The Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Wisconsin Beef Council were exhibiting at World Dairy Expo. Lucinda Williams is a dairy producer and Vice Chair of the Beef Board. She says they were there to remind dairy producers that they’re also beef producers. I got there just in time to sample some of their flat iron steaks they were serving. In … Read More
Precision For Your Dairy From John Deere
One of the ways dairy farmers can use precision agriculture is in the area of forage production. So how about measuring the moisture in yours very precisely? John Deere was on location at World Dairy Expo once again to showcase their HarvestLab Moisture Sensor. I met and spoke with Luke Kerns. he says the unit uses a near infrared sensor … Read More
BASF Plant Science Sponsors Virtual Farm Tour
One of the features of World Dairy Expo is the virtual farm tours. BASF Plant Science sponsored one by State University of New York – Cobleskill. Jerry Weigel, Global Nutrition Manager, says these tours allow producers to look at some of the top dairies in the country and they also allow those same dairies to showcase their innovative ideas. He … Read More
Beautiful Day At World Dairy Expo
I’ve spent most of this morning and early afternoon doing some more interviews which will be featured as episodes of our Milking Parlor Podcast in coming days. The weather has been beautiful for Expo this year and the show continues into the weekend. However, I’m heading on home which is a long drive so feel free to check out the … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash crash happened Tuesday on cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, though there was a short lived rally on Thursday. When the dust settled Friday morning the blocks has fallen to $1.81 per pound, down 13 cents on the week and 7 1/2-cents below that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.7925, down … Read More
Marion Barlass Dairy Woman of the Year
This year’s World Dairy Expo Dairy Woman of the Year is Marion Barlass. She has a family farm where they milk about 400 Jerseys. I got to meet her during the Talk Session. She’s seen here getting interviewed by another reporter after the session. Marion says she’s very honored to have been chosen. “I feel like I’m a representative of … Read More
McCain Campaign Visits World Dairy Expo
We had a kind of impromptu visit by the Wisconsin McCain-Palin Farm and Ranch Team at Expo. Heading up the group of mostly college students was James Harsdorf, a dairy farmer and former WI Sec. of Agriculture. He made an opening statement and then lets a couple of the students talk before answering some questions. One of the questions he … Read More
GEA Farm Technologies Poised For Growth
When the GEA Farm Technologies brand was launched this week we had Dr. Armin Tietjen on hand. He’s the Head of Corporate Marketing and works in the home office. One of the things he’s responsible for is looking at acquisition opportunities for the company and it sounds like we may see some new activity in this regard in the future. … Read More
Davisco Foods Receives Governor's International Honor
Davisco Foods International, Inc. has won the Governor’s International Trade Award. This award honors Minnesota companies, organizations and individuals who have excelled in the international marketplace. The award highlights the crucial role exporting plays in Minnesota’s economy and recognizes the recipient’s efforts to expand and promote the state’s exports. For sixty-five years, Davisco, a privately held, three generation family owned … Read More
New Butterfat Production Leader
The Holstein breed has a new record breaking cow – MS Bayless Champ Flipper-ET. “Flipper”, a four-year-old Registered Holstein, is the new all-time champion for butterfat production in a single lactation. She is owned by Derek Page, Mt. Vernon, Mo. who farms with his parents, Leon and Betty. Calving at 3 years 9 months of age, Flipper completed a 365-day … Read More