Last month, we talked about what was in the Senate’s version of the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, better known as the Farm Bill. The process moved over to the House, where the bill has a new name, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management or FARRM Act. The debate in the Agriculture Committee focused on an … Read More
Holstein Dairymen Honored
Holstein Association USA honored several dairymen. Congratulations to Jonathan and Alicia Lamb, Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders; the Regan family of Regancrest Farm, the 2012 Elite Breeder award recipient and Dr. Robert E. Walton, the 2012 Distinguished Leadership Award honoree. Jonathan and Alicia Lamb of Oakfield, N.Y., were recognized as Holstein Association USA’s 2012 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders. This award is … Read More
Cow Pie Bingo Raises Money
The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $7,330 from the fourth annual Cow Pie Bingo, held June 30 at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds in Fryeburg, Maine, during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The heifer for this year’s fundraiser was donated by Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif., in memory of influential Jersey breeders … Read More
Coalition Seeks Waiver of Ethanol Requirements
Dairy groups are among a coalition of livestock and poultry producers filing a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking a waiver from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in light of the current drought situation likely to cause feed shortages. In a petition delivered to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, the coalition asked for a waiver “in whole or in … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted six requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell 1.433 million pounds (650 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and South America. The product will be delivered July through December 2012. In 2012, CWT … Read More
Achen is New Indiana Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Annie Achen, the new Indiana Dairy Princess! Annie is the daughter of Craig and Cindy Achen of Ambia, Indiana. She was selected from an excellent group of nine candidates to represent Indiana dairy farmers throughout the next year. Being a dairy princess is so much more than just a tiara. It’s an opportunity to educate others about the … Read More
Nat'l Milk Producers Urge Rejection of Farm Bill Extension
Although the U.S. House Agriculture Committee has a new farm bill ready to go to the floor for a vote, leadership decided late on Friday to instead vote this week on a one-year extension of the current legislation, coupled with an extension of disaster aid for livestock producers. According to Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK), drought fears are prompting the … Read More
High Feed Prices Prompt SDSU Strategy Meeting
The high cost of feed compared to what producers are getting for their milk prompts the South Dakota State University Science Department to offer a a public “Options and Ideas” meeting on Tuesday, July 31st, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the SDSU Alfred Dairy Science Hall on the campus in Brookings, SD. “Market globalization has resulted in higher price … Read More
Holstein Awards Juniors
Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who breed and own exceptional Holstein cattle during the National Junior Holstein Convention, June 27-30, in Springfield, Mo. with six different awards based on type and production. The awards are designed to reward and encourage Junior members to continue their excellent Registered Holstein breeding programs. The Breeder of an Excellent Cow award is … Read More
Auction Raises $14,000 for Jersey Research
The endowment of the AJCC Research Foundation increased by $14,390 from proceeds of a benefit auction on June 28. 2012 hosted by William and Gwen Pearl at Pearlmont Farm, Barnet, Vt. An audience of 400-plus participated in the fun, action-packed event that also included a silent auction. Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., donated his services for the live auction. The day’s … Read More