Select Sires’ updated active A.I. lineups for high-component breed sires feature genetic superstars and breed leaders in every breed. The lineups were updated May 8 to coincide with the USDA’s quarterly release of genetic evaluations.
Do The Short Course While At Expo
It’s not too early to start thinking about World Dairy Expo. The Babcock Institute has announced it’s 9th Annual Babcock Institute/World Dairy Expo International Dairy Short Course. Say that 5 times real fast!
Cows On Parade Again
We all know June is Dairy Month and to celebrate it the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is once again bringing the Cow Parade to Wisconsin. These 101 “cows” will join the 1.2 million dairy cows already in the state. The kick-off event will be at the State Capitol on June 3. That’s the annual Cows on the Concourse event which also features live cows.
USDA Projecting Production Pull Back
A recent story for the USDA’s Radio News Service says that dairy operators are about to pull back on production increases as prices fall. The report is done by Gary Crawford who interviewed USDA Outlook Chairman, Gerry Bange.
Dream A Little Dream Of Holsteins
Have you dreamed about Holsteins? If not you can obtain a free video called “Dairy Dreams.” It’s not exactly the same thing but it’s still about dreams. It’s a new educational video about the Holstein Foundation that is sponsored by Dairymaster USA, Inc. The 12-minute video features short informational introductions to each of the Foundation’s programs.
Pay Full Price For That Milk
A ruling this week by the USDA that low-carbohydrate milk products ought to be classified for pricing purposes the same as conventional fluid milk beverages got applause from the National Milk Producers Association. They believe it will prevent further farm revenue losses.
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest from Cooperatives Working Together:
Expo Seeking Sales Specialist
The World Dairy Expo is looking for someone to help in the sales area. If you’re interested you can download the position description here.
Production Climbs Yet Again
Milk production numbers continue to advance. USDA announced that total output for the 23 major dairy states is up to 14.6 billion pounds, up 3.7% from a year ago. There may be some hope, however. The production total was down four million pounds from last month. A very slight figure, to be sure, but perhaps a light at the end of the supply-building tunnel.