The Pioneer Forage Media Day has started with class in session at their Livestock Nutrition Center near Des Moines, IA. We have a very good attendance from the ag media. Right now we’re listening to the first presentation by Bill Curran on corn silage reearch. He’s giving us a complete overview of their process for testing and evaluating genetics of … Read More
Attending Pioneer Hi-Bred Forage Day
Pioneer Hi-Bred has invited ag media to attend a day filled with information on their forage products. The Pioneer Livestock Nutrition Center (PLNC), Pioneer experts will provide the latest updates on technologies designed for producers and forage growers to get the most return on their investment. Pioneer provides the entire range of seed genetics, crop-specific forage additives, revolutionary Corn Fiber … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The markets had the Labor Day weekend and holiday to digest the Dairy Products report however the block cheese price closed the holiday shortened week at $1.27 per pound, unchanged on the week, but 63 1/4-cents below a year ago when they jumped almost 12 cents and appeared to be headed toward topping $2.00 again. … Read More
Iowa Dairy Farmer Testifies Sector in a 'Price-Cost Squeeze'
The High Plains Journal recently reported on an increasing number of dairy producers whom are standing up to tell others about the dire situation they have found themselves in during the past year. Here is what the article had to say… America’s dairy producers find themselves in a “price-cost squeeze” between plummeting milk prices and feed costs that have remained … Read More
Dairy Cow Culling Remains Strong
According to AgWeb.com, dairy culling remains strong in the United States dairy herd. Are you culling many of your cows? Does this ring true in your area? U.S. dairy farmers sent 228,000 dairy cows to slaughter through Federally-inspected plants in July, USDA reports this morning. That’s 19,000 more than July of 2008 but 28,000 head less than June of this … Read More
Lincoln First Woman to Lead Senate Ag Committee
Congratulation to Senator Blanche Lincoln on becoming the first woman to head the Senate agriculture committee! Lincoln comes to her new position under leadership changes made because of Ted Kennedy’s death. Lincoln, D-Ark., said implementing the new federal farm bill and ending the trade embargo with Cuba are among the top issues facing the Senate panel. ”I’ve always supported opening … Read More
Minn. Dairy Research and Promotion Council Seeks Candidates
The Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council is seeking candidates to run for board positions in 11 statewide districts. Candidates will represent dairy farmers in their district and make decisions regarding the expenditure of dairy check-off funds. Candidates should be active dairy farmers who are well-informed members of their community and interested in check-off promotion programs. Interested candidates should contact … Read More
MSU Unveils First Large-Animal MRI
Michigan State University‘s College of Veterinary Medicine is now armed with the first large-animal MRI ever at an academic institution, a move that will allow veterinarians to tackle research questions and greatly impact both animal and human health. The magnetic resonance imaging machine, which recently became fully operational and has a 70-centimeter opening that is nearly 50 percent larger than … Read More
Outgoing Pa. Ag Secretary Dennis Wolff Heads to Lobbying Firm
Dennis Wolff, Pennsylvania’s outgoing secretary of agriculture, is joining the partnership at the lobbying firm of Versant Strategies. He had announced his resignation in August. Wolff’s role at Versant is effective Sept. 14, where he will work with the network of producers, consumers, and private and public organizations that make up the state’s agricultural community. Wolff was confirmed as Gov. … Read More
Novus Unveils DairyBalance.com
The first presenter this morning at the Novus International Media Day was Stephanie Gable, Marketing Manager, Ruminants. Stephanie gave us the lowdown on how Novus is helping dairy producers achieve “oxidative balance” in their herd. They’ve found that just like with human beings, when dairy cows come under stress from oxidation they become less productive. So to prevent it and … Read More