Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Sheila Harsdorf today sent a letter to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administr
A good dry cow program can result in an additional 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of milk in the next lactation alone.1 Plus, producers that successfully navigate the period three weeks before and afte
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Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who breed and own exceptional Holstein cattle during the National Junior Holstein Convention, June 29 – July 3, in Acme, Michigan
Heat stress in dairy cattle in the United States costs the dairy industry $1.5 billion annually according to a 2003 study by Ohio State University (St. Pierre et al.) and the University of Ill
With demand for their research grants growing every year, OFRF is modifying its grant funding process to include a Letter of Intent prior to the submission of a full proposal
World Dairy Expo is pleased to provide attendees additional educational value once again through its diverse series of Expo Seminars. Presented by industry leaders daily, these seminars address
The Brown Swiss Association has selected the 2018-2019 Ambassador and Alternate Ambassadors during the National Brown Swiss convention in Coralville, IA on June 28th, 2018. Eight individuals com
The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), a cornerstone program of the Holstein Foundation, is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills development program for y
The Brown Swiss Association has selected the 2018 Youth Achievement Winner at the Brown Swiss National Convention held in Coralville, Iowa, June 27-30. The National Youth Achievement Winner is an indi
DeLaval is once again supporting young people’s passion for dairy by donating a portion of its profits from sales of select hygiene products, liners, tubes and milking units to the 2018 Nati
At the recent National Brown Swiss Convention in Coralville, Iowa, the Brown Swiss Historical Society presented their Master Breeder Awards (established in 2010). Honorees are recognized for the
Holstein Association USA recognized Junior members in Acme, Michigan during the 2018 National Holstein Convention for their participation in a variety of activities. Nearly 350 Junior Holstein
The PA Dairy Summit has evolved over the years; tweaking programming, format, and even location to meet the needs of the ever-changing dairy industry and reach more dairy producers for whom t
As the use of laboratory-based cell culture technologies to replicate naturally made foods continues to develop, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must first enforce its own existing
“There’s a lot that can go wrong during the transition phase,” said Dr. Mark van der List, senior professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim. “Their body undergoes...
Helping growers better understand how optimized corn planting practices can maximize yield potential and the role the latest equipment technology can have on planting accuracy is the goal of t
On Thurs., July 19 at 11:30am, Wisconsin Farmers Union will hold an educational webinar sharing ways several dairy cooperatives are adopting base/excess plans to prevent taking more milk from
Three national organizations representing dairy farmers and dairy foods companies said that the current and past administrations, as well as the dairy industry, strongly support long-standing
