Herdspersons looking for training should sign up to attend the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Herdsperson Training. Two one-day expert cow care workshops will provide dairy producers with the latest information and techniques related to caring more for the first ladies of the parlor. The first Herdsperson Training is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14, in Wisconsin Rapids, with the second … Read More
New Gold Standards Announced
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) announces its second set of Gold Standards to help set benchmarks for calf and heifer producers. The benchmarks provide a goal to meet in raising animals. The Gold Standards II establishes standards for the production and performance of Holstein heifers, from 6 months of age to freshening, across the United States. Pfizer Animal … Read More
Milk Production and Herd Size Expanding
U.S. dairy operators are expanding herds again and that will mean more production next year. The latest USDA milk report shows July output 3% ahead of July a year ago, at 15.3 billion pounds. Production per cow in the 23 major states averaged 1,830 pounds for July, 59 pounds above July 2009. The total herd size is still smaller than … Read More
Take a Judging Challenge
Calling all dairy judges – put your skills to the test with the River Valley Style & Performance Placing Challenge, held in conjunction with the 2010 Illinois State Fair. To participate, visit the River Valley Facebook page to register and judge. Five, Excellent-93%, cows owned solely by River Valley Dairy will compete in the Five- and Six-Year-Old Class in the … Read More
Register Now for National Mastitis Council
The National Mastitis Council, Inc. (NMC), will hold its 2010 Regional Meeting Sept. 8-9, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Mich. This meeting will highlight mastitis control and overall milk quality improvement as they relate to people, cows and the environment. The two-day conference kicks off with specialized short courses and a farm tour on Wednesday, Sept. 8. … Read More
Follow World Dairy Diary on Our New iPhone App
World Dairy Diary is excited to announce our new iPhone app! Created by our parent company, ZimmComm New Media, this is the first agricultural news media app for the iPhone. The app offers one-touch access to all the latest news and information in the agribusiness and agricultural marketing world posted on Agwired.com, including audio, photos and video, and connections to … Read More
General Mills Commits to Breakfast Programs
Great news for dairy in schools! General Mills Foodservice has committed $100,000 to help schools build their breakfast programs through National Dairy Council’s Child Nutrition and Fitness Initiative Breakfast Grant program. Schools participating in Fuel Up to Play 60 that are looking to expand their breakfast programs can apply to receive up to $3,000 in funding. National Dairy Council (NDC) … Read More
Industry Loses Morrell
The dairy industry lost another dairyman this week – Robert Charles Morrell, of Cochranton, Pa. Morrell died Monday, July 12, 2010 as a result of a traffic accident. Born April 6, 1957, in Meadville, he was a son of Charles (Bud) and Kathryn Elaine Shartle Morrell. He married Candace Hollabaugh on Oct. 10, 1976. He was a lifelong dairy farmer … Read More
Sellen Joins DBA
Congratulations to Jayme Sellen for being named the Deputy Government Affairs Director of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA), a statewide leader in advocating for progressive dairy farmers, cheese processors and allied industry partners. “We are very excited to announce Jayme Sellen as the newest member of our team,” said Laurie Fischer, DBA Executive Director. “Jayme is highly regarded by … Read More
Harshbarger Summer Intern
Congratulations to Ashley Harshbarger for being named the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence summer intern. In her position, Harshbarger will help organize activities for the Center for Dairy Excellence and Pennsylvania Dairy Task Force. Two key projects she will coordinate are a social media outreach plan to promote the center and Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and the center’s 2010 series of … Read More