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In the aftermath of the devastating magnitude-9 earthquake and resulting tsunami that ravaged much of northern Japan, the staff of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)-Japan is working around the clock to assess the impact this natural disaster has had on the country and, in particular, the meat trade of Japan.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Tuesday he's optimistic the federal government can come to agreement with the state of Wyoming on how to lift federal protections for wolves in the state -- a dispute that has sparked years of bitter litigation.
Twenty-eight members of the Select Sires Inc. sales and service team from throughout North America have been named Super Achievers. This prestigious Select Sires achievement award is given to employees that demonstrate sales growth and provide exemplary service to their customers with a high level of passion for their customers’ success.
Fifty-three enthusiastic, young dairy industry advocates from across the nation completed the first phase of the Holstein Foundation's renowned Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 2-5. Throughout the four-day program, class members had a schedule full of workshops aimed at improving their leadership, communication and advocacy skills. YDLI Phase II takes place over the next 12 months in participants' home communities, and the class will come together again for Phase III in New Mexico, Feb. 29-March 3, 2012.
At the recent MMPA State Annual Delegate Meeting, members and guests recognized Velmar Green, dairy farmer from Elsie, Michigan, for his 42 years of service on the MMPA board of directors. His legacy on the board has shaped MMPA into the successful milk marketing cooperative it is today.
Founded in 2007 by Wout Vander Goot and Eric Danzeisen, Sierra Desert Breeders (SDB) is based in Tulare County, California. “When we started, we knew things were going to be tough but we had a firm belief in our breeding philosophy,” says Vander Goot. “We wanted to get back to the basics and give dairymen what they really wanted. Our focus has been to offer our customers top genetics from proven and genomic bulls coming from deep cow families. That means bulls that will produce nice looking daughters that breed back quick and have high production.”
For the sixth year, and with more than 5,000 applicants to its 2011 season, global animal nutrition company Alltech has focused on bringing together the world’s brightest scientific thinkers from colleges and universities across the globe through its Alltech Young Scientist Competition.
With global challenges mounting, it is a crucial time to examine the role research plays in our economic, social and political well-being. In this new Commentary from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), Investing in a Better Future through Public Agricultural Research, a team of respected scholars provides objective, science-based insights into the state of U.S. investments in public agricultural research.
When the world’s dairy industry gathers each fall in Madison, Wisconsin, it is only fitting that outstanding individuals be recognized for their contributions to the dairy business. World Dairy Expo General Manager Mark Clarke notes, “The best come to Madison. This is true whether you are talking about the trade show exhibitors, the dairy cattle that parade on the colored shavings or the people who attend this show year after year. We are honored to spotlight accomplishments with four special awards.”
The U.S. ag industry produces the safest food in the world. However, drug residues in beef are drawing increased scrutiny from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Unfortunately, dairy cows are 20 times more likely than beef cows and more than 400 times more likely than feedlot cattle to be flagged for carcass residue. Contaminated meat or milk from a dairy operation can result in significant expense, unfavorable publicity and even loss of market access.
