Scouting for field crop insects is not just left to corn and soybean growers. Now is the time for alfalfa producers to begin scouting their fields for alfalfa weevil, an insect that can cause severe defoliation if left unchecked.
Pumping Even More Milk in March
Production continues to rise, even as prices continue to regress.
Jersey Breeders Have New Rep to Rely On
Iowa native Sarah Mullen is moving to the Buckeye State as the new Customer Service Coordinator for National All Jersey, Inc.
Fort Dodge Launches New Animal Health Site
Chances are you’ve used at least one of the biological and pharmaceutical products manufactured by Fort Dodge Animal Health.
MILC Money is On the Way
The Farm Service Agency announced this week that Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments are being processed.
Dairy Processor Named One of Top US Small Businesses
Washington DC in Spring is typically known for its Cherry Blossoms, but for Barbara and Leroy Shatto, they might remember meeting George W. Bush more than they’ll remember the trees.
FDA Approves Fort Dodge Flunixaminer
So what, exactly, is a Flunixaminer? An injection for use in lactating dairy cows, apparently. Fort Dodge Animal Health just received FDA approval for their branded injection of flunixin meglumine.
Leon's Dairy Diary
Chuck introduced you to Leon the Milkman and his blog a few days ago, and now Leon has ventured where previously only folks like Webster have dared to tread – The Dictionary!
Gehl is Out of the Ag Business
For the most part, that is. In the next 60 days, Gehl will shutter its Wisconsin-based Agriculture Implement division, ending its long-standing production of hay, feed, forage, and manure handling tools.
More on Sire Selection and Evaluation
While at Spring Dairy Expo over the weekend, I learned quite a bit about the evaluation of potential AI sires.