Patz employees celebrated another new product launch with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 14th. The Model 2400 Truck Mounted Twin Screw Vertical Mixer was the first of its kind fully assembled at Patz.
Final Call To Enter Video iPod Contest
This is your final reminder to get your entry in for the New Holland “Down on the Farm” Classic iPod Keepsake Contest. It’s easy and the odds are better than the lottery. We’ve had a lot of entries so far but you’ve still got until the end of the day March 15. Don’t wait.
Outstanding Junior Youth Exhibitor
Matthew Mitchell, LaFollette, Tenn., has been named the 2005 Overall Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Award winner by the Holstein Association USA
Mandy in the Dairy Bowl
Holstein Association Junior member Clayton Wood of Littlestown, PA has donated his Registered Holstein Mandy to benefit the Holstein Foundation.
Mostly Negative Reactions to Bush Budget
Lots of negative reacts in the news to the Bush administration’s proposed FY’07 budget that includes cuts in dairy support programs and a tax on milk production
Eating Supper With The Larsons
I was very fortunate to sit with some old friends from Florida last evening at the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Banquet. They are Woody and Grace Larson from Okeechobee, FL, my home state. I haven’t seen them since I moved to Missouri about 15 years ago.
Checking Out The Lay of the Land
Here’s my home for the week. Not a lot of activity here today. Lots of interviewing for new committee members. I did a little wandering around just to get my bearings. I probably won’t have much to offer until tomorrow afternoon though. I’m hoping to conduct some interviews midday and have some new content for you to listen to then.
Blogging From The Cattle Industry Convention
It’s time once again for the Cattle Industry Convention. I’ll be travelling to the convention tomorrow and posting news related to the dairy business as I find it. Any questions you want me to ask while I’m there?
Top Producer is Former Dairyman
A former dairyman was selected as the top producer in the annual Top Producer magazine award.
Hope You Like What You're Reading
As we’ve been developing World Dairy Diary the news and story ideas are rolling in. In fact, I’ve got a number more to post but running out of time this evening. I hope you like the news and information we’re bringing you. We’re always interested in feedback so don’t hesitate to post comments or offer suggestions.