Dr. Elisabeth Hagen has been appointed as Under Secretary for Food Safety of the USDA by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “There is no higher priority at USDA than ensuring that Americans have access to a safe and healthy food supply, and Dr. Hagen’s background as the Chief Medical Officer and senior executive within USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted six requests from members for assistance in selling cheese and butter to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The products will be delivered September 2010 through February 2011. Dairy Farmers of America will receive help in exporting 240,300 pounds of cheese. Darigold had one request accepted for 110,200 pounds of butter, CDI/Challenge … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
The cash dairy market seemed to ignore the bearish milk production data. Block cheese closed Friday at $1.6475 per pound, up 2 3/4-cents on the week, and 25 3/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.6150, up 3 cents on the week, and 24 1/2-cents above a year ago. The gains all came on unfilled bids. No cheese was … Read More
New Gold Standards Announced
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) announces its second set of Gold Standards to help set benchmarks for calf and heifer producers. The benchmarks provide a goal to meet in raising animals. The Gold Standards II establishes standards for the production and performance of Holstein heifers, from 6 months of age to freshening, across the United States. Pfizer Animal … Read More
Milk Production and Herd Size Expanding
U.S. dairy operators are expanding herds again and that will mean more production next year. The latest USDA milk report shows July output 3% ahead of July a year ago, at 15.3 billion pounds. Production per cow in the 23 major states averaged 1,830 pounds for July, 59 pounds above July 2009. The total herd size is still smaller than … Read More
Apply for Fred Stout Award
Jersey cattle youth are encouraged to apply for the 2011 Fred Stout Experience awards. The application is open to high school graduates who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle. The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of … Read More
Distillers Grains Can Supplement Bad Hay
The ethanol co-product distillers grains offer a way to supplement bad hay being baled for winter feed this year. During field days this month at University of Missouri Forage research centers, extension regional livestock specialist Chris Zumbrunnen told participants that distillers grains, which offer up to 30 percent protein, can pick up the slack when the hay quality falls short. … Read More
Creamer New Intern at Select Sires
Congratulations to Molly Creamer, of Prospect, Ohio for being selected as the beef-sire marketing intern for Select Sires Inc. Her responsibilities include assisting with promotional projects, including sire and progeny photography and videography, preparation of promotional materials, and obtaining information for the beef website. Creamer is a senior at The Ohio State University majoring in animal science with a minor … Read More
CWT Weekly Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted a total of nine bids from members for assistance in selling cheese, butter and anhydrous milkfat to customers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The products will be delivered September through February 2010. Dairy Farmers of America had two bids for assistance accepted to help export 3.0 million pounds of anhydrous milkfat … Read More
Silage Chopping Time
As the choppers start to roll across the country, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist Kevin Putnam discusses some management considerations for chopping corn silage. Corn heat units in many areas are ahead of schedule, triggering harvest. Putman discusses proper chopper set up, inoculant options and other factors for achieving optimum quality. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer … Read More