Novartis Animal Health reminds dairy producers that persistently infected (PI) animals remain the most common source of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infection. “The presence of one PI animal, based on a herd size of 150 cows, results in a loss of $1.93 per hundredweight of milk,” says Julia Ridpath, PhD, National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. That’s why Novartis … Read More
Big County Fair Dairy Show
Each summer, the Buckeye Ag Radio Network embarks on a huge adventure – county fair season! The 2006 County Fair and Festival Tour Powered by Propane will take Lindsay Hill and I across at least 40 county fairs, as well as the 11 days of the Ohio State Fair, and several other farm field days and events. In all, we’re on the road, Monday through Friday, each day from now until September.
Earlier this week, our Lindsay Hill was in Clark County (Springfield, OH) broadcasting live from their Junior Fair area. She spoke with two Senior Fairboard Members about one of the largest dairy feeder shows in the state, which also happens to be one of the fastest growing project areas at the fair!
Listen to Lindsay Hill discuss Dairy Feeders (6:24, mp3)
Dairyline Interview
One of our regular features on World Dairy Diary is the Dairyline Dairy Markets Week in Review and while in Portland, Oregon this week for the Ag Media Summit I had the opportunity to talk with Dairyline General Manager Bill Baker to learn about this daily news and market source for the dairy industry professional. Listen to interview with Bill … Read More
NMPF "Disappointed" By Suspension of Doha Round
The National Milk Producers Federation has joined the chorus of voices from the U.S. agriculture industry in expressing disappointment over the collapse of World Trade Organization talks. According to an NMPF release, The decision by the World Trade Organization to suspend efforts aimed at achieving a breakthrough in world trade talks “is a disappointment for America’s dairy farmers, who were … Read More
Attempt to Derail Livestock Permitting Program Thwarted
Ohio is well known among State Departments of Agriculture for its Livestock Environmental Permitting Program – it is one of the most well regulated state programs in the country, permitting and inspecting over 157 large livestock operations in a state with a very tight rural-urban interface. These facilities, in the case of dairy, are larger than 700 animal units, and require a permit to build facilities, and a permit to operate once constructed. For the past year, ODA has been defending the program from an appeal waged by Citizens Against Megafarm Dairy Development before the Environmental Review Appeals Commision.
I spoke with ODA’s Director of Communication Melanie Wilt about the decision in the case, and learned how the attempt at curbing the regulatory program actually galvonized it. Listen to Melanie Wilt Discuss the ERAC Decision (7:51 mp3)
Organic Infighting Now Official
Organic and “natural” or “whole” foods comprise one of the fastest growing niches in food marketing today. Consumers are open to messaging decrying conventional commodity agriculture and touting products that are somehow more wholesome and nutritious due to their specialized production style. These interests are now attempting to eat their own, it appears.
FluNix-D Approved for Lactating Cows
The FDA has approved FluNix-D for use in lactating dairy cows, according to a release from AgriLabs of St. Joseph, MO. FluNix-D (flunixin meglumine) is a Non-Steroidal Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) that reduces the fever and inflammation caused by Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) and endotoxemia. FluNix-D may be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The compound breaks down quickly in the animal’s body … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review
Cash block cheese ended the week at $1.16 per pound, unchanged from last week, but 28 1/4-cents below a year ago. That’s when block and barrel both dropped 10 3/4-cents. Barrel closed Friday at $1.1150, down a half-cent on the week, and 28 3/4 cents below a year ago. Eleven cars of block were sold this week and 10 of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price slipped to $1.1623, down 1.6 cents. Barrel averaged $1.1670, down 0.4 cent.
Butter closed the week at $1.1525, up three quarter cents, but 43 3/4-cents below a year ago. 19 cars sold. NASS butter averaged $1.1267, down 0.2 cent.
Provided courtesy of Dairyline.
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:
Missiles Destroy Dairy Plant in Lebanon
The violence in the middle east has had an effect on the dairy business. According to a story on Mirror.co.uk, the Libanlait milk farm and processing plant, near Hosh el Sneid, in the Bekaa Valley was destroyed by missile fire. The manager sounds like a hero though.