New Zealand researchers say they’ve found a way to genetically engineer cows to produce hypoallergenic milk, good news for the 1.3 million children who have milk allergies. A solution to this problem may just reside in a single, tailless cow in New Zealand. This special calf, conceived through genetic modification and cloning, produces milk that contains no detectable levels of … Read More
Stop By Holstein Booth at Expo
The Holstein Association USA staff invites World Dairy Expo attendees to stop by their booth (#29-13) on the Main level of the Coliseum for some exciting highlights! Holstein Association USA’s new Dairy Rhythms Herd Management Software will be showcased in the booth, with visitors having the opportunity for a hands-on demonstration by Holstein Association USA staff. Dairy Rhythms is a … Read More
Make Your Voice Heard On Farm Policy
Dairy farmers have lost a safety net because the 2008 farm bill expired Sunday and Congress has yet to pass a new Farm Bill, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), which said today that farmers need to continue to voice their dissatisfaction with the lack of action in Washington on farm policy. Members of the House left Washington … Read More
Expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill
Several major agricultural organizations issued a joint statement today on the official expiration of the 2008 farm bill. The 2008 law governing many of our nation’s farm policies expired on Sunday, September 30th, and the 2012 Farm Bill needed to replace it is bottled up in Congress. While the Senate and the House Agriculture Committees were both able to pass … Read More
Ruhland named 2013 Eisenhower USA Fellow
On Sept. 27, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret), Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships, announced that the organization will send eight U.S. citizens abroad in 2013 as Eisenhower USA Fellows. Among the eight selected Fellows is Polly Ruhland, Chief Executive Officer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. The fellowship provides Ruhland with the resources and programmatic support to create and execute an … Read More
Welcome to World Dairy Expo
Let’s get a preview of this year’s Expo. Before heading out on a SCR Dairy Farm Tour I spent a little time in the media room and visited with Janet Keller, Communications & Public Relations Manager, World Dairy Expo. Janet says the show has a very large commercial exhibits increase with over 850 exhibitors! One of the areas that has … Read More
Time For World Dairy Expo
Welcome cream of the dairy industry to the 2012 World Dairy Expo. I’ll be covering as much of the show this year as I can thanks to our sponsor, New Holland. The show actually starts tomorrow but I’m here early to tour a dairy later today. More on that to come. So, I’ll have lots of photos and have actually … Read More