There’s been a date change on the upcoming Senate Ag Committee review of USDA Dairy Programs:
New Officers For WDPA
The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association has some new leadership. At their Dairy Symposium which was just held in Galena, IL, the following people were elected as officers for 2007:
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:
Young Holstein Breeders Award
Spencer and Stacey Hackett, Rice, Minn., have been selected as the 2005 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders by the Holstein Association USA, Inc. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder award was started in 1988 to recognize significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein breeders. It is one of the highest honors that the Holstein Association can bestow upon a member. The purpose of … Read More
Cutting Edge Alfalfa Chopping
Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional sciences for Pioneer Hi-Bred, weighs in on the recent interest in the dairy industry about how alfalfa can and should be chopped. The catalyst is the popularity of disk mowers, which allow chopping much lower to the ground. This can increase yields, but at what cost in stand longevity and forage quality?
Pioneer Hi-Bred Introduces First Dairy Podcast
Announcing the first podcast for dairy producers.
US Grains Council Opens Chinese Dairy Training Center
Less than two hours drive from Beijing, US farmers are building demand for corn and soybeans by encouraging development of the Chinese dairy industry. Much as they have done with the poultry industries of countries like Morrocco and others, the US Grains Council is working to build demand for feed grains by training livestock producers in potentially lucrative overseas markets.
Accelerated Genetics YP Summer Meltdown
The Accelerated Genetics Young Producer Summer Meltdown took place recently in Fond Du Lac, WI. Here’s a picture of them at one of the stops on the program. You can find out more about this year’s program on their website.
Ralph Keeling Award Nominations Open
If you know of someone involved in the dairy industry in Iowa who you feel has done an outstanding job then consider nominating them for the Ralph Keeling Leadership Award. This award program is coordinated by the Iowa State Dairy Association. You can find the nominating for here. Nominations are due by July 14.
Happy 4th of July To You
We wish you and your family a very happy 4th of July celebration.
Stay safe and enjoy the fireworks wherever you are.
We’ll have more news on Wednesday.