In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “What do you think of the LightSquared broadband internet proposal?” This controversial issue has pitted GPS services and hardware manufacturers against those who want better broadband internet service in their area and agriculture is only one of the industries that could be impacted. Interestingly, our poll results were mostly against the proposal … Read More
USDA Announces Changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes to the department, based on the Blueprint for Stronger Service. These changes are a plan that helps producers continue to drive America’s economy by streamlining operations and cutting costs. “The USDA, like families and businesses across the country, cannot continue to operate like we did 50 years ago,” said Vilsack. “We must … Read More
DFA Scholarship Due
Don’t delay – applications for the Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) annual DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship! The deadline to apply is January 13. Winners will be announced at DFA’s 14th Annual Meeting in March. The program, now in its fifth year, has awarded scholarships totaling nearly $60,000 to outstanding students planning a career in dairy, either as a producer … Read More
Staley Hired at Diamond V
Diamond V®, the global leader in fermentation technology, hired Dr. Gavin Staley as a Dairy Technical Service Specialist. Dr. Staley will provide Dairy Technical Sales, Service and Support for the states of California and Arizona and will support key accounts in the San Joaquin Valley in California. A 1984 graduate from The University of Pretoria, South Africa, Dr. Staley spent … Read More
Mohr Named YDLI Alumni Honoree
Congratulations to Bonnie Mohr of Glencoe, Minn.for being named the Holstein Foundation’s 2011 Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) Distinguished Alumni Leader Award honoree. 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. Mohr was a member of YDLI’s inaugural class held in 1994 … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 18 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 2,894 metric tons (6.380 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The product will be delivered January through June 2012. In 2011, … Read More
Expo Judges Announced
World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the official judges for our 2012 cattle shows. The 2012 World Dairy Expo theme will be “Market Fresh”and it will be held October 2-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The individuals who will be responsible for placing over 2,500 head of the finest dairy cattle in the United States and … Read More
UDIA Announce 2012 Board Officers
Congratulations to the new farmer leaders elected as officers of the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA). Chair – William Siebenborn, Trenton, Mo. 1st Vice Chair – Neil Hoff, Windthorst, Texas 2nd Vice Chair, Chair of ADA – Michael Ferguson, Senatobia, Miss. 2nd Vice Chair, Chair of NDC – Lester Hardesty, Greeley, Colo. 2nd Vice Chair, Member Relations – Paul Broering, … Read More
Butter Sculpture Unveiled
The Pennsylvania Farm Show unveiled it’s 22nd annual butter sculpture today. The sculpture depicting a young 4-H member showing his prized calf at a county fair pays tribute to the 100th anniversaries of the Pennsylvania 4-H and Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, the sculpture was crafted from … Read More
Beef Checkoff Game Shows What Cows Eat
The beef checkoff has launched a super cool, clever and creative way to educate people about what cows eat. It’s called “Cow Chow” (you have to love that!) and it’s an online game and video series designed to answer common questions about cattle diets. The 10-question game and corresponding videos encourage consumers to explore what cattle eat from birth to … Read More