Sheila McGuirk.The NSAID used is banamine, which is approved for use in dairy cattle...
Re: Dehorning calves: A presentation by Sheila McGuirk
Posted on Monday, 14 May 2012 by Owen.NSAID was used at the end. I thought those weren't allowed commercially...
Re: More than 50 dead cows found buried in manure piles at Rego Dairy
Posted on Friday, 11 May 2012 by lucy.Why were they not tested for Mad cow?