Congrats to Morgan&Myers for being selected as “agency of record” for Bou-Matic. I assume this means they’ll be handling all the company’s advertising and communications work.
Final Call To Enter Video iPod Contest
This is your final reminder to get your entry in for the New Holland “Down on the Farm” Classic iPod Keepsake Contest. It’s easy and the odds are better than the lottery. We’ve had a lot of entries so far but you’ve still got until the end of the day March 15. Don’t wait.
BSE Confirmed in Alabama
In a press conference held Monday at 3 p.m. (EST), Dr. John Clifford,Chief Veterinary Officer with the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed that a Santa Gertrudis beef cow on a farm in Alabama has tested positive for BSE. An initial rapid test taken March 10th came back inconclusive, indicating the possibility that the cow might be infected. Results from a second rapid test were positive.
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Calcium?
Chances are they’re not. The good news, however, is that you can change that. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that while parents are a key influencer in children’s consumption of calcium, and a new study indicates that most children and adolescents are at risk forbone fractures and osteoporosis later in life because of low calcium intake.
National Farmers Union Asks for Stronger Dairy Support Program
At its 105th Annual Convention in Denver last week, the National Farmers Union delegates pushed for more robust dairy support programs. Citing the impact to the family farmer, NFU criticized attempts by the administration to cut farm support programs, saying now is not the time to cut the farm safety net.
CWT Doubles the Assessment to Battle Market Imbalance
The farmer-driven supply/demand self-help program Cooperatives Working Together is increasing its voluntary assessment rate to better combat a surge in milk production.
Getting Away With Accelerated Genetics
Our sponsor, Accelerated Genetics just held their 2006 Young Producer Winter Get-Away at the Chula Vista Theme Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. It looks like a great party in addition to being a learning experience. Over 120 young producers and their family members attended.
Has A Cheesemobile Visited Your Dairy
In Sullivan County, NY a travelling cheesemobile helps dairies to process their milk into cheese.
Ecolab Helps You Wash Your Bottles and Pails
I remember having to wash bottles. Of course that was for my kids. Then along came dishwashers and made things easier. Well, Ecolab has one you can lease to handle the duties for bottles and pails.
This Post Doesn't Stink – And Neither Does Your Dairy
A new three-year study, completed at the behest of the Iowa legislature, has found that large livestock operations don’t smell as bad as advertised.