Dr Bernard de Geus has been appointed Director of the Breed4Food consortium. As from 1 June 2013, he will lead the research consortium which is a collaborative effort comprising four animal breeding companies...
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announces its recent decision to strategically refocus the association's priorities and industry role as the industry's primary source of information and leadership,...
Wisconsin Holstein is pleased to announce Nicole Smith of Monticello, Wis. as the 2013 Summer Intern for the Association. Nicole will be based out of the office in Baraboo, Wis. During the summer, Nicole...
New Site is a Key Element of a Brand Evolution that Better Serves Customers and Global Stakeholders Novus announces the launch of its new global corporate website – www.novusint.com. The new website...
In its 83-year history, the Hoard's Dairyman Cow Judging Contest has seen 5.5 million entries, and only 84 individuals have ever received a perfect score by aligning their rankings with that of the official...
The 15th Joint Annual Conference of the American Butter Institute (ABI) and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) was held April 28-30, 2013 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. This year's meeting...
Genex Cooperative, Inc. has recognized dairy herds and heifer raisers from across the United States for outstanding reproductive performance. The awards were bestowed as part of the cooperative's second...
Jeff Lyon, Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), certified today the results of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) 2013 Board of Directors...
As printed in our May 25, 2013 issue... BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL dairy prices have softened slightly from recent highs. May-to-December Class III futures fell over 50 cents since early May and settled...
MilkPEP Launches Katie Couric Milk Mustache Ad in Honor of Mother's Day Award- winning journalist, best-selling author, well known cancer advocate and talk show host Katie Couric finds breakfast to be...
he future vision of BouMatic, the only US end-to-end manufacturer of dairy equipment, is being shared at 11 regional and international meetings held around the globe. The meetings kicked off in Syracuse,...
Midwest Dairy Council and Land O'Lakes Award Six Iowa Schools with Pro Football, Cheese Prize Packages Winners of "Hero's Cheesy Challenge Celebration" rewarded for creative video submission of healthy...
There's no better time to see the newest face of Jersey dairying than next month during the 2013 annual meetings. Better still, invite others who need Jerseys to join us in Amarillo, Texas, June 26 through...
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) announces that the prestigious 2013 Borlaug CAST Communication Award goes to Jeff Simmons, the President of Elanco. Nominees must demonstrate...
Take steps to monitor fresh cows for the lesser-known counterpart of clinical hypocalcemia or milk fever, and provide them the calcium they need, including treatments with Bovikalc®. While most dairy...
New app for Apple and Android lets dairy producers track heat stress levels right where the cows are – in the barn. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC introduces the Cool Cow™ app for smart phones....
More than 50 state and national dairy organizations, including the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), sent a joint letter today to members of the House Agriculture Committee, urging that panel...
From harrowing tales of difficult births to calf pullers being thrown from great heights, Neogen has received many creative calf puller pictures and stories. Now it's up to the public to decide which is...
Landmark agronomist says growers must plan accordingly to adjust to "one of the coolest springs on record." One of the coolest springs on records has delayed most producers across the Midwest from getting...
FieldWatch™ Inc. has successfully transitioned to its national version of the online DriftWatchTM specialty crop site registry for high-value, specialty crops and apiaries to a new technology platform....
