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Edward Strauss, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, was re-elected as president of the Board of Directors at the AgSource Annual Meeting held in Bloomington, Minnesota, on March 24. At the meeting Dave Koepke, Hartland, Wisconsin, was elected as vice president; a...
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Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) Board of Directors has elected Randy Mooney to the position of Board chairman. Mooney takes the position formerly held by Tom Camerlo, who passed away in December. Also at the election meeting, the Board named Wayn...
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DCI Cheese Company is pleased to reintroduce Liederkranz (pronounced “LEE-duhr-krahntz”), an American-made, surface-ripened snack cheese with a distinctly strong aroma and unique, full-bodied flavor. This time-tested favorite of cheese connoisseurs ha...
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Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach announced details of bovine tuberculosis testing, including a wrap up of a June 2009 investigation and a similar case in South Dakota.Ibach said NDA staff, in coordination with federal animal disease officials, tes...
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The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a path towards a negotiated solution of the Brazil WTO cotton case dispute has been reached.
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The 1.3 million additional acres of Upland cotton forecast for 2010 could begin to release the vise-grip pressure on the cottonseed supply available to dairy producers, if the weather in Texas cooperates, says one expert.“Based on the latest cotton plan...
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Dairy producers and their transitions cows probably have more in common right now than they usually ever have. Both are feeling stressed and strained.
I imagine that if cows could talk during transition they would be saying similar things that dai...
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The following update is provided by Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff program on behalf of America’s dairy producers. DMI is the domestic and international planning and management organization responsi...
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New York and New England dairy farmers, nutritionists and veterinarians have the choice to attend two dairy health and nutrition conferences hosted by the Northeast Ag & Feed Alliance. The 2010 Dairy Health and Nutrition Conferences will be held on Ap...
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The Hilarides Dairy, a Western United Dairymen member located just northwest of Lindsay in Tulare County, California, has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Agricultural Stewardship Award presented by the California Chapter, American Society of Fa...
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Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted three bids from Foremost Farms of Baraboo, Wisconsin, and two bids Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, Missouri, for export assistance for a total of 3.5 million pounds of cheddar cheese to the Middle East...
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The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) announced the addition of four new officers and two new board members for 2010-2011. New officers include President Bob Patrick, First Vice President Eugene Myatt, Second Vice President (nominee) Darin Mann a...
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The Lost Rivers Grazing Academy will be held June 15-18 at or near the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center near Salmon, Idaho. This intense four-day workshop draws livestock producers who want to increase their forage productivity, ...
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This month, Dairy Cares coalition members announced the launch of a statewide program to promote and verify responsible animal care on the state’s 1,750 family dairy farms. The National Dairy FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) Program is des...
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To support the renewable energy industry and stimulate the economy, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is offering Energize Missouri Renewable Energy Biogas Grants to eligible entities. These grant funds will support agricultural or industrial p...
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Cash rebates are available for dairy customers in northern and central California through the Dairy Energy Efficiency Program. Operating since 2006, the Dairy Energy Efficiency Program offers rebates on a range of energy efficient equipment, including var...
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Last week, Google searches, blogs and columns were buzzing about an Indiana dairyman who planned to use a gas mask, a boat and a Swiss Army knife to rid his manure lagoon of giant, 20-foot tall manure bubbles. The manure bubbles were caused by a liner det...
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The Minnesota Zoo, in Apple Valley, Minnesota, has opened a Farm Babies exhibit to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wells Fargo Family Farm.
The exhibit will feature piglets, chicks, ducklings, calves and goat kids.
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Thanks to Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the website Studio Recharge, producers who weren't able to attend the 5th International Dairy Federation Mastitis Conference can view footage online.
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Re: Preguntas sobre calidad de la leche: ¿Cómo se desarrolla la mastitis en la ubre?
Posted on Thursday, 31 January 2013 by octavio martinez.yo como ordenador al detectar una vaca con mastitis que es lo que debo...
Re: Entendiendo su reporte de calidad de la leche
Posted on Sunday, 27 January 2013 by Fabian Bernal.Sr. Gregorio Cabrera González: En mi opinión la acidez de la leche...
Re: Third nostril doesn’t bother North Carolina cow
Posted on Thursday, 24 January 2013 by Brenda.FYI- Humans can be born with a third nostril. My son was born 10 years...