Before we get to our new ZimmPoll let’s look at the results of our latest one which asked the question, “ Do you watch or want to watch live or recorded ag news television programs online?” The results indicate that there is an interest in online agricultural television programming. Our poll results: Thirty-nine percent said Yes, I Currently Do, thirty-six … Read More
Holstein DJMs Honored
Congratulations to the six new Distinguished Junior Members, the highest honor earned by Junior Holstein Association members! This year’s finalists are: Rocco Cunningham, Calif.; Carissa Doody, Md.; Isaac Haagen, Pa.; Charles Hamilton, Wis.; Hayley Potts, Va.; and Michael Schmitt, Minn. Twelve semifinalists were selected to interview during the National Holstein Convention. The finalists will receive annual renewed memberships to Holstein … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 30 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), Foremost Farms USA, Land O’Lakes and Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association to sell 4.398 million pounds (1,995 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 3.522 million pounds (1,598 metric tons) of butter to customers in Asia, … Read More
4 Reasons to Appreciate Cows
In celebration of Cow Appreciation Day, here’s a look at four reasons all Americans should be utterly grateful for dairy cows: 1. One dairy cow in the U.S. produces on average 144 8-ounce glasses of milk every day. That’s enough to provide the recommended three daily servings of dairy to 48 people! 2. Dairy cows are a specific type of … Read More
New Solution for Cleaning Bulk Tanks
With the introduction of new SUPERKLEEN™, dairy producers now have an efficient and economical solution to cleaning bulk tanks and CIP systems. The new product, available from A&L Laboratories, features an improved formulation for better, more effective removal of fat and protein while providing increased hard water tolerance. This unique, low-phosphorous, non-foaming liquid formulation goes into solution immediately and rinses … Read More
Groups Frustrated with Passage of House Bill
Agricultural groups are discouraged with the passage today of the U.S. House of Representatives’ H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (FARRM). The bill slid through with a tight margin of 216 to 208 after more than six hours of debate today and did not include food stamp authorization or nutrition programs, which the House … Read More
Penn State Mooofins Win
Mooofins are the winner of the Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition, created by the student team from Pennsylvania State University. The team created a novel dairy-based, quiche-like muffin that targets adult consumers seeking a high-protein, on-the-go breakfast item. Mooofins were designed to come in a variety of flavors, including blueberry sausage, maple bacon Cheddar and bell pepper mushroom, and … Read More
Holstein Honors Award Winners
The Holstein Association USA convention came to a close today the announcement of the annual award winners. For more information and winners from the convention, visit the official blog site. Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders – Chad & Amy Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Distinguished Leadership Award – Horace Backus, Mexico, New York Elite Breeder – Robert Miller, Orangeville, Illinois
New FARM Manual Released
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has released a newly-revised animal care reference manual, containing the guidelines that comprise the core of the National Dairy FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) Program. The FARM Program was created four years ago to establish a national, voluntary dairy animal care program to bring consistency and uniformity to the practices used on America’s dairy … Read More
Groups are Biggest Threat to Farming
Before we get to our new ZimmPoll let’s look at the results of our latest one which asked the question, “What is the greatest threat to our freedom to farm”. Our poll results suggest that environmental and anti-agriculture groups are the greatest threat to our freedom to farm at this time. Our poll results: Twenty percent say All of the … Read More