It is that time of year again: Harvest is over, and plans are underway for next year’s cropping enterprise. One choice to make soon is which seeds to plant. This is not an easy decision, because so many options exist.

Alltech is partnering with Nestlé in the creation of a world-class training center, the Dairy