by Amanda Smith, Associate Editor Whether they're feeding coffee grounds to Japanese cows or under non-GMO pressure, Starbucks has continued to make headlines this year. Regarded, by far, as the largest...
3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. announces the release of ANSI/3-A 00-00-2014, 3-A Sanitary Standards for General Requirements. The new American National Standard (ANS) establishes minimum sanitary (hygienic)...
Not long ago, calf care was a bit of an afterthought, and many young animals received a standard serving of milk that was adequate for survival and some growth
New Landmark Services Cooperative facility offers benefits in speed, space and markets. Landmark Services Cooperative announces the opening of their new Grain Rail Facility in Fall River, Wis. Grain growers...
Low prices for corn and other feed grains are expected to last for the rest of the decade, according to a recent forecast by a leading agricultural research group
With a commitment to bring the latest research and practical expertise to the farm, Vita Plus continues to build its dairy team to best serve customers throughout the Upper Midwest. In their new roles,...
Decades ago, cows gave far less milk and reproduction came easy. Today's cows produce high volumes of milk, but are still expected to calve back consistently. There was a downward trend for fertility until...
Today, Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, by a vote of 262-152....
The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), a regional dairy marketing cooperative and dairy ingredient processor, announced today that it has been awarded SQF Level 2 certification by the Safe Quality...
H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act --As Prepared for Delivery-- "I thank the gentleman. "M__ Speaker, I rise today to support H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United...
In this episode of The Fatty Acid Forum, Dr. Charlie Staples from the University of Florida leads us on an exploration of where the essential fatty acids are found in bovine tissues. You will learn the...
In a decision issued yesterday, Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Boldt removed a major obstacle to the construction of the Richfield Dairy by resolving challenges to two high capacity wells permits and...
Six students from Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin recently completed their Vita Plus internship programs after building career skills through many diverse opportunities and projects. The students were...
Vermeer Corporation has introduced a new series of round balers that includes two models designed for high-capacity hay and forage production, and an additional two models specially designed for the rigors...
Studies show feeding calves to a higher plane of nutrition may result in increased growth rates as well as decreased treatment costs and increased overall health. But what happens after the calf is weaned,...
Vermeer Corporation has introduced a new bale processor that gives operators the ability to process and distribute forage materials consistently and accurately at long range. The aptly named Catapult CPX9000...
A new online tool designed to assist dairy producers in understanding coverage options under the new farm bill was developed in part by a dairy economist with Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural,...
When times are tough, the ag family is one of the most supportive around. **Update on Reece and Hans: Hans had a successful second stem-cell transplant and is back home. He is doing well and is working...
Digi-Star LLC has formed a Near-infrared (NIR) partnership with Dinamica Generale S.p.A. to offer multiple NIR product solutions to North American producers. In addition to a portable NIR Moisture testing...
