Last week we asked the question, “What is your opinion on ag-related sponsorships of sporting events?” 46% of you said Great way to reach certain audiences. 34% said Some are good, some not. 19% said Waste of money. Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments below. There are ag related sponsorships in just about every kind of sporting … Read More
Jersey Entries Due
Entries for the 59th All American Jersey Show & Sale are due by September 20. The show will be held at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., November 5 to 7. The headquarters for the All American is the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport. The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 5. Ted … Read More
Time is Running Out for Expo Entries!
Cattle exhibitors wishing to compete at World Dairy Expo 2011 should log on to World Dairy Expo website now and submit their entries. According to Dairy Cattle Show Manager, Laura Herschleb, entry fees will increase at midnight (CDT) on Thursday, September 1. Paper applications must also be postmarked by that date to avoid late entry fees. Animals may still be … Read More
Scholarship Winners Announced
East Central/Select Sires awarded eight $250 scholarships to students enrolled in the UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC). Scholarship recipients include: Brett Hildebrandt, son of Roger and Fay Hildebrandt of Hustisford; Matthew O’Connor, son of James and Theresa O’Connor of New Glarus; Deanna Sterman, daughter of Matthew and Rhonda of Hartford; Zachary Meyer, son of Dale and Kelly Schmuhl … Read More
Seymour Expands
Seymour Dairy Products, one of the largest blue cheese producers in the United States, celebrated its second expansion in its six-year existence. “Quite an undertaking for a small company like ours,” said Michael Brennenstuhl, the President and CEO of Seymour Dairy Products. “We aren’t a big corporate entity.” The company’s $2.5 million expansion brought Governor Scott Walker to Seymour. “The … Read More
Webinar on Replacement Heifers Offered
Robert Corbett, DVM, PAS, with Dairy Health Consultation, will present “Achieving Maximum Growth Potential of Replacement Heifers through Management and Nutrition,” at the next DCHA webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 1:00 p.m. CDT. The webinar will offer practical advice on how an accelerated growth program can increase your operation’s productivity. “There is a lot of practical information that needs … Read More
Fine-Filtered Milk Being Tested
White Wave Foods is testing a new line of fine-filtered milk, called Simply Pure, in the two Ohio markets. Simply Pure, is available in local Kroger, Walmart, Meijer and Giant Eagle stores and has been on the shelves for about three weeks. “There’s big difference between regular milk and fine-filtered milk,” director of innovation Linda Zink said. “Fine-filtered milk tastes … Read More
Dairy Policy and Immigation Focus of Forum
The South Dakota Dairy Producers (SDDP) are sponsoring a forum on National Dairy Policy and Immigration Reform August 30 in Sioux Falls. According to SDDP, the forum will provide South Dakota dairy producers with the opportunity to learn more about the latest federal legislation to authorize foreign workers through presentations and question and answer sessions led by officials of the … Read More
Virtual Tour Includes Md. Farm
St. Brigid’s Farm, a Registered Jersey™ dairy located near Kennedyville, Md., will be one of eight U.S. operations featured as a Virtual Farm Tour at the 2011 World Dairy Expo. The program, which will be presented by owners Robert Fry, D.V.M., and Judy Gifford, will start at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5 in Mendota 1 meeting room in the … Read More
Butter Sculpture Unveiled at NYS Fair
The New York State Fair has unveiled its 2011 butter sculpture. See it now through September 5 in the NYS Fair Dairy Products Building. The annual butter sculpture traditionally pays tribute to the state’s farm families who feed folks in their communities and beyond, but this year, New York’s farmers have turned the tables to publically thank another group dedicated … Read More