South Dakota’s milk quality has room for improvement, according to South Dakota State University extension dairy specialist Alvaro Garcia. “A quick look at milk quality changes between 2006 and 2010 comparing South Dakota with two of our neighboring states shows there’s still room for improvement in the area,” Garcia said. Since 2006, somatic cell counts have been decreasing at a … Read More
Rising Milk Production Boosts Corn Sales
Milk production is on the rise according to the latest report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Milk production in the 23 major States during November totaled 14.7 billion pounds, up 2.2 percent from November 2010. October revised production at 15.2 billion pounds, was up 2.5 percent from October 2010. The report indicates that production increases came from both a … Read More
Holstein Seeks Classifier
Holstein Association USA, Inc. is looking for an energetic, self-starter to become a member of their classification team with primary responsibility to objectively evaluate dairy cattle in the Classification program. The successful candidate will have an extensive dairy background and knowledge of the dairy industry. Competence in accurately evaluating dairy cattle conformation, the ability to maintain composure and self-confidence under … Read More
Barham Has New Specialist at Jersey
Congratulations to Brad Barham, of Calhoun, Tenn., for being named the American Jersey Association’s Business Development Specialist. In this newly created position, Barham will market and provide customer support for internet-based Herd Services, genomic testing services and young sire development programs, in addition to seeking new domestic and international business for the USJersey organizations. He will be based in the … Read More
Internships Available
Attention students! Midwest Dairy Association is seeking applicants to several internships. These are an excellent opportunity for students interested in communications, public relations, marketing, food science or agribusiness. The intern must positively represent Midwest Dairy Association objectives as they gain practical experience in communication, public relations and marketing programs for dairy products. 2012 Summer Positions Available St. Paul, Minnesota: Position … Read More
Attend Missouri Dairy Forum
Missouri dairy farmers and allied industry members are invited to attend the Missouri Dairy Forum and Trade Show, January 27-28, 2012 in Springfield, Mo. The Dairy Forum brings together seven dairy organizations including the MDA, Missouri Holstein Association, Missouri Brown Swiss Association, Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association, Missouri Jersey Cattle Club, Missouri Dairy Growth Council and the Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers … Read More
Balance Amino Acids for Improved Production
For many dairy nutritionists and farmers, the next step to higher milk protein content is balancing amino acid levels in the herd’s rations. When the ration’s amino acid levels are matched to the cow’s biological needs, the cow’s nutritional status improves. To achieve this goal, the ration fed typically includes a rumen-protected, metabolizable methionine. The most common result is an … Read More
Christmas Gift List Choices
Gadgets – 28%, are tops on the Christmas gift list according to our lates ZimmPoll, followed closely by Paying Bills – 25%. Those choices were followed by Clothes, 19%; Other, 14%; Farm Equipment, 9% and Tools, 5%. I find it very interesting that no one chose Food! Wow. Food makes a great gift don’t you think? Maybe we’re all so … Read More
Pa. Center Opens Enrollement
Pennsylvania dairy producers who want to tap into the knowledge of a personal team of dairy industry experts to improve their operations and profitability can enroll in the 2012 On-Farm Dairy Resource Team Program offered by the state’s Center for Dairy Excellence. “Profit teams are a valuable tool for any dairy farm family,” said John Frey, executive director of the … Read More
12 Days of Ice Cream!
It’s our favorite time of year – time for Turkey Hill’s annual 12 Days of Ice Cream! Starting on Wednesday, December 14, Turkey Hill’s Ice Cream Journal will celebrate the holiday season by giving away a different ice cream-related gift each day to one commenter chosen at random. This year’s 12 Days of Ice Cream prizes include an ice cream … Read More