Are you looking to start grazing your dairy cattle, or to learn how to improve your current grazing herd? Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) 2011 Grazing Conference will feature a dynamic lineup of producers and industry experts sharing their strategies, tips and tricks for sustaining high-performance, pasture-based dairies. Featured conference sessions include: Creating a Millionaire Model Grazing Dairy-Larry Tranel, … Read More
Wis. Farms Honored by DBA
Congratulations to Crave Brothers Farm, LLC and Larson Family & Larson Acres, both who were honored by the Dairy Business Association (DBA) at their Annual Business Conference held at the Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club in Madison, Wisconsin last week. DBA Advocate of the Year Award – Crave Brothers Farm LLC Charlie, George, Tom and Mark Crave, along with their … Read More
Oh Santa…How About Some Green For The Holidays?
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve got no place to go, Fill Out a Survey! Fill Out a Survey! Fill Out a Survey! The snow doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Fill Out a Survey! Fill Out a … Read More
Jersey Association Seeks Nominations
January 15, 2011 is the deadline for nominations for four awards to be presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., June 22-25, 2011. Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 13 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Land O’Lakes, and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 894 metric tons (1.971 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The product will be delivered December 2010 through June 2011, with 80% to be delivered … Read More
Geppert Recognized by Holstein Foundation
Congratulations to Kate Geppert of Columbia, Mo. for being named the 2010 Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) Distinguished Alumni Leader Award recipient by the Holstein Foundation. This award annually recognizes YDLI alumni who have made notable contributions and utilized skills gained during their YDLI participation for the betterment of the dairy industry. Geppert was a member of the first YDLI … Read More
DBA Elects New Leadership
Members of the Dairy Business Association (DBA) gathered in Madison this week for their 11th Annual Business Conference for educational and networking opportunities as well as to elect members to their Board of Directors. Two members were re-elected and one is new to the board. “DBA is so very fortunate to have a large contingency of first-rate dairy producers and … Read More
French Urges Congress to Address Estate Tax
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) joined nine other farm and agriculture organizations yesterday to urge members of Congress to address estate tax reform during the lame-duck session. Dairy farmer Billy French of Maurertown, Va., who operates French Bros. Dairy, a 125-head dairy and a 200-head cow/calf operation, spoke on behalf of NMPF about his experiences inheriting a multi-generational farm. … Read More
Survey Drawing Winner
The Survey Monkey has spoken and the winner is …. drum roll, please…. Jamie Wilson with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Jamie reads Domestic Fuel and says she is most interested in stories related to ethanol. We sincerely appreciate her taking the time to fill out the survey so we can learn more about our audiences on all the … Read More