Congratulations to Ocooch Dairy and the Mlsna family who have been named the Dairy Business Association’s Advocates of the Year Award. This award was sponsored by Vita Plus. Father Jim, with his daughters Jacqui Davison and Stacy Sosinsky and sons Peter, Thomas and Tony will be recognized for their efforts in advocating for the dairy industry. The Mlsna family has … Read More
Declining Sales and Consumption
According to Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Inc., our industry has come to realize that declining milk sales are a crisis that needs to be addressed. Fluid milk consumption has hit a 30-year low. In an age of vitamin waters and energy drinks, the decades long decline in U.S. milk consumption has accelerated, worrying dairy farmers, milk processors and … Read More
Cheese was Ancient Superfood
Ancient cheese-making started at least 7,000 years ago according to a new paper published in the journal, Nature. Turning milk into cheese was a way for our ancestors to guarantee they had a source of nutrition if their crops failed. Melanie Salque is the paper’s lead author and a chemist at Bristol University in England. She says some of the … Read More
Expiring Biotech Patents and Agriculture
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” What will expiring biotech patents mean for agriculture?” Our poll results: fifty-two percent said more options; twenty-one percent said don’t know enough about it; fourteen percent said export concerns; ten percent said nothing and three percent said other. Learn more about this issue from Cindy’s coverage of last week’s ASTA CSS in Chicago. … Read More
Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference
The Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference has announced its program for the 2013 event, which features a special presentation of the Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar, an industry trade show and tremendous fundraising auction. Sponsored by the Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association (N.A.M.A.), the Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference will be held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Neb., Feb. 5-6, … Read More
Holstein Pedigree Analysis Available
Holstein Association USA now has the annual Pedigree Analysis of 2012 National Holstein Show Winners available on the Holstein Association USA web site. These lists are provided for showring enthusiasts and aspiring breeders, giving a closer look at the genetics behind the cattle that are receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition. . Holstein females included in the … Read More
Accelerated Genetics Elects New Board
Congratulations to the new board members elected to Accelerated Genetics, along with re-elected board members. Those who were re-elected include Gary Eibergen, Granton, Wis., representing District 3; Nick Butzler, Rockland, Wis., representing District 5; and Doug Thesing Winona, Minn., representing District 10. Newly elected to the board of directors is Kenneth Levzow, Rio, Wis., representing District 6. With the re-elections, … Read More
Job Position Opening at Jersey
A position as Area Representative and Type Traits Appraiser for the American Jersey Cattle Association, National All-Jersey Inc. and subsidiary Jersey Marketing Service, is available immediately. The successful candidate will provide direct on-farm service to Jersey herd owners, plus accurate cow-side evaluation for the AJCA linear type traits appraisal program. This is a full-time position involving extensive travel. The position … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 24 requests for export assistance from Bongards Creameries, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell 2.068 million pounds (938 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese, and 947,988 pounds (430 metric tons) of butter, to customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The product will be … Read More
Ingredients for Success on a Dairy Farm
To kickoff Global 500’s first dairy breakout session last week, Alltech brought to the stage Charlie Moore, a consulting nutritionist specializing in ruminants. He probably traveled the farthest to get to Lexington, Ky. as he calls South Africa home. Graduating from Stellenbosch University with a B.S. in Animal Science and Agronomy, he is currently a registered professional animal scientist. He … Read More