One of the best ways to keep calves healthy and growing is to limit their exposure to harmful bacteria. Even when calves who are exposed to disease pathogens do not become ill, they still exert valuable...
Handy Hint: March 25, 2016 Gates are easier to open To easily open and close gates, Dave Clark of Godfrey Dairy developed this double-hook system. By creating a U-shaped pipe, one half of the U-bend fits...
Semex has added four leading sires to its Genomax™ lineup, each contributing to one of the industry's most sought after and diverse lineups available today: 0200HO10576 Siemers Runaway is Semex's...
ADV G2250ALS herbicide tolerant grain sorghum from Alta Seeds Alta Seeds, the premium brand of Advanta Seeds, a leading international supplier of proprietary crop genetics, will be the first seed company...
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and the World Association for Buiatrics (WAB) have signed a long-term cooperative agreement to foster research related to animal welfare in ruminants. The "Ruminant Well-being...
Calf and heifer raisers share top reasons to attend annual conference April 11-13, 2016 in Madison, Wis. Raising healthy calves and heifers takes skill. The best in the business wear several hats –...
Sulfur is an essential element for crops but soils are often lacking in levels needed to maximize yields, says Ron Chamberlain, lead agronomist for GYPSOIL brand gypsum. New soil test survey results from...
Ethan Haywood of Hastings, Mich., was chosen as the 2015-16 recipient of the Nick Bellows Scholarship from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Inc., at Michigan State University (MSU)....
With so many forage inoculants available, which is the best choice? It's not the easiest of calls, as each crop presents its own set of challenges. Choosing the right inoculant for the task can be critical...
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dairy Science invites prospective students and their parents to visit campus on Wednesday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to explore what the program...
From Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer, NMPF "Today's vote is a disappointment, but not a defeat for those of us seeking a strong, clear, national and rational standard for food labeling....
Presentation focused on milk quality, sustainability and processing technologies DeLaval experts were recently invited to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in a supplier summit for Coca Cola FEMSA S.A...
Michigan Milk Producers, Kroger recognize National Ag Day, donate additional 12,000 gallons of milk to Flint families UDIM to provide transportation, education on dairy nutrition to those impacted by water...
A southeast farmer meeting to share with farmers and farm advisors results from nitrogen use efficiency, soil health, and water quality monitoring projects is set to take place in Southeast Wisconsin at...
Agency receives esteemed national award Even with 2015 in the rearview, broadhead, the Minneapolis marketing agency, is still reaping benefits from the year prior, recently receiving national recognition...
Holstein Canada is pleased to welcome a National Director to the Board of Directors: Dennis Werry of Oshawa, Ont. will serve as Director for Northern & Central Ontario. The position was vacant as a result...
Companies Collaborate to Supply, Optimize and Service Centrisys' DT Series Decanter Centrifuges – Helping Western Dairymen Improve Profitability and More Effectively Attain Environmental Goals Centrisys...
BioZyme® Inc., manufacturers of Amaferm®, VitaFerm®, Sure Champ® and other proprietary, natural supplements for cattle, swine, poultry and show livestock, recently hired Erin Creason of...
Zinpro Corporation announces promotions for Brent Wilson and Gina Palomo and the addition of Amber Schramm and Katie Seppelt to new positions within its global marketing team. Wilson is promoted to a new...
Holstein Canada continues to invest in young leaders and the future of the dairy industry with the announcement of the 2015 Education Award winners. The six $1,000 education awards fall under "Awards and...