Prince Agri Products, Inc., has opened a new manufacturing facility to expand production of its unique, patented anionic nutritional specialty product, Animate®, that is designed to reduce the incidence of low blood calcium in transition cows. Dean Warras, Prince Agri Products president, says the new 12,000 square-foot facility, located at the company’s headquarters in Quincy, Ill., will support a five-fold … Read More
Collegiate Dairy Leaders from U.S. & Canada Converge in Fort Wayne
The Dairy Challenge Academy and contest will bring 280 students from 38 college dairy programs to Fort Wayne, Ind., April 4-6. This North American event – hosted by Purdue University, Michigan State University and The Ohio State University – is the largest gathering of collegiates pursuing a dairy career. Students will converge in Fort Wayne from all corners of the … Read More
Dairy Industry Applauds White House Strategy
America’s dairy farmers, cooperatives, processors, manufacturers, and other industry leaders applaud today’s announcement by the White House of a Biogas and Energy Roadmap to reduce methane emissions from agriculture. In its announcement, the White House formally cited the work of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy’s Sustainability Council, whose efforts in part include a partnership with the U.S. Department of … Read More
2014 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference Scheduled
The 2014 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference will be held April 23-24 in Grapevine, TX. The program is presented by the Texas Animal Nutrition Council and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in cooperation with various cattle and dairy industry groups, associations and businesses. “These conferences provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about the most recent developments in ruminant nutrition and … Read More
Aging US Population Seek Dairy Products to Boost Health
As the US population continues to age, dairy products that meet the nutritional needs of older consumers will become increasingly influential. US dairy marketers should communicate the health benefits of their dairy products by promoting their advantages for maintaining an active lifestyle. Figures reveal that the number of people in the US aged 65 and older is set to more … Read More
Can Farm Movies Help Public's Image of Agriculture
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How will you celebrate Ag Day?” National Ag Day is nothing new to the agriculture community, but that doesn’t weaken the importance of it’s purpose. Our poll results showed an even spread of those heading to D.C. to celebrate Ag Day, participating via social media and taking a farmer to lunch. It was also … Read More
Opposition Allowing Interstate Sales of Raw Milk
The nation’s dairy farmers and dairy companies today expressed their opposition to new legislation in Congress that would allow the interstate sales of raw milk, saying that any additional availability of the product will increase the number of sicknesses and deaths of people who consume it. The International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation said that “the … Read More
CWT Assists with 3.6 Million lbs in Dairy Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 15 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Foremost Farms USA, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Michigan Milk Producers Association and Tillamook County Creamery Association to sell 2.094 million pounds of Cheddar cheese, 1.185 million pounds of 82% butter and 308,647 pounds of whole milk powder to customers in Africa, … Read More
2014 Junior Infographic Web Contest
Holstein Association USA announces a web based contest for its Junior members to create an educational infographic. An infographic is a visual presentation of information; utilizing charts, diagrams or maps to engage the audience. Holstein Association USA Junior members are encouraged to design one infographic for submission. This design should be in color and able to fit on an 8 … Read More
GEA Adds Eating Time Analysis to CowScout™
Electronically monitoring cows for activity helps to automate the heat detection process, and supply more accurate breeding information for increased pregnancy rates. Activity monitors can also alert producers to health challenges ahead of clinical signs being visually observed, allowing for earlier treatment and avoiding a potential drop in milk production. To increase monitoring capabilities, GEA Farm Technologies has added eating … Read More