Congratulations to Rachael Rott, the new North Dakota State Dairy Princess! Rott is the 18-year-old daughter of Jim and Kimberlee Rott from Anamoose, N.D. She was one of five young women vying for the opportunity to represent the state’s dairy farmers during public appearances throughout the year. The runner-up was Amy Noel, 18, of Linton. She is the daughter of … Read More
New Report Identifies Ag Priorities
A new report from the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense at Texas A&M University identifies several major priorities for developing the next generation of disease screening tools for livestock, milk and other products. The report is based on a recent collaboration between U.S. agricultural industry leaders and top scientists specializing in contagious animal disease, and is … Read More
New Dairy Balance Milk Introduced
Foster Farms Dairy has introduced Dairy Balance, a new milk line offering consumers a way to promote digestive and immune health. Dairy Balance Milk is one of the first milk brands to be fortified with the patented probiotic, GanedenBC30, and one of only a handful of probiotic-enhanced milks available to consumers, the company said in a news release. “Probiotics are … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted seven requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Darigold to sell a total of 1,281 metric tons (2.824 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, and Central America. The product will be delivered June through September. In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making … Read More
Ethanol Is A Hot Topic
So, “Will ethanol be an issue in presidential race?” Maybe, maybe not. But I’m here to tell you, when I talk to anyone in agriculture this is a very hot topic. So it will be interesting to see how the candidates deal with it. In response to our survey, 58% say yes and 42% say no. What do you think? … Read More
Midwest Dairy Awards Scholarships
Midwest Dairy Association has awarded four $1,000 scholarships to students with a dairy background. Courtney Lintker of Venedy, Ill., and Blake Telle of Uniontown, Mo., were awarded the 2011 St. Louis Division scholarships. Kevin Hildebrandt of South Beloit, Ill., and Kristin Plager of Pearl City, Ill., were awarded the 2011 Chicago Division scholarships. The scholarship program has received an enthusiastic … Read More
Neogen Corporation Receives FDA Approval
Neogen Corporation has received approval from the FDA and National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) for its quick and easy BetaStar® Plus assay, developed for use in the United States to detect dairy antibiotic residues, including ceftiofur, in milk. This approval allows milk producers and processors in the U.S. to use Neogen’s new test to comply with FDA regulations … Read More
Pa. Proclaims June Dairy Month
Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett, officially proclaimed June Dairy Month last week in Harrisburg, Pa. After, Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program staff members built a giant ice cream sundae in celebration. The highlight of the day was the building and serving of the famous giant ice cream sundae, made with 90 gallons of Turkey Hill ice cream. Pennsylvania … Read More
Jersey National Heifer Sale Benefits Youth
The annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. will be held June 22-25 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. The National Heifer Sale, on Saturday, June 25 at 3:00 p.m. will feature 73 live heifers, plus 4 more lots of embryos—that have been donated by their owners. These are Vision Gifts to the endowment of a new … Read More
Buffers Approved for Organic Feeds
Two rumen buffers manufactured by Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition—ARM & HAMMER® Feed Grade Sodium Bicarbonate and SQ-810® Natural Sodium Sesquicarbonate—have been listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production. OMRI is an independent agency that reviews and evaluates products for use under the USDA’s National Organic Program Rule in organic production and processing. ARM … Read More