CRV USA debuts the Diversity sire selection, due to launch with the April 2011 index run. As the rate of inbreeding increases in the US Holstein population, CRV has recognized the need to diversify bloodlines while protecting future genetic selection. The Diversity program was created to aid farmers with sire selection, lower inbreeding in their herds and capture the savings … Read More
NAIDC 10th Anniversary
An innovative dairy educational program celebrated its 10th anniversary March 31-April 2 in Hickory, N.C. The 10th annual contest attracted 127 college students from 30 schools across the United States and Canada. It was organized by North Carolina State University and Virginia Tech. Over 10 years, North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) has helped prepare over 3,000 students for careers … Read More
Harris Named Territory Manager
Congratulations to Mallorie Harris for being named the new ANIMART, Inc. Michigan territory manager. Forging new ground for ANIMART in Michigan, Harris will focus on providing solutions for the challenges producers face every day. She will interact with and engage producers during on-farm visits, roundtables and through participation in industry and community events. ANIMART will launch its animal health products … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted three requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Foremost Farms to sell a total of 120 metric tons (264,555 pounds) of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The product will be delivered April through June. In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey … Read More
TalkJersey Entries Due June 1
June 1 is the deadline to enter the sixth national Jersey youth presentation competition, TalkJersey. All AJCA junior or lifetime members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1, 2011, are eligible to enter the live public speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Inc., DeForest, Wis., and prizes offered by the American Jersey … Read More
Tri-State Dairy Conference
Ohio State, Purdue and Michigan State universities are partnering to present the 20th annual Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference to help dairy nutritionists better serve their farm clientele. Dairy nutritionists, industry professionals and producers who attend the April 19 and 20 conference will learn about a number of ways to best manage feeding the herd. It will be held at the … Read More
Thyen New S.D. Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Natalie Thyen for being crowned South Dakota’s 56th State Dairy Princess! Thyen, 19, is the daughter of Dan and Becky Thyen, Waverly, S.D. and is a student at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, pursuing a career as a medical assistant. Throughout the coming year, she will represent South Dakota dairy farmers at a variety of appearances, helping … Read More
Boehringer Ingelheim Dairy Life Photo Contest
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) wants you to picture your family winning the Dairy Life Photo Contest. If you couldn’t picture a better way of life than family dairy farming, here’s your chance to prove it. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., a family-owned business, is proud to introduce the Dairy Life Photo Contest. The contest is calling all dairy farm families … Read More