Beef safety is a top priority for one dairy producer who serves on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Willie Bylsma of Oakdale, California who is in the dairy business and also raises dairy beef. “We are very involved in making sure that the cattle we sell are good quality and in good condition,” he says. In a brief … Read More
Dairy Forum Focuses on Antibiotics and Residues
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Dairy Producer Forum at the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville featured Dr. Michael Apley, Veterinarian at Kansas State University who focused on concerns about antibiotic resistance and residues in culled dairy cows and veal calves and what can be done to get rid of them. “One of the unique things about dairy cattle is a … Read More
Dairy Producer is NCBA President-Elect
Meet the new officers of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The three were elected at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville. From left to right, they are: President J.D. Alexander from Pilger, Nebraska; President-Elect Scott George from Cody, Wyoming; and Vice President Bob McCan of Victoria, Texas. President-elect Scott George is primarily a dairyman in a family partnership that … Read More
Alltech Global 500 Kicks Off Next Week
Coming up next week in Lexington, Kentucky is an event that dairy and beef producers should not miss. Since 2008, more than 800 of world’s most progressive dairy and beef producers have convened for the Alltech Global 500 to network and discuss the most relevant and challenging topics in the industry. This year, the Global 500 explores the future landscape … Read More
NFL Player Speaks About Fuel Up To Play 60
Former NFL wide receiver Eddie Kennison attended the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk session to talk about Fuel Up To Play 60, a collaborative program between the NFL and National Dairy Council. I spoke with him to learn more about it. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy … Read More
Update on Novus COWS Program
Earlier this year, Novus International kicked off a brand new program for dairy producers called C.O.W.S. – an acronym for Comfort, Oxidative Balance, Well-Being and Sustainability. At World Dairy Expo, I caught up with Robin Rastini at the Novus exhibit to get an update on how that program is going. “So far we’ve done about 30 additional assessments on top … Read More
Pioneer Takes Specialized Approach to Inoculants
When it comes to forage inoculants, Pioneer believes that one size does NOT fit all. “Just like we have right product, right acre with corn, soybeans and alfalfa, we have right bacteria, right crop,” says Alan Patterson, Dairy Specialist with Pioneer in Wisconsin. “Like our 11H50, we found specific lactic acid strains of bacteria that will drive that pH done … Read More
Getting Social with the Dairy Checkoff
The Dairy Checkoff has been promoting the advantages of getting social to dairy producers for a couple of years now and one of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board members found out just how important that is recently. I talked to Brad Scott, a fourth generation family dairy farmer from Southern California, during the Talk Session at World Dairy … Read More
The Accelerated Genetics Team Effort
Membership services at Accelerated Genetics is a job that Jim Iverson has held for 35 years. That means he has worked for the organization for half of its existence since Accelerated is celebrating 70 years this year. Quite an achievement and that really says something about what has contributed to their success, the team. Jim says they “have a passion … Read More
World Wide Sires
World Wide Sires, LTD. teamed up with Accelerated Genetics to host a World Dairy Expo International Reception and Dinner. Here’s John Schouten, World Wide Sires CEO (center) with some of the guests. The organization is owned by Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires. World Wide Sires, Ltd. is the world’s leading cattle genetics marketing organization representing the majority of the U.S. … Read More