Some News From World Dairy Expo

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

Here’s some of the latest information from the World Dairy Expo, taking place right now in Madison, WI. Hopefully I’ll have some pictures for you soon.

  • Thirty teams competed for top honors, last night, in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. Maryland won the contest with 2,035 points; of a possible 2,250 points. Ohio’s own Neil Duncan earned 691 points, out of a possible 750 points, to take home top individual honors. The Minnesota team placed second; followed by Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin in third, fourth, fifth respectively.
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    News From The All-American Dairy Show

    Chuck ZimmermanFarm Show

    Sleeping on the JobHere’s some of the latest news from the 43rd All-American Dairy Show. Sometimes you just have to take a nap, especially when you’ve been working hard at a long show.

    News From The All-American Dairy Show

    Chuck ZimmermanFarm Show

    The BurdettesHere’s some of the latest news from the 43rd All-American Dairy Show. Meet Justin and Claire Burdette. He grew up on a Holstein farm in Mercersburg, Pa., and she on a Jersey farm in Clear Brook, Va. Their paths would eventually cross and a new generation of farm kids would be born.

    Productive Jerseys

    Chuck ZimmermanBreeds, Genetics, Jersey Association

    A new report says Jerseys continue to be the number one breed for productive life. According to the American Jersey Cattle Association: Based on the August, 2006 USDA genetic summaries, Jersey continues to be the leader for Productive Life (PL) among the six dairy breeds evaluated in the United States (including Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Milking Shorthorn). Data … Read More

    YDLI Class Reunion At World Dairy Expo

    Chuck ZimmermanAgribusiness, Dairy Group, World Dairy Expo

    Holstein FoundationI guess my 30-year high school reunion which takes place at the end of the week of World Dairy Expo won’t be the only reunion taking place that week. Monsanto will be sponsoring a Young Dairy Leaders Institute reunion at Expo on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 starting at 1:00 p.m. The event is open to all past YDLI class members, YDLI class nominees and anyone interested in attending. The Holstein Foundation made the announcement.

    Western DairyBusiness Names New Managing Editor

    Andy VanceMedia

    According to the company:

    Joel P. Hastings, president of DairyBusiness Communications and publisher of Western DairyBusiness magazine, announces Carolina M. Machado has joined the editorial staff as managing editor of the magazine.

    People Announcements From Accelerated Genetics

    Chuck ZimmermanAccelerated Genetics

    Jim MartinHere’s a couple of announcements from our sponsor, Accelerated Genetics. To start with Jim Martin (pictured) has been promoted to the management team in the position of Vice President—Semen Production and Technology. In this new role, Jim will be responsible for all lab personnel and will direct the quality control program at the Production Facility in Westby, Wisconsin.