The U.S. Department of Agriculture extends the deadline on a program that could see more farmers, especially those in the dairy industry, turning livestock waste into energy. The deadline to submit for funds under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Dairy Industry Memorandum of Understanding has been extended to to May 31, 2013. During a teleconference moderated by … Read More
Rally Dairy Feed Results
Purina Animal Nutrition introduces new research data on Rally® Dairy Feed that shows milk production benefits during heat stress. As a nutritional heat stress abatement measure, patented Rally® feed technology allows the delivery of more glucose and energy to cows than a typical diet when intakes are challenged and she needs it the most. Research highlights that Rally® Dairy Feed, … Read More
Mixed Reviews for Committee Farm Bills
With all the farm bill activity in Congress this past week, our latest ZimmPoll asked “What’s your opinion of committee farm bill?” From the results, most think it’s better than nothing. Our poll results: 18% said Better Than Nothing and Other, 14% said Hits Nutrition Too Hard and Bad For Everyone, nine percent said Senate Better Than House, Bad For … Read More
Dairy Council to Grant $100,000 to Fight Hunger
The National Dairy Council, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Feeding America last year formed a partnership to help alleviate hunger through an increased focus on nutrition. Today, they reaffirmed that promise by announcing a $100,000 grant program designed to support nutrition education and increase access to dairy and other nutrient-rich foods. Over the next month, $10,000 grants will be … Read More
Alltech International Symposium
The Alltech International Symposium was held this week, May 20-22, in Lexington, Kentucky. It offered industry members an opportunity to think about the future of agriculture. The theme of the symposium was glimpse. This week we heard several glimpses of the future. The big one here at the Alltech International Symposium was given by Dr. Pearse Lyons, Founder, Alltech. As … Read More
Holstein Names Seven Herds of Excellence
Congratulations to the seven newest award recipients of the Holstein Association USA 2013 Herd of Excellence! The Herd of Excellence designation was introduced six years ago to honor dairymen who have bred and raised Holstein cattle that are consistently performing at the highest levels for them. To be named a Herd of Excellence, herds must be 25 percent above breed … Read More
Magnochi New Expo Cattle Show Manager
Congratulations to Ann Marie Magnochi, the new Dairy Cattle Show Manager for World Dairy Expo! In her new role, Magnochi will manage the World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Show that features over 2,500 head of cattle brought by more than 1,000 exhibitors from across North America She will manage the cattle show functions including the eight breed shows, breed sales, … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted nine requests for export assistance from Bongards Creameries, Dairy Farmers of America and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) to sell 3.016 million pounds (1,338 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The product will be delivered May through September 2013. Year-to-date, CWT has assisted … Read More
Learn About New Holland for Cattlemen
Want to learn more about New Holland products and services available to cattlemen? The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is partnering with New Holland to answer producer questions about everything from field equipment, to maintenance, to quality haymaking. Tune in as NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen goes LIVE from Denver, Colo., on Tues., May 21, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on RFD-TV. … Read More
Tomkins Given Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Dr. Trevor Tomkins, founder of venture | dairy, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). In making the award, AFIA cited Tomkins’ achievements during his 30-year career as an active member of the U.S. Feed Industry, including his research contribution to the U.S. dairy industry, contributions to the National Research Council’s subcommittee … Read More