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New York Dairyman Named AFT Steward of the Land
The American Farmland Trust (AFT) today honored Tom Hutson, a dairy farmer from DeLancey, NY, with their annual Steward of the Land award. Hutson received a check for $10,000 at a presentation on the steps of City Hall.
Gehl's New Loader Will Move Manure – a LOT of Manure
Although Gehl has technically exited the agriculture market, a number of their handling implements have natural ties to our business. In that vein, they’ve introduced the world’s most powerful skid loader.
House Agriculture Subcomittee Hosts Forum on Dairy Biz
Last week, the Subcommittee on Deparment Operations, Oversight, Dairy, Nutrition, and Forestry met at Winona, Minnesota to discuss the Upper Midwest Dairy industry.
Selenium May Boost Bugs' Immunity
That same mineral you may be using in your ration may be keeping the bugs in the field from getting sick. The latest research out from USDA’s Ag Research Service suggests that moderate dietary levels of selenium may actually strengthen insect immunity. Typically, high levels of selenium are toxic to pests, but studies with cabbage looper moths and tobacco budworms found that the group raised on artificially high, though not toxic, levels of selenium had a stronger immune response system, therefore lowering the effectiveness of microbial biological control agents used against them.
Great Superfund Manure Editorial
Steven Milloy, publisher of JunkScience.com and a regular contributor to FoxNews.com, wrote a fabulous editorial slamming the environmentalists who are demanding Congress refuse to clarify the Superfund legislation to “exempt” manure.
Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces Suite of New Products
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is offering several products of benefit to the dairy industry, including Vovikalc calcium boluses, Daque nutritional supplements for calves, Stocker insecticide ear tags, and Breed-Back FP for BVD.
A New Way to Eliminate BVD?
USDA’s Ag Research Service is working to combat major diseases in the dairy industry. One of the most challenging has been Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD). The disease has typically been battled by vaccinations, but as we learn from Julia Ridpath, a microbioligist with ARS, this strategy isn’t as effective as it could be due to persistently infected animals. Past-President of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Joe Cornely has the details here: 
Julia Ridpath on BVD (2:59 mp3)
Congress Freezes Funding on Animal ID
Amid debate over illegal immigration and spending priorities, Congress has put the brakes on further Animal Identification funding to USDA, at least until they have more information on which to resume funding.
Harvestore Adds Nutritionist
Harvestore is striving once again to become the heart of dairy nutrition systems. To that end, the producer of those iconic blue silos has added a long-time dairy nutritionist to its staff. Greg Anderson, M.S. has been named Consulting Nutritionist, serving both Harvestore customers, and Harvestore researchers.