Semex sires demonstrated their ability to shine on the national stage at both the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Canadian National Jersey Show and at the All-American in Louisville, Kentucky. Following a stellar showing at World Dairy Expo, Semex sires continued to excel across a variety of national Jersey shows and no matter the venue, modern, Semex sired cattle rose to … Read More
Dairy Producers Unite For Alltech's Global 500
It is just a week before Alltech’s 5th Annual Global 500 kicks off. Dairy and beef leaders from across the world will come together to share ideas and educate themselves on new and cutting edge technologies. They are expecting over 500 dairy producers to attend this year’s event. Robert Brouwer, owner of a 2,800 cow diary in New Mexico, has … Read More
Career & Technical Education Threatened in Missouri
Last week I shared on AgWired how Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the state of Missouri are being threatened by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) new Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 5). MSIP 5 removes the priority for organizations like the FFA from a students high school education. Bringing attention to this issue has got … Read More
Select Sires Partners with Heatime System
Select Sires and SCR Dairy Inc. have announced a new partnership to market the Heatime system for herd health management and heat detection, providing even more herd health monitoring options for dairy producers. Heatime features the only rumination monitoring system in the world in addition to heat detection for a comprehensive insight into cow health. “It is Select Sires’ goal … Read More
Holstein Board Meeting Report
The Holstein Association USA, Inc. board of directors met in Chicago, Ill. on November 14-15. The Holstein Association is pleased to announce it will be participating in two dairy genetic research studies. The first is one in which the Association will be providing type evaluation services for a feed efficiency research study being conducted by several universities. The board also … Read More
Contributions Made to Jersey Youth Programs
Gifts in memory of Donald S. Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., have been made by 52 individuals and companies to scholarship and educational funds operated for the benefit of Jersey youth by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Donnie, one of the 12 founding owners of Hilmar Cheese Co., was one of only 11 people to receive the two highest awards presented by … Read More
Sweet Thanksgiving Wishes to All
Of the many foods we have to be thankful for in this nation, I’ll bet there are lots of people who are thankful every day for the gift of chocolate! Oh yeah! This is an image of our sweet Thanksgiving greetings sent this year to some of our clients. Hopefully most received them before leaving for the holiday, but if … Read More
Thanksgiving Food Favorites
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food?” Our poll results: Thirty-three percent said turkey; twenty-five percent said other; twenty-one percent said pumpkin pie; fifteen percent said sweet potatoes/yams; and six percent said Cranberry sauce/relish. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “What gadget is on your Christmas wish list?” Are you hoping … Read More
GEA Farm Technologies Acquires Milfos
GEA Farm Technologies increases its expertise in pastoral based dairy farming with the acquisition of the Milfos International Group; with its headquarters based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Milfos is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative dairy technologies offering a comprehensive range of milking, cooling, stalling and automation solutions along with service and maintenance programs focused on grazing farm applications. … Read More
‘Dedicated to Dairy’ Launches
A new campaign launched Nov. 12, focusing on the hard-working dairy farm families and the nutritious products they produce. Named “Dedicated to Dairy,” the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association Inc. campaign includes multi-media efforts featuring regional dairy families and their stories. Who better to tell the story regarding the dairy industry, its impact on local communities and the vital role … Read More