Pioneer Hi-Bred is recommending that producers across the country concentrate on the moisture levels of corn as a signal that their crop is ready for harvest. This important step will help ensure a high yield for the producer. Read more below for more tips on the correct time to harvest. “If growers wait for brown leaves, especially with today’s modern … Read More
Triple Calcium Bolus Available
AgriLabs introduces a new tool for dairy producers, the Triple Calcium Bolus, a fast acting bolus that contains three calcium compounds. Featuring an industry-high 44 grams of available calcium from calcium propionate, calcium chloride and calcium carbonate, it provides both rapid and sustained release of this important mineral. Unlike other calcium boluses, which can take hours to begin delivering calcium … Read More
New Jersey Milk Goes Local
Tomorrow consumers in New Jersey will be able to purchase their milk from cows that reside in their state – distributor Consolidated Dairies is launching a local milk called Jersey Fresh Skim Free. Banking on a movement to promote eating locally grown foods, the state’s agriculture department is promising that 100 percent of Jersey Fresh Skim Free comes entirely from … Read More
Outbreak in Britian
This is terrible news to have to report – an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Britian. Authorities in that country are working tiredlessly to contain the outbreak. British authorities rushed to halt an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease Saturday by slaughtering and then incinerating 60 cattle on an infected farm near London. Hours later, Britain’s environmental agency announced that the strain … Read More
Larry Tande Discusses the Farm Bill
While evaluating cattle at the Ohio State Fair last week, newly minted Vice President of Holstein Association USA Larry Tande commented on issues facing the dairy industry, including the Association’s thoughts on the House Farm Bill proposal passed last month: [audio:http://www.buckeyeag.com/LarryTande.mp3]
IDairy Announces Partnership with USDA
IDairy, a consortium of dairy cattle associations formed in 2005 to promote NAIS in the dairy industry, announced today a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to facilitate the registration of dairy farm, dairy calf and heifer grower premises as part of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). IDairy members include National Milk Producers Federation, American Jersey Cattle … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash cheese market saw some strength the last week of July. Block cheese closed Friday at $1.9025 per pound, up 4 3/4-cents on the week, and 70 3/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.8625, up 1 1/2-cents on the week, and 70 1/4-cents above a year ago. Six cars of each traded … Read More
"Downer" Cattle Ban
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a permanent ban on the slaughter of “downer” cattle (those that are unable to stand or walk). The inability to stand or walk can be a clinical sign of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Under the rule, cattle that are injured after they pass pre-slaughter inspection will be reevaluated … Read More
Strunk New CEO
The Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for cheeses and other dairy products, said Thursday it has a new chief executive officer. Harold Strunk, a former executive at Eagle Family Foods, will succeed Jim McMullen, who recently stepped down. Strunk will begin his role as president and CEO of the nearly 100-year-old cooperative on Aug. 15.
Kroger to Complete rbST Transition
The Kroger Co., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced that it will complete the transition of milk it processes and sells in its stores to a certified rBST-free supply by February 2008. Kroger is one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains. The company said its decision was based on customer feedback in the markets it serves. Earlier this year, Kroger … Read More