Vermeer Corporation introduces the newest partner in its forage product line with Vermeer brand netwrap – Vermeer™ Net, available for 4’ and 5’ balers, and Rebel™ net, designed for Vermeer Rebel® Series Balers. Featuring superior net strength for ultimate bale protection, Vermeer brand netwrap is produced in a unique green, black and white color scheme for easy identification of the … Read More
University Study Explores Milk's Potential
A South Dakota State University study is helping provide better understanding of the potential use of some milk products to lower the risk of colon tumors. Associate professor Ashraf Hassan of SDSU’s Dairy Science Department and graduate student Darshan Purohit focused partly on the chemopreventive properties of milk fermented with lactic cultures that produce exopolysaccharides. Fermented milks are consumed in … Read More
Three Honored by Dairymen's Association
Congratulations to Logan Bower, Blain, Pa., Sheryl Vanco, Bear Lake, Pa. and Robert C. Goodling Jr., all who were honored by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Bower was named the 2012 Charles E. Cowan Memorial Award recipient; Vanco was named the 2012 Distinguished Dairy Woman recipient; and Goodling Jr.was awarded the 2012 Extension Award. “The awards are intended to recognize those … Read More
DeLaval Rotary Chosen as Top Ten
DeLaval AMR™, the world’s first automatic milking rotary system, was chosen as a Top-10 New Product at World Ag Expo 2012. This revolutionary solution for high-capacity automatic milking was chosen by a group of judges made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals. Since its introduction in September 2010, DeLaval AMR has won multiple industry awards including the Gold Medal … Read More
Jersey All American Winners
The Jersey All American and Reserve All American winners of 2011 have been announced by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Leading the list was the All American Four-Year-Old Cow, Pine Haven SSM Marmie, the 2011 National Grand Champion for owners Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder of Tremont, Ill. “Marmie” was named Supreme Champion of the North American … Read More
Iowa Governor Pledges Committment to Fuel Up to Play 60
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has pledged his commitment to child health and wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school health and wellness program that encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day. The Governor joined Lieutenant Governor, Kim Reynolds; Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey; Director of Department of Public Health, Dr. … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 36 requests for export assistance from Bongards, Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Upstate-Niagara subsidiary O-AT-KA and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 2,829 metric tons (6.237 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 2,043 metric tons (4.504 million pounds) … Read More
Farm Equipment Sales May Be Higher This Year
Just in time for the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show, our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How do you think farm equipment sales will do this year compared to last?” Things are looking bright for exhibitors here since 48% said Higher. However, 34% said Lower and 18% said Same. I think that’s a positive outlook. What do you think? Our … Read More
Hardy and Fenola Win Production Contest
Congratulations to Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., for winning the National Jersey Youth Production Contest with his cow, Sniders Future Fenola. The contest drew 88 entries from 52 Jersey youth across the United States. Rankings are made in two divisions. Division I includes first lactation records, provided the cow calved for the first time before 30 months of age. All other … Read More
Lower-Calorie Flavored Milk Well Received
School children showed a favorable response to lower-calorie flavored milk products, according to research funded by the Dairy Research Institute®, which is primarily funded by the dairy checkoff program. The study demonstrated that elementary students who consumed reformulated flavored milk, which contained less than or equal to 150 calories (8-ounce serving), were as likely to drink most of their milk … Read More