A 95-year-old graphite company is reaching out to let more industries know about the advantages of their dry film lubricants. SLIP Plate is a Superior Graphite product that was developed in 1975 for the railroad industry as a natural lubricant that would stand up to weather and other environmental conditions. The dry film coating was not affected by temperature extremes, … Read More
CRV Announces Chadwick Employee
CRV is pleased to announce a new grazing consulting service offered by their employee, Grant Chadwick. Chadwick is originally from New Zealand and has over twenty years of pasture growth and dairy management experience through his grazing consultation service, which is brand new to the US dairy industry. Whether your just starting out or looking for a change, a pasture … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 14 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Foremost Farms, Land O’Lakes, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 397 metric tons (875.235 pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 755 metric tons (1.664 million pounds) of butter to customers in Asia, North Africa, Central … Read More
Farmers and Vets are Best Judge of Animal Care
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Which group should restaurants consider experts on animal care?” Recently many folks in agriculture participated in an online thank you campaign for Domino’s Pizza. Why? Because the restaurant chain made a decision based on good humane animal practices and did not give in to the demands of the animal activist group HSUS. According to … Read More
YDLI Seeks Class 8 Applicants
The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) is now accepting applications to its eighth class. Sponsored by the Holstein Foundation, Class 8 will convene in Albuquerque, N.M., in February 2013 and again in February 2014. Applications are due to the Holstein Foundation office by August 1, 2012. YDLI is a unique, three-phase dairy leadership program for young adults, ages 22 to … Read More
Ellsworth New President at ANIMART
Congratulations to Dan Ellsworth, the new president of the dairy and livestock division for ANIMART, Inc. As president, Ellsworth’s primary focus will be to lead ANIMART in their mission of becoming the preferred animal health supplier, with a focus on providing solutions for producers, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to exceed expectations through responsiveness and teamwork. In addition … Read More
PDMP Offers Course
The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) kick off their professional development Dairy Issues Forums this year on June 7th, with a look at the inside of a business line that more and more dairy producers are focusing on to increase their bottom line-beef sales. According to the state Beef Council, 50% of the beef supply in Pennsylvania, comes from … Read More
Elsass Named Genetic Consultant of the Year
Congratulations to Loren Elsass for being honored as the Select Mating Service™ (SMS™) genetic consultant of the year by Selecy Sires! This national award is presented annually to genetic consultants who exemplify the qualities that make SMS known throughout the world as the premier mating program in the industry to assist dairy producers in developing genetic business plans. The recipient … Read More
Latest Dairy Checkoff Update
Dairy sales experience significant gains when products are placed beyond the traditional dairy case, according to new research from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®. The Innovation Center was founded by America’s dairy producers to develop industry-wide solutions and action plans to grow long-term sales. The research provided shoppers more access to dairy and meal-building concepts that paired dairy with … Read More
Seven Breeders Have Herds of Excellence
Congratulations to the seven U.S. Registered Holstein® breeders who have been named 2012 Holstein Association USA Herds of Excellence. The award was created to pay tribute to breeders who have bred and raised cattle that are consistently performing at the highest levels for them. To be recognized with this honor, herds must be 25 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent … Read More