The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announced today that Jim Mulhern, a veteran public affairs professional with three decades of government policy and communications experience in Washington,...

As printed in our October 25, 2012 issue... GENETIC EVALUATIONS WILL MOVE from USDA to a private sector consortium, based on an early October vote by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). A definitive...

New infrastructure will help UC Davis assess livestock's environmental footprint There's a time warp at the UC Davis feedlot. It's the 21st century on most of these 50 acres of pastures and pens two miles...

As printed in our November 2012 issue... FARMFIRST DAIRY COOPERATIVE would be the name of the merged cooperatives of Family Dairies USA, Manitowoc Milk Producers Cooperative and Milwaukee Cooperative Milk...

Students may submit written essay or video on 2013 theme: "American Agriculture: Nourishing Opportunities" The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) calls on ninth- to 12th-grade students to submit an original,...

The 2013 Holstein Association USA National and Qualified Judges Lists are now posted online at www.holsteinusa.com . The two lists are comprised of individuals from across North America with a significant...

CRI Announces Structural Reorganization On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Cooperative Resources International (CRI), the agricultural holding cooperative headquartered in Shawano, Wis., has updated...

The 11th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) is slated for Feb. 7-9 at the Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center in Frankenmuth, Mich. Dairy producers attending should come prepared...

ANIMART, Inc. announces the addition of Steven Hunt as marketing associate of the dairy and livestock division which provides animal health products, supplies and solutions to producers. In his role, Hunt...

UW-Discovery Farms Conference: Crop Management in the 21st Century – Dec. 12 Farmers are often at the mercy of factors beyond their personal control. While the list can be diverse, two key factors...

Pete Giacomini, Chief Operating Officer of AgSource Cooperative Services, has accepted a new assignment. Effective January 1, 2013, Giacomini will assume a newly created position as Vice President of Business...

Pedigree Analysis of 2012 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online Holstein Association USA now has the annual Pedigree Analysis of 2012 National Holstein Show Winners available on the Holstein Association...

Filament Marketing, LLC, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Veum, Jean Retallick and Kelly Sime. Amanda Veum will be joining Filament Marketing full-time as a marketing associate after graduating...

Two Dairy Farmers among Finalists in Nationwide "Faces of Farming & Ranching" Contest Voting Ends December 15th to Select Three National Winners Two dairy farmers are among the nine finalists in a nationwide...

Dairy producers now have an improved tool to capture accurate fertility data, as ABS Global, Inc. announces the use of Real World Data® (RWD™) Bull Fertility in place of SCR data analysis, starting...

Select Sires' High-Components Lineup Sired Outstanding Fall Show Winners The Select Sires lineup sired some of the most exciting individuals, in every breed, this fall at the All-American Dairy Show in...

Minnesota Milk Producers Association named Blue Diamond Dairy in Melrose Minnesota's 2012 Producer of the Year at the Midwest Dairy Expo in Saint Cloud on November 27. Each year Minnesota Milk recognizes...

Southern Regional Dairy Challenge draws 60 students to Newberry, South Carolina The seventh Annual Southern Regional Dairy Challenge, which ran November 8-10, 2012, attracted 60 students from 11 universities...

Members of Family Dairies USA, Manitowoc Milk Producers Cooperative and Milwaukee Cooperative Milk Producers encouraged to vote on proposed merger by Dec. 18. The board of directors for Family Dairies...

Holstein Association USA is pleased to announce that 2012 Progressive Breeders' RegistrySM (PBR) and Progressive Genetics HerdSM (PGH) honorees have been named. These awards are given annually to the top...