Life does truly go full circle. Last Wednesday, I had the opportunity to be on the speaking docket with Scott Armbrust, D.V.M., at the Livestock Genetics Export Seminar in Madison, Wis
Trans Ova Genetics announces a partnership with Polzin Embryo Center located in Darwin, Minnesota. Polzin Embryo Center, owned by Leslie and Chris Polzin, is a facility that offers donor housing as well...
Trans Ova Genetics announces a new satellite center, in partnership with Rancho Teresita Dairy, located in Tulare, CA. Rancho Teresita Dairy, owned by Cornell and Case Kasbergen, is an operation consisting...
The new Brushcat™ rotary cutter attachments from Bobcat Company provide excellent cutting performance, durable components and several safety features. These attachments are designed to help compact...
Lower commodity prices, high land rent costs and the desire to get a running start on the 2014 growing season will combine to make use of starter fertilizers an attractive option for farmers this spring....
ImmuCell Corporation (NasdaqCM: ICCC), an emerging animal health company that is developing, manufacturing and selling products that improve animal health and productivity in the dairy and beef industries,...
Legislation Would Reduce Consumer Confusion and Promote Safety of Food The International Dairy Foods Association applauds the introduction today of The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014, which...
We've been indoctrinated with the five C's to give calves their best possible start. Colostrum tops this list, followed by calories, cleanliness, comfort and consistency. Despite the order we've all been...
April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Just the thought of warm melting cheese on hot buttered toast stimulates the taste buds. Delighted customers foster the continued consumption of dairy products....
NMPF Statement on Introduction of House Bill Blocking Changes in FDA Regulation of Brewers' Grains for Use as Animal Feed "The National Milk Producers Federation supports the legislation introduced this...
Optimism for the dairy industry's future filled the convention center in Fort Wayne, Ind., where 264 college students congregated to improve skills, network, and learn about careers and industry innovation....
PortaScience team travels to Rwanda to educate dairy farmers on milk quality Michael Gavin, president of PortaScience, Inc., recently returned from Rwanda where he participated in the educational segment...
"SNP chips are information powerhouses," says Tami Smith with Neogen Corporation. Smith addressed the audience at the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association's annual conference last week. A SNP (pronounced...
"Be Our Guest" Concert Raises More Than $15,000 to Purchase Dairy Products for Feeding South Dakota Network Donations will help fulfill demand for nutritious dairy products at state's food pantries and...
Renae Konkler Scheiderer always read the personal classifieds in her dad's Hoard's Dairyman for giggles. However, in the April 25, 2000, issue, one ad caught her eye. Al Scheiderer had given his email...
A recent UW-Extension field study took a closer look at calf raising costs and found large variation between operations. The next generation of your herd brings great potential, but it comes at a price....
Regardless of herd size or management style, dairymen want a healthy herd of profitable and efficient cows. The path to breeding and developing this kind of herd got easier when Semex launched its patented...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation Significant Action Taken on All Bill Titles in First Eight Weeks Since Enactment Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack...
Following the release of the April 2014 genetic evaluations, bulls from New Generation Genetics ranked at or near the top for Milk, Components, Type, Udder Composite, Mobility, Fertility, DPR, Productive...
Digi-Star introduces the GT 465, an ISOBUS compatible system that allows grain carts operators to utilize the virtual terminal in the tractor cab. The GT 465 is the newest addition to Digi-Star's field...