The first news I found here at Expo came from our sponsor, GEA Farm Technologies. I know we’ve been promoting WestfaliaSurge but the company is re-launching their brand and this post and interviews will help explain it. Basically, WestfaliaSurge is now a part of the new GEA Farm Technologies. The CEO and President of GEA Farm Technologies is Vern Foster. … Read More
Welcome to 2008 World Dairy Expo
Hello and welcome to the 2008 World Dairy Expo. It’s a brisk fall morning in Madison and I’m sure that’s not bothering the cows! I’ve already attended my first press conference with the new GEA Farm Technologies and will have more on that shortly. In the meantime, feel free to check my photo album as it grows over the next … Read More
Evaluating Cost Effective Feed Options
Feed prices are high and look to remain on the high end. There are some factors for producers to keep in mind for their dairy operation. According to Leo Brown, livestock information manager for Pioneer Hi-Bred, producers should evaluate cost-effective feed ingredients, look for good buys, manage the basics of feeding on the farm and keep cows in top reproductive … Read More