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NewsCooler Cows Have Healthier Calves Calves born to cows experiencing heat stress during early pregnancy experience related effects that continue throughout their lives, according to a new study from the Journal of Dairy Science® Philadelphia, PA, July 25, 2017 – Environmental influences affecting cows during pregnancy have been shown to [Read More ...] -
News2017 Corn Diseases and Plant Health in a Wet Growing Season Ken Wise, NYS IPM-Cornell University Joe Lawrence, PRO-DAIRY-Cornell University The current 2017 wet/rainy weather and high humidity can create a situation where diseases can become an issue in corn. While there are several foliar diseases that can occur on [Read More ...] -
NewsWin a barn full of new Evolution® Milking Liners Enter by liking and sharing Evolution Liner posts on Facebook Dairy producers now have a chance to win a barn full of new Evolution Milking Liners to help them balance cow comfort and milking speed. To enter, farmers can like [Read More ...] -
NewsENROLLMENT TO “ADOPT-A-COW” BEGINS AUGUST 1 Register for Discover Dairy’s Adopt-A-Cow Program Harrisburg, Pa. – Elementary teachers are encouraged to begin enrolling their classrooms in the ‘Adopt-A-Cow’ program, beginning August 1. As part of the Discover Dairy lesson series, Adopt-A-Cow is a yearlong learning opportunity for youth in grades [Read More ...] -
NewsCorn gene associated with disease resistance RALEIGH, N.C. — Researchers at North Carolina State University have found a specific gene in corn that appears to be associated with resistance to two and possibly three different plant leaf diseases. In a paper published this week in Nature Genetics, NC State researchers [Read More ...] -
NewsHolstein Foundation Receives Donations for Youth Programs BRATTLEBORO, Vt., July 25, 2017- Holstein Foundation is pleased to announce it has received over $8,900 in donations from the fundraisers held during the 2017 National Holstein Convention in Bellevue, Wash. These funds will support the many programs the Holstein Foundation offers for [Read More ...] -
NewsAgricultural colleges and research institutions join Alltech to discuss environmental issues Industry hot topics such as reducing antibiotic residues in food, effectively using limited resources and reducing pollution discussed [QINGDAO, China] – Experts from agricultural colleges and research institutions throughout China joined together to discuss agricultural and environmental challenges, including [Read More ...] -
NewsNMPF Officer, Michigan Cooperative President Highlights Concerns with Dairy Safety Net in Senate Farm Bill Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress must revise the dairy safety net program established in the 2014 Farm Bill to provide farmers with effective risk management protection that will increase participation in the program, according [Read More ...] -
NewsCWT Assists with 1.4 Million Pounds of Cheese Export Sales ARLINGTON, VA – Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted five requests for export assistance from member cooperatives that have contracts to sell 1.4 million pounds (640 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East and [Read More ...]
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NewsDon’t believe the American Heart Assn. — butter, steak and coconut oil aren’t likely to kill you A rigorous review of the evidence shows that when it comes to heart attacks or mortality in general, saturated fats are not guilty. Last month, the American Heart Assn. once again went after [Read More ...] -
NewsNMC conference features milk quality tools, training, technologies Udder Health Systems, beef plant, dairy farms and JUMP host conference attendees NEW PRAGUE, MN – Seven countries and 21 states were represented at the National Mastitis Council (NMC) Regional Meeting, held July 19-20, in Boise, Idaho. The forum attracted 150 dairy [Read More ...] -
NewsNMPF July Dairy Market Report The July Dairy Market Report is now available. The U.S. average all-milk price rose by $0.20 per hundredweight in May from a month earlier, and the June federal order class prices were all up over May, by between $0.11-$1.40 per hundredweight. These are all strong [Read More ...]
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NewsFarm Credit East Releases Insights into Northeast Agriculture Industries Enfield, Conn., Thursday, July 20, 2017 — Farm Credit East recently launched a section on its website containing snapshots for nine Northeast agriculture industries. These snapshots provide industry-specific year-to-date updates on economic conditions in various sectors of agriculture. Snapshots are available [Read More ...] -
NewsJunior Members are Honored for their Outstanding Registered Holstein® Cows BRATTLEBORO, Vt., July 24, 2017- Holstein Association USA is pleased to recognize several youth every year for their achievements in breeding and developing exceptional Registered Holstein® cows. National Junior Star Performer Award The National Star Performer Award recognizes well-rounded Holstein [Read More ...]
