Raj Lall, president and CEO of Vets Plus, Inc. (VPI) in Knapp, Wisc.; and John Vrieze, owner of Emerald/Baldwin Dairies (Emerald, Wisc.; Baldwin, Wis.); announce a partnership between the two businesses. The agreement, which has the option to renew annually, will allow VPI to conduct field trials at Emerald Dairy, as well as utilize their on-site classroom and facilities for … Read More
Stanley Cup Runth Over with Chocolate Milk
The Los Angeles Kings’ hockey team defeated the New Jersey Devils on Monday night to claim the Stanley Cup trophy. The first player to receive the trophy for a day was team captain, Dustin Brown. All of the other Kings players and some staff members will get to have the trophy for a day over the summer, during which they … Read More
Forage Forum on Managing Drying Cycle for Alfalfa
Pioneer Hi-Bred‘s Forage Forum is back and our first podcast topic explores how to manage your drying cycle for alfalfa. Dan Wiersma is Pioneer Livestock Information Manger for the northern business unit, which covers Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota – regions that represent a good percentage of the cows and alfalfa acres in the United States. Listen to what … Read More
Dairy Shrine Announces Winners
National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the winners of the Guest of Honor, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, Graduate Dairy Production and Progressive Dairy Producer awards for this year. These awards were designed to honor dairy industry leaders that have already or will soon contribute to strengthening and enlivening the dairy industry. Dr. David Galton is the Guest … Read More
Holstein Foundation Hosting Silent Auction
The Holstein Foundation is hosting a silent auction at the 2012 National Holstein Convention, June 27-30, in Springfield, Mo., with proceeds benefiting Holstein Foundation youth and young adult programs, such as dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy, Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), and educational workbooks. A one-of-a-kind, limited edition “Foster Mothers of the Human Race” print has been generously donated by Hoard’s … Read More
NMPF and IDFA Oppose Raw Milk Amendment
The two organizations representing America’s dairy farmers and dairy foods companies jointly announced their opposition to a proposal in the Senate that would allow the interstate sales of raw milk. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill, No. 2180, that would allow the direct sale of raw milk and raw milk products across state … Read More
Vote Now For SAMMY MVP
The SAMMY 2012 top 25 have been chosen. Take a moment to head over to their website and vote for your winner. The top 25 SAMMY winners have been chosen by our celebrity judges, got milk?® and USA TODAY®. Now it’s YOUR turn! VOTE for this year’s SAMMY MVP where the winner will have a $5,000 donation made to the … Read More
Thursday Night Laugh
These two young men from Sussex have a sense of humor, a video camera and a dairy farm. The result? “From Sussex and I Know It.” http://youtu.be/v41sEavtJ3E
Leonard Speaks to Senate
Fourth generation dairy farmer, Sarah Leonard, from Midland, VA, spoke at a Senate news conference today about the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the 2012 Farm Bill). Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), the Committee’s Ranking Member, hosted the news conference Wednesday in … Read More
Giant Sundae Celebrates Dairy Month
What’s better than an ice cream sundae? A giant ice cream sundae! Pennsylvania’s dairy promotion organizations celebrated June Dairy Month today with the creation of a colossal ice cream sundae on the steps of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pa. The annual salute to dairy farmers is sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program on behalf of … Read More