Kyla Mauk, a 19-year-old college student from Howard Lake, Minn., representing Wright County, was crowned the 62nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds...
$2,000 Grant for Sharing the Ag Story with Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation Director Ruth Meirick accepts a donation from Joe Martin of DuPont Pioneer. The Minnesota...
Illumination improvements yield energy and cost savings if you avoid common upgrade stumbling blocks. Incandescent. Compact fluorescent. Light emitting diode. Metal halide. From antiquated to efficient,...
Are we teaching youth a variety of dairy skills? As a 4-H member I remember attending monthly local 4-H dairy meetings. Held at a leader's farm, all members, from first year to the very experienced, were...
Return to Real Celebrates Wholesome Dairy Products and the Dairy Families Who Make Them Possible The simple beauty of a pat of butter melting on a baked potato brings to life a new integrated advertising...
Following the release of the August 2015 genetic evaluations with the new base change, bulls from New Generation Genetics ranked at or near the top for Milk, Components, Type, Udder Composite, Mobility,...
While some smaller dairy farms do use them, anaerobic digesters typically have the reputation of being a manure handling method strictly for larger operations. And of the 202 anaerobic digesters operating...
Blending my passions for words and cows led to one of the greatest formative experiences of my college career. In eighth grade, I developed a sudden interest in becoming a dairy farmer. I hadn't been around...
Following the release of the August 2015 genetic evaluations with the new base change, bulls from New Generation Genetics ranked at or near the top for Milk, Components, Type, Udder Composite, Mobility,...
A falling birthrate and growing Mexican economy are keeping potential employees south of the border. To thrive, dairies are dependent upon a reliable labor source. While some of our farms survive with...
Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. announced the FDA approval of Norfenicol® (florfenicol) Injectable Solution, a fast-acting treatment for Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica,...
Talent, Faith and Building on Opportunities Bring Success to Great View Farm's Miller Family The All-American Dairy Show has a strong tradition of volunteerism and staunch support among farm families and...
Proper selection and preparation can make a difference. Like milk, beef has a unique combination of nutrients that support a healthy body. Beef is surprisingly lean. Over time, cattle have become more...
With the August sire summaries, Genex Cooperative, Inc. graduated 19 Holsteins to meet members' demands for genetic progress in health, longevity and fertility without sacrificing yield and udders. The...
ANIMART, LLC is pleased to announce the recent addition of Valeri Lane to the Inside Sales department of the dairy and livestock division which provides animal health products, supplies and solutions to...
A buyer's market, at least for the time being, has returned to the crude oil price world. The complete list of reasons why is no doubt much longer, but I'll stick to a few basic ones I understand: 1. Fuel...
Contest will give two California juniors very special seats for the 2016 Rose Parade. New Year's morning 2016 will be one that two young Californians will remember forever, because the dairy message videos...
Pathogen-based and selective antibiotic use reduces your residue risk and adds dollars to your bottom line. By Amanda Smith, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor We're under a microscope. Whether the topic...
New graduates, 7HO11525 Mr OCD Robust DONATELLO-ET (+2537 GTPI®), 7HO11419 Seagull-Bay HEADLINER-ET (VG-85) (+2531 GPTI) and 7HO11585 Sandy-Valley STERLING-ET (+2524 GTPI) not only top this graduating...
