Dairy Markets Week in Review Traders viewed the milk production report as bearish although cash cheese moved higher for the sixth week in a row. The block price climbed to $1.40 per pound on Wednesday, but gave back a penny the next day and closed Friday at $1.39, up 2 3/4-cents on the week, and the highest it’s been since … Read More
Robert Schauf Receives Elite Breeder Award
The Holstein Association USA has honored Robert Schauf, Barron, Wis. with the 2009 Elite Breeder Award. The award recognizes a Holstein breeder who bred outstanding animals, making a notable contribution to the advancement of the Holstein breed in the United States. Through his early years working with Registered cattle, Schauf developed a breeding philosophy based on strong cow families, striving … Read More
PDPW Educational Calendar is Announced
Dairy producers in Wisconsin have the opportunity to hone their skills and learn new ones with the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) 2009-2010 educational workshops. Mark your calendar to attend these dynamic events – you need not be a PDPW member to attend. Everyone is welcome – now get learning! “The workshops and tours slated for the rest of … Read More
Cargill, Idaho Power get OK for dung power pact
The Associated Press recently reported a business decision made between Cargill and Idaho Power for utilizing manure to generate power. Check it out below. Cargill Inc. has gotten the green light from the state Public Utilities Commission for a plan to supply Idaho Power Co. with 2.13 megawatts of electricity from the Minneapolis-based agricultural conglomerate’s poop-to-power plant near Jerome. Cargill’s … Read More
Dairy Farmers Meet with State, National Representatives
While it may be tough to share personal stories of difficulties in these volatile dairy markets, that’s exactly what dairy producers recently did to an audience of 400 dairy farmers and politicians. An interesting story in the LancasterOnline. Here is an excerpt… Terry Shuey, a fifth-generation dairy farmer, described an idyllic life she and her family once enjoyed while working … Read More
Fort Dodge Dairy Producer Short Course
Here is our next installment in a series of online Dairy Producer Short Courses from our sponsor, Fort Dodge Animal Health. Our topic this week is BVD Vaccination: Staying One Jump Ahead. The BVD virus taught dairy producers not to take it for granted when it killed thousands of cows in 1993. Its ability to mutate presents a challenge when … Read More
Bunker Set Up and Management
Bunker management can have a serious impact on the nutritional value of silage. Most management revolves around keeping oxygen out of the forage mass. Paul Porter, Pioneer dairy specialist, looks at some keys to bunker management. Listen to this edition of Forage Forum here: [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-61-wdd.mp3] Paul Porter on Bunker Management (5:45 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum … Read More
Live Robotic Milking Demo Featured at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
The 2009 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show will be such a unique opportunity for dairy farmers to see the latest in dairy technology and more! Held September 15,16 &17, at Canada’s Outdoor Park, in Woodstock, Ontario, the ishow will be the first time in North America,a live robotic milking demonstration will be featured. Showcased by the Lely Astronaut A3 Robotic Milking … Read More
Van Beek Natural Science Introduces CalviRanch for Newborn Calves
Van Beek Natural Science is excited to introduce CalviRanch, a feed supplement that protects newborn calves from stress induced scours with its unique mode of action. The right balance of pectin and charcoal help remove toxins while coating the intestinal wall, thus proactively working against GI problems before they start. In addition, CalviRanch contains DFMs and enzymes, which promote digestive … Read More
World Dairy Summit to be Held in September
The International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit is coming soon! Held September 20–24 at the Maritim Hotel, Berlin, Germany, the annual conference will once again tackle issues that are ‘top-of-mind’ for the industry. Leading scientific and industry experts will address current economic and political challenges facing the global dairy sector. The objective is to improve the overall performance of the … Read More