Chobani has been honored again, this time by Rabobank, as the winner of its 2012 North America Innovation in Leadership award for the company’s “groundbreaking contribution” to the U.S. yogurt sector. The 2012 award honors Chobani, a Rabobank client, for the transformational impact of its practices on the U.S. yogurt industry and its success in redefining an established market to … Read More
Job Position Opening at Jersey
A position as Area Representative and Type Traits Appraiser for the American Jersey Cattle Association, National All-Jersey Inc. and subsidiary Jersey Marketing Service, is available immediately. The successful candidate will provide direct on-farm service to Jersey herd owners, plus accurate cow-side evaluation for the AJCA linear type traits appraisal program. This is a full-time position involving extensive travel. The position … Read More
Farmer Style
Speaking of videos, many of you have already seen the Peterson Farm Brothers newest video, “Farmer Style.” If you haven’t it’s a must watch! And check out their famous “Farming and I Grow It Video” too!
'Milking' Newest Internet Fad
The newest internet meme? College kids in the United Kingdom “milking,” the totally bizarre act of pouring an entire jug of milk on your head. In the milking YouTube video that started the commotion, dairy deviants in Newcastle, England, purchase milk, stand in a random spot, then empty the entire milk jug over their heads. Once the first video started … Read More
Semex Genetics Shine
Semex sires demonstrated their ability to shine on the national stage at both the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Canadian National Jersey Show and at the All-American in Louisville, Kentucky. Following a stellar showing at World Dairy Expo, Semex sires continued to excel across a variety of national Jersey shows and no matter the venue, modern, Semex sired cattle rose to … Read More
Sweet Thanksgiving Wishes to All
Of the many foods we have to be thankful for in this nation, I’ll bet there are lots of people who are thankful every day for the gift of chocolate! Oh yeah! This is an image of our sweet Thanksgiving greetings sent this year to some of our clients. Hopefully most received them before leaving for the holiday, but if … Read More
Give #FoodThanks This Week
This week marks the third annual AgChat #Foodthanks celebration, a time to reflect on the blessing of all the food choices we have in this nation. Farmers, ranchers, processors, butchers, bakers, chefs, grocers, truckers and more all make it possible for us to have healthy food on plates. Today and tomorrow in particular, AgChat encourages you to show your #Foodthanks … Read More
Ski Lifts to Use Cow Power
Cow power is going to lift ski patrons this winter at Vermont’s Killington ski resort. The resort will use Green Mountain Power’s Cow Power program to power one of its lifts. The Cow Power program turns local cow manure into methane gas which then produces electricity. Power customers can then purchase all or part of their electricity at a premium … Read More
Adisseo to Build Plant
Adisseo recently announced plans to build a new plant for the production of Smartamine® M, the rumen-protected methionine for dairy cows. The plant will be located in Commentry, France. The new plant is expected to be operational by mid-2014 with capacity to follow Smartamine M customers’ demand for the foreseeable future. The plant will be a fully new, state-of-the-art unit. … Read More
Bleier to Speak at Pa. Dairy Summit
Lancaster Dairy Farm Automation, a leading supplier of dairy equipment, supplies and services, is proud to sponsor four-time Pittsburgh Steelers Superbowl champion Rocky Bleier at the 2013 PA Dairy Summit. “Rocky Bleiers story is about “fighting back” and overcoming what must have seemed like insurmountable odds to achieve in the career he chose,” Summit Chair Keith Spicher of Kish-View Farm … Read More