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The following information was provided by DFA Media Relations Manager Kristi Dale regarding the efforts of the organization during the events surrounding Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
Prior to Hurricane Irene, we took several steps to ensure our Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) members were aware of and preparing for potential impact. Our field reps and haulers played a critical role in this effort by distributing fliers and other materials with storm preparation tips and a reminder about the DFA Cares Hotline, which is a phone resource for members in need of support.
We staffed the DFA Cares Hotline around the clock throughout the end of August, as the storm rolled up the coastline (there were small number of inquiries related to generators and milk transport). In addition, a storm response team of field reps, dispatch personnel and others based out of our Syracuse, New York, office was on call to assist with any situation that arose.
Franzen said, “If biological diversity is declining, if topsoil is eroding, if water resources are being depleted or an increase of inputs challenges solvency, the system is not sustainable.” This is as true today as it was 50 years ago, perhaps more so.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture is reminding local farmers and ranchers that through a simple permitting process, they are allowed to bale hay from highway rights-of-way. There are over 135,000 mowable acres along highway rights-of-way in the state.
Right on cue, temperatures moderated and relief from the scorching heat of the summer of 2011 came just in time for Labor Day and the unofficial beginning of fall. Endless days of triple-digit heat in the drought-ridden Southwest came to an end, however tropical storms failed to stir any significant rainfall and the only thing that flooded Texas was range fires.
July was another very strong month for U.S. beef exports, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Both beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark for the first time ever.
You don’t hear of too many September graduations. But then again, there aren’t that many MBA programs that consist of ranch visits, meats labs and sales sessions.
Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) launched its Master’s of Brand Advantages program in late 2010 and the first class will receive their degrees at the company’s annual conference in Sunriver, Ore., later this month. The second class is in progress.
“Meat experience in sales is not as in-depth as it used to be,” says Deanna Walenciak, CAB marketing director. “As our industry has changed, there are not as many people working their way up through the cut shop to sales.”
U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say the federal government will reimburse dairy farmers for the tons of milk that had to be dumped because it was unable to get to market because of Tropical Storm Irene.
is scheduled for September 20-21, 2011 in Owatonna. Several of the conference's speakers provided some information on what attendees can expect to learn during their sessions.
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On July 7- 8, Progressive Dairyman founder Leon Leavitt and wife, Jane, traveled to Salmon, Idaho, to participate in an annual rafting trip hosted by Rocky Mountain Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Animal Health.
Jami Gaver, owner of Rocky Mountain Pharmaceutical, partners up with Novartis Animal Health every year to offer this rafting trip to dairy producers in the Magic Valley and Treasure Valley of southern Idaho. This year, 32 producers and guests made the drive to Salmon to take part in the trip.
