Cheese Yield Estimator is new app designed by Northwood Advisors to help those in the dairy industry to predict cheese yields with the industry-standard Van Slyke Cheese Yield Formula. The free app defaults to the classic cheddar version of the formula, but can be adjusted for other cheeses with simple changes to the constants for Fat Conversion Ratio, Casein Ratio, … Read More
Jersey Internship Opportunities
Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2014 Fred Stout Experience awards. The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who … Read More
Using Drones to Scout Fields
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What use would you have for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle?” Our poll results: · Crop analysis 25% · Improve nutrient & crop protection efficiency 18% · Just for fun! 18% · Maximize yields 15% · More efficient water use 7% · Monitor livestock 8% · Other 8% So what do you think from the … Read More
National Jersey Leadership Named at Annual Meetings
Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) hosted by the High Plains Jersey Cattle Association in Amarillo, Texas. Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis., was re-elected as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association during the Annual Meeting on June 29. Sorenson is … Read More
Buechner Joins Select Sires
Select Sires Inc. has hired Megan Buechner as a sales and marketing communications specialist. In this role, Buechner will be responsible for designing and developing promotional material for Select Sires’ high components breeds lineup as well as several programs and product lines. “I am excited to be joining the communications team at Select Sires,” says Buechner. “As the industry leader, … Read More
DFA Representative Explores Brand Equity
Recognizing the significance young members have in the future of their cooperatives, Ted Sowle represented Dairy Farmers of America at the Northeast Cooperative Council’s Future Cooperative Leaders Conference this week in Batavia, N.Y. The annual conference is comprised of cooperative members who show potential for leading a cooperative in the future through governance or management. The conference allows participants the … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 16 requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery, Dairy Farmers of America, Foremost Farms USA, Land O’Lakes, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) to sell 2.317 million pounds (1,051 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese and 3.417 million pounds (1,550 metric tons) of butter to customers in Asia, Central … Read More
Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Available This Fall
High school students interested in pursuing careers in the dairy industry can benefit from a new dairy focused curriculum called “Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow.”This curriculum offers dairy business and herd management education to high school students interested in pursuing dairy careers. Developed by the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow program can be completed … Read More
Holstein Convention Wrap-Up
Holstein Association USA members met for their 128th Annual Business Meeting on July 10 and 11, as a part of the 2013 National Holstein Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. The 2014 Convention will be held June 25-28, 2014, in Dubuque, Iowa. In his State of the Association address, Chief Executive Officer John M. Meyer highlighted some key areas of Association performance … Read More
Allen Rejoins Bio-Vet
Bio-Vet, Inc., announces that K. William (Bill) Allen has rejoined the company as Business Development Manager. Allen will focus his efforts primarily in areas and markets not currently served by a Bio-Vet regional sales representative. Allen was Sales Manager and National Sales Director for Bio-Vet prior to his retirement last year. Allen has over 40 years of experience in animal … Read More