The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a petition that sought an exception to the current ban on the inter-state sale of raw milk products – citing a lack of proof that the amendment would “adequately mitigate the dangers posed by raw milk.” Read entire article here. Source: Dairy Reporter
New Board Elected
Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program board of directors recently elected officers for the 2013 term, welcomed new members, and recognized members for years of service. Vernon Horst of Chambersburg, Pa. was re-elected chairman of Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, and Harold Shaulis, Somerset, Pa., was re-elected chairman of Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. Also re-elected as Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association officers … Read More
Social Network Chaos
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How do you combat social media overload?” We live in a new media world where we can communicate instantly with one person or the whole world. Does it ever bother you? Do you have to take a break from it all? Our poll results: Twenty-five percent said Focus On 1 or 2 Social Networks, … Read More
AAD Will Launch Rapid-Test
Advanced Animal Diagnostics (AAD), has announced that it has secured funds to launch an automated on-farm system and rapid on-farm test for mastitis. Funds will be used to launch AAD’s QscoutTM automated on-farm lab system and QscoutTM MLD rapid on-farm test for mastitis in dairy cows. Proceeds will also develop new tests to detect disease-causing pathogens in hours instead of … Read More
Analyzing the Dairy Secruity Act
During a two-hour long session at the National Dairy Producers Conference, which reviewed the prospects of the Farm Bill in general – and the outlook for the Dairy Security Act (DSA) in particular – panelists agreed that the risk management approach embodied in the Dairy Security Act provides a cost-effective safety net for farmers. University of Minnesota economist Marin Bozic, … Read More
Silage Manual Available
DuPont Pioneer is offering the Pioneer Silage Zone®Resource Manual to anyone interested in learning more about forages. The manual serves as a concise source of relevant silage-production information covering many topics including: planting, growing, harvesting, storing and feeding. The Silage Zone Resource Manual, formerly known as the Pioneer Forage Manual, is a go-to resource for university staff members as well … Read More
Butter Conference to be Held
The 2013 Annual Conference of the American Butter Institute & the American Dairy Products Institute will be held April 28-April 30, 2013, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. Separate Board of Directors meetings for ADPI and ABI, as well as assorted committee meetings, will be held during the afternoons on both Monday and Tuesday. Additional information about the 2013 ABI/ADPI Conference, … Read More
Calf-Tel Announces Photo Contest
Get your cameras ready – Calf-Tel has announced its first Facebook photo contest. The year-long social media event will highlight calf management strategies and experiences for dairy producers of all scopes and sizes. All followers of the Calf-Tel Facebook page are eligible to enter the photo contest. Participants can submit an entry by posting an image to the Calf-Tel Facebook … Read More
Eight Named Distinguished Junior Members
Congratulations to the eight finalists named in Holstein Association USA’s annual Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) competition! The YDJM recognition is the highest award given to National Junior Holstein members, ages 9 to 16, and honors their dairy project work and involvement with other agricultural and community organizations. The 2013 YDJM finalists are: Christy Achen, South Ambia, Ind.; Andy Dougherty, … Read More
Ireland Dairy Students Sing
Here’s the latest fun dairy related video – some students from Ireland who take dairy classes – and it’s crazy!