The last days of June are ticking away, but dairy farmers and dairy organizations across the country continue to use this month to tell the special story of the dairy industry. Tell us what your state has done to celebrate the contributions of dairy farmers! Meanwhile, South Dakota Governor, Mike Rounds has declared June as Dairy Month in his state. … Read More
Pa. Dairy Task Force Visits with Local Legislators
More than 20 dairy industry representatives, including 15 dairy producers, traveled to Harrisburg earlier this month to meet with more than 20 key legislators and staffers in the capitol building. The delegation was organized by the Government Relations Committee of the Pennsylvania Dairy Task Force, with assistance from the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and the Center for Dairy Excellence. … Read More
Crop Specific Inoculation
Different crops have different requirements, which is why Pioneer offers crop-specific inoculants. Scott Dennis, Pioneer Hi-Bred ruminant microbiologist, says the goal is to get maximum performance for each crop. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-57-wdd.mp3] Scott Dennis on Crop Specific Inoculation (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here.
Vermont Farmers Cut Cows' Emissions by Altering Diets
The Associated Press recently reported on dairy farmers who have made efforts to reduce cow emissions by altering the diets of their dairy cows. By feeding flax seed, alfalfa and grass, instead of corn and soybeans, the farmers have been able to greatly reduce their carbon footprint. What do you think about climate change discussions? Do you think these are … Read More
NMPF Strategic Planning Task Force Gets Underway
In response to the current economic milk price crisis affecting dairy farmers across the country, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)’s newly-formed Strategic Planning Task Force met last week to focus on short‐term solutions and to establish an aggressive schedule for addressing longer‐term solutions to the problem. The Task Force immediately voted to recommend to the CWT Committee and the … Read More
Cow-Milking Contest Highlights Farmpark's Dairy Days
In an age where the media and animal rights activists continually get the agriculture story wrong, it’s increasingly important for producers to connect to their consumers. Dairy Days is a program that just does that, and producers kept busy educating consumers about dairy production at a recent event. Leigh Anderson and Kimi Bassett are dairy interpreters at the Lake Metroparks … Read More
Obamas Stop for Custard on Father's Day
Want to know where President Obama spent part of his Father’s Day? In a quick trip to get ice cream, Malia and Sasha took their dad to a Wisconsin-based ice cream shop called Dairy Godmother in the Washington D.C. area. (Article and photos by Jeff Zeleny of “The Caucus” Blog) At this boutique on Mount Vernon Avenue, the sign indicates … Read More
Miss America Becomes Dairy Association Spokesperson
I knew that the 2009 Miss America, Katie Stam was a gem! After writing about her in AgWired for her support of 4-H and community service, it’s in the news that this dynamic woman is now a spokesperson for the dairy industry! According to Indy’s News Center, Indiana’s first Miss America, Katie Stamm, is the new celebrity spokesperson for the … Read More
Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk
Young people tend to cut down on bone-strengthening dairy products as they enter their 20s — just when their body needs it most, new research finds. In a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, a majority of the 1,500 participants reduced their calcium intake in high school and the years immediately following high school. More than … Read More
Natalie Laubner Crowned 63rd North Dakota Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Natalie Laubner, 17, of Mandan, N.D. Natalie was crowned the 63rd North Dakota Dairy Princess allowing her to serve as the official goodwill ambassador for the nearly 250 North Dakota dairy farmers during the coming year. Natalie’s duties will include media interviews and she will be active at the North Dakota State Fair promoting the dairy industry. Dairy … Read More