Surrendering to a European Union (EU) seizure of common food names would cost the U.S. dairy industry billions of dollars, slash domestic cheese consumption and increase prices for consumers, according to an analysis released today by Informa Economics IEG. The European farm policy agenda, which is focused on using geographical indications (GIs) to unfairly grant European food producers a huge … Read More
Grassroots Initiatives Promoted at World Dairy Expo
Two Wisconsin-based dairy industry nonprofits, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) and the Dairy Business Milk Marketing Cooperative (DBMMC), were on hand during the 2016 World Dairy Expo to promote several grassroots initiatives the organizations have launched in the past few years. Lauren Brey, Director of Marketing and Research for DBMMC, sat down for an interview during this year’s expo. She … Read More
New Holland T6 2WD for Enhanced Maneuverability
New Holland Agriculture understands each year the World Dairy Expo provides an opportunity for them to have face-to-face time with the dairy farmer. This year was no exception with the introduction of the two-wheel-drive (2WD) version of the T6 series tractor. Michael Cornman, Under 140 HP Tractor Segment Marketing Manager, said “The T6 has been part of our lineup for … Read More
CRV’s HerdOptimizer Wins Innovation Award
CRV won the 2016 Dairy Herd Management Innovation Award at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. CRV was recognized for the company’s recent development of HerdOptimizer, a revolutionary genetic management program. Finalists were chosen by a panel of dairy farmers, agribusiness representatives and university experts who cast their votes on whether the product is game changing for dairy producers … Read More
Meet the 69th Alice in Dairyland
For Alice in Dairyland, Wisconsin’s main agricultural ambassador, her goal is to educate audiences across Wisconsin about the $88 billion economic impact and importance of the state’s diverse agriculture industry in the daily lives of Wisconsin citizens. World Dairy Expo is a major event for Alice, and AgWired was able to sit down with Ann O’Leary, the 69th Alice in … Read More
Dairy Groups Hosting Webinar on EU Geographical Indications
The three national dairy trade associations have plans to unveil a major economic analysis on the consequences of surrendering to the European Union on common cheese names in a webinar for media Tuesday, October 11, at 11 a.m. EDT. The webinar will include a 60-page analysis that shows how the EU’s anti-competitive approach to geographical indications will cost U.S. dairy … Read More
New Holland Meets Needs in Forage Harvesting
New Holland Agriculture had a FR 780 Forage Harvester on display at the 2016 World Dairy Expo, which is part of a five model line up of forage harvesters ranging from 480 to 825 horsepower. Each model is equipped with the widest cutter-head in the business providing a fine crop mat and consistent length of cut and in turn, a … Read More
Dairy Farmers Reduce Inputs with New Holland’s BigBaler
The New Holland Agriculture BigBaler 340 Plus was on the lot at the 2016 World Dairy Expo for dairy farmers to see how the new model builds on the brand’s leadership in the large square baler market. Seth Doman, Hay & Forage Marketing Segment Leader for New Holland North America, said their customers are lining up to see this machine … Read More
Miss Madison Statue Honors A 50 Year Legacy
We have already introduced you to Miss Madison, a gift from World Dairy Expo (WDE) to the Alliant Energy Center in celebration of the event’s 50th Anniversary. Now let’s dive deeper into how she represents the past 50 year legacy of the global dairy community and the people behind it. The 6,900-pound cow, carved from Dakota Mahogany stone, was commissioned … Read More
Judging Teams Score Big at World Dairy Expo
The 50th annual World Dairy Expo is filled with special celebrations of all kinds, but this year’s event began, as always, with its annual dairy judging competitions. The 2016 Expo brought 29 4-H teams, 12 Post-Secondary teams and 19 Intercollegiate teams to the show ring in Madison, Wisconsin, where participants competed for both team and individual honors. The University of … Read More