Have you dreamed about Holsteins? If not you can obtain a free video called “Dairy Dreams.” It’s not exactly the same thing but it’s still about dreams. It’s a new educational video about the Holstein Foundation that is sponsored by Dairymaster USA, Inc. The 12-minute video features short informational introductions to each of the Foundation’s programs.
Chick-fil-A Cows Inducted into Hall of Fame
Persuading their way into history, the sign-holding cows of Chick-fil-A were inducted into the Outdoor Advertising Hall of Fame last month, joining the likes of Budweiser, Bank of America, Target, Nike, Coca-Cola, and Levi’s.
Jaguar Green Eye Adds More Horses to Forage Harvest
CLAAS of America is raising the horsepower of the JAGUAR line of forage harvesters with the announcement of the GREEN EYE lineup. The GREEN EYE features a host of technical innovations designed to imporve productivity and efficiency.
Merial to Expand IGENITY DNA Testing Partnership
Merial is growing the partnership formed last year with Select Sires to co-market the IGENITY brand DNA test. Adding field consultant Ron Long to the Merial company as a liason between Merial and Select Sires field representatives, the company will offer training sessions, on-farm consultations, and customer meetings across Select Sires’ 10 regional cooperatives.
UW-Madison's Dairy Club Presents Award To Accelerated Genetics
Our sponsor, Accelerated Genetics received a nice award recently.
AFBF Pushing for Ag Exclusion in Air Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to exclude agriculture from new air quality standards governing coarse dust particles. The Agency is revising national air quality standards for both coarse and fine dust particles, and the American Farm Bureau Federation is strongly encouraging adoption of the ag exclusion. Submitting comments on the proposed rule, AFBF cited the lack of scientific justification … Read More
MILC Money is On the Way
The Farm Service Agency announced this week that Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments are being processed.
Dairy Processor Named One of Top US Small Businesses
Washington DC in Spring is typically known for its Cherry Blossoms, but for Barbara and Leroy Shatto, they might remember meeting George W. Bush more than they’ll remember the trees.
Saputo Acquires German Cheese Manufacturer
Canadian dairy processor Saputo just got bigger. They claim to be the biggest dairy processor in Canada.
New Fly Bait From Elanco
There’s a new product out for fly control you may want to look at. It’s Elector Bait, from Elanco Animal Health and was just approved by the EPA.