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NewsProof Before Purchase In tough cattle markets, new products must be proven before purchases can be justified Making even a small change to tried-and-true protocols can be a financial risk for producers, and it’s even more challenging during tough market conditions, notes H. Nielsen, DVM, Technical Service – Ruminant, [Read More ...] -
NewsTWO MILLION GENOTYPES IN U.S. DAIRY DATABASE Bowie, Md., July 24, 2017 – A new milestone in dairy genetics was achieved on July 10, when the two millionth individual animal genotype was recorded in the U.S. dairy database. Use of an animal’s genotype – or genetic makeup – to [Read More ...] -
NewsDeadline Soon for Producers for Progress Applications The application deadline for the Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Producers for Progress recognition program is Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. The Producers for Progress recognition program is a salute to dairy producers who have demonstrated a significant commitment to the well-being of their animals by using [Read More ...] -
NewsBlue Spruce Dairy Farm Hosts Over 1,000 People for Breakfast, Tour Bridport, Vt. – On Saturday, July 22, over a thousand-people attended Vermont Breakfast on the Farm hosted by the Audet family of Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport. The free, public event included a pancake breakfast and self-guided tour [Read More ...] -
NewsRipp Returns to WDE as Trade Show Manager MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce Crystal Ripp’s return to the Expo team as Trade Show Manager. In this position, she will oversee all aspects of the World Dairy Expo Trade Show, including booth sales, on-site management [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy Challenge® Elects New Leadership Madison, WI, July 24, 2017 – North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including four new board members and Executive Committee. As described in the NAIDC mission statement, the board focus is to “Develop tomorrow’s dairy leaders and enhance the progress [Read More ...] -
NewsSpecial Announcement: Selling the Show String! We are excited to announce a very special sale ‘Selling the Show String’ to be held online August 25-29, 2017. We have one of our best lineups top to bottom and are excited to make all available to you. Mark your calendars! The show [Read More ...] -
NewsREGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR CENTER’S DAIRY FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE Harrisburg, Pa. – Registration is open for the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Financial Risk Management Conference, being held Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Central Penn Conference Center, 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA [Read More ...]
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NewsNew research shows lean beef can help people lose weight while maintaining lean muscle and supporting a healthy heart New research published in Obesity Science & Practice shows that lean beef, as part of a healthy and higher-protein diet, can help people lose weight while maintaining muscle and a healthy heart. [1] “The [Read More ...] -
NewsGood and Lahmers Promoted to New Positions at Select Sires PLAIN CITY, Ohio, July 19, 2017 — Dr. Tony Good, former chief veterinarian, has been promoted to vice president of production operations effective July 1, and Dr. Elizabeth Lahmers assumed the role of chief veterinary officer after serving as [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Mad Cheese Scientists Fighting to Save the Dairy Industry Amid an historic glut, a secretive, government-sponsored entity is putting cheese anywhere it can stuff it. Trimming all this fat is the job of the chief food innovation officer, Liz Matthews, and a 40-person team of chefs, food scientists, nutritionists, [Read More ...] -
NewsNMPF Proposal to Improve H-2A for Dairy Advances Thanks to Rep. Newhouse NMPF Urges Farm Worker Groups to Support Policy Solutions to Labor Challenges ARLINGTON, VA – In a meeting today with Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern expressed appreciation on behalf [Read More ...]
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NewsAFIA Thanks its Outgoing Committee Members ARLINGTON, Va., July 20, 2017 — The American Feed Industry Association depends heavily on the dedication and involvement of hundreds of members who volunteer annually to serve on committees that further the success of the association’s mission, objectives and programs. AFIA thanks these volunteer members [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy product prices edge higher, butter continues its climb Dairy product prices rose at the Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining for the first time in three auctions, with butter outpacing the other commodities amid strong consumer appetite for natural, full-fat products. The GDT price index rose 0.2 per cent [Read More ...] -
NewsNew York Producers Have Until Aug. 1, to Submit FSA County Committee Nominations SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, July 20, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director for New York, Mark Dennis, today reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1, [Read More ...] -
NewsRodehutscord Receives Poultry Nutrition Research Award Markus Rodehutscord, Ph.D., of the University of Hohenheim, received the Poultry Nutrition Research Award. ARLINGTON, Va., July 20, 2017 — Markus Rodehutscord, Ph.D., a professor of animal nutrition at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, was presented with the Poultry Nutrition Research Award at the Poultry [Read More ...]
