Congratulations to Hawaiian dairy farmers! For the first time in 11 years, they posted an increase year-over-year in milk production! Hawaii milk production increased 15 percent in 2009, the first time in 11 years the state has seen a year-over-year production increase, according to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hawaii’s total milk production in 2009 … Read More
Scholarships Available
Students, apply today for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB) scholarships. Completed applications are due by May 31, 2010. NDPRB, through Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), annually awards up to 19 $1,500 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students (sophomore through senior) enrolled in college/university programs that emphasize dairy. Majors include: communications/public relations, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science, and … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
The cash block cheese price closed the first Friday in May at $1.38 per pound, down three-quarters on the week, but 24 1/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.3725, also down three quarters, but 31 3/4-cents above a year ago when the barrels bottomed out at $1.0550. Eight cars of block traded hands on the week and 10 … Read More
Dairy Expo Introduces New Interactive Map
Planning to visit the 2010 World Dairy Expo? Before you pack the car, take some time to visit the new interactive website where you can learn more about each of the 750-plus companies participating in this year’s show. Mark your calendars – the show will take place September 28 through October 2 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. … Read More
N.Y.'s Congressman Bill Owens Named to Ag Committee
Congressman Bill Owens from New York State has announced his appointment to the House Committee on Agriculture. He will join colleagues on the panel that has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of various federal agencies. “Upstate N.Y. agriculture is a major driver of our entire state’s economy, and now our region has a larger role in the … Read More
WMMB Announces Election Results
Congratulations to the Wisconsin dairy farmers named to the 2010 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) board of directors. There were 21 candidates running for eight board member positions. Of the 4,187 dairy producers in the election districts, 25.6% returned mail-in ballots. That number is up from 16.7% during the 2009 elections. Each licensed dairy operation within the affected district received … Read More
Dual Purpose Hybrids
In this edition of Forage Forum, Pioneer livestock information manager Steve Soderlund discusses the benefits of dual-purpose hybrids, which can allow a producer greater flexibility, depending on environmental conditions and feed needs. Listen to the podcast here: [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-74-wdd.mp3] Steve Soderland on dual purpose hybrids (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to Forage … Read More
Test Herd to Avoid Parasite Resistance
As reports of internal parasite resistance to deworming treatments are on the upswing, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) is urging herd managers to test first, then treat, to avoid both the overuse and underuse of anthelmintics that can lead to a resistance problem. Overuse is the result of producers deworming too often, and underuse occurs when too little product is … Read More
Apply Now for BQA Award
Attention dairy farmers – applications for the third annual National Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Award are now being accepted. The National BQA Award will recognize one outstanding beef and dairy farmer that best demonstrate animal care and handling principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their respective operations. A common trait among all contest entrants must be a strong … Read More
New Hay and Forage Tool
Nikkel Iron Works introduces a new tool for hay and forage producers. Dur-Adjust™ features a dual spring and rod system for DARF Hay Rakes to help harvest a better quality crop. As an option for the spring and chain assembly, the new system: • Prolongs the life of key components • Provides precise height control • Reduces unwanted wheel lift … Read More