USDA has announced the appointment of eight new members and reappointment of five incumbents to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Newly appointed were: John B. Fiscalini, Modesto, Calif. (Region 2, shortened term); Ronald E. Shelton, Greeley, Colo. (Region 3); Harold A. Wick, Austin, Colo. (Region 3); Byron A. Lehman, Newton, Kan. (Region 4); Kenton W. Holle, Mandan, N.D. … Read More
Different Strains of Inoculants
Have you ever wondered how inoculants work and what job each inoculant strain serves? Scott Dennis, Pioneer Hi-Bred technical services manager for forage additives, sorts through the information, explaining the role for each strain and the impact it has on silages. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-44-wdd.mp3] Scott Dennis on Inoculant Strains (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. … Read More
Mexican-Style Cheese Melting Into U.S.
Until just a few years ago, Mexican-style cheese wasn’t readily available in the United States. To taste its fresh simplicity, you had to go to Mexico. There, in restaurants, mercados, households or from street vendors, you could get crumbly, salty sprinkles of cotija cheese on top of fragrant mashed beans. Or, warm Oaxaca cheese (sometimes called quesillo) melted onto small, … Read More
Jersey Christmas Cards
The Jersey Association has announced the release of their 2009 Christmas cards. Order yours today!
Switzerland Animal Rights Legislation Includes Goldfish
Switzerland has adopted new animal protection legislation which spells out in exhaustive detail how all domestic animals are to be treated, including pets, farm animals or those destined for scientific experiments. Wild animals are also covered by the law if they reside in zoos or circuses. The new law even goes as far as to specify in great detail how … Read More
Favored Inc. Introduces Omega-3 Milk
Favored Inc. has launched a new brand of milk that provides beneficial nutrients through natural means. The products — half-gallon varieties of whole, reduced fat, low fat and fat free milk — provide a natural source of healthful Omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, nutrients. The products are available at Indiana’s Marsh Supermarkets and participating Big Y World Class … Read More
Pa. Producer Panel to Offer Insights
Six Pennsylvania dairy producers will share how they improved the profitability of their farms by increasing milk production during a free forum at the 2008 Pennsylvania Dairy Profitability Forum. The forum is hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at two locations from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 and 19. In … Read More
Semex Supports Jersey Scholarship Fund
On September 30 officials of the Semex Alliance, Guelph, Ontario, presented a check for $1,750 in support of the American Jersey Cattle Association Scholarship Fund in Madison, Wis., David Chamberlain, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association, and Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO, accepted the contribution, the largest donation made to the Jersey educational endowment during 2008. Joining Semex … Read More
NMPF's Kozak Offers Five Points for Future
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Jerry Kozak presented an inspiring and impassioned speech during the 2008 Joint Annual Meeting. The meeting brings together dairy farmers and industry leaders from NMPF, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA). Kozak suggested that the dairy industry needs to chart a new course for the future in … Read More
USDA Proposes New Grazing Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed stricter grazing standards for cows certified to produce organic dairy products, increasing grazing days to at 120 days a year. Also, thirty percent of the cows’ feed must be from such grazing, rather than being fed organically produced food in a feedlot or an indoor facility. The change, eight years in the … Read More