Registration is now open for the 52nd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting. The meeting, which will draw about 400 people from around the world, will be held January 27-29, 2013 at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, Calif. The complete agenda and list of short courses can be found online . Professionals with a vested interest in high quality … Read More
Holstein to Hold Regional Meetings
Holstein Association USA is planning its annual nationwide meeting series for this winter. Meetings are open to all interested dairy producers. More details and RSVP information are available here. All of the meetings provide Holstein Association updates, and the meetings in Brattleboro, Vt., LaCrosse, Wis., Ruidoso, N.M., and Twin Falls, Idaho will feature presentations from national industry leaders on how … Read More
Alltech's Dairy Heroes Featured at Global 500
During the opening remarks from Dr. Pease Lyons at the 2012 Global 500, he compared farmers and ranchers to heros. Such a true statement. I took the opportunity to meet one of Alltech’s Dairy Heroes featured at this year’s Global 500. Meet Carl Chaney, dairy farmer and ice cream entrepreneur. Carl’s story is inspirational. Farming is in his blood and … Read More
Farmer Style
Speaking of videos, many of you have already seen the Peterson Farm Brothers newest video, “Farmer Style.” If you haven’t it’s a must watch! And check out their famous “Farming and I Grow It Video” too!
12 Days of Dairy Christmas from Michigan Farmers
Michigan dairy farmers sing the “12 Days of Dairy Christmas!” Great video to share with friends.
Caring for Animals is Main Winter Duty
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”With harvest over what are your winter plans?” Our poll results: Thirty-one percent said feed and care for animals; twenty-five percent said paperwork!; twenty-five percent also said catch up on sleep; nineteen percent said repair existing equipment; no one responded research/buy new equipment. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “What … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 10 requests for export assistance from Bongards, Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, and Michigan Milk Producers Association to sell 1.285 million pounds (583 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 1.058 million pounds (480 metric tons) of butter, and 85,890 pounds of whole milk powder (WMP) to … Read More
Dairy Foods Editors Pick Top 10 New Dairy Products
FreshTake from Kraft, Yosicle frozen yogurt novelties from Unilever and Saute Express flavored butter from Land O’Lakes are among the 10 best new dairy products of 2012, according to Dairy Foods. Vote for your favorites now! Editors Sarah Kennedy and Jim Carper reviewed all the new products published in Dairy Foods magazine and on dairyfoods.com in 2012. From the hundreds … Read More
Chobani Named Processor of the Year
Dairy Foods has selected Chobani, based in Norwich, N.Y., as the 2012 Processor of the Year! Dairy Foods will present the award during the International Dairy Food Association’s Dairy Forum, Jan. 27 to 30, 2013 in Orlando, Fla. Selection was based on: • Market leadership position • New product development • Marketing initiatives • Plant expansion • Community involvement Source: … Read More
New Pioneer Alfalfa Products Available for Western Regions
Two new versatile alfalfa varieties from DuPont Pioneer, bred to thrive in high-stress environments or high-yielding irrigated production areas, will be available in western states for 2013. Tested extensively by Pioneer researchers in university trials and on farms, Pioneer® brand alfalfa varieties 55Q27 and 55VR05 have been selected for disease resistance, adaptability to different cutting systems, winter weathering abilities, versatility … Read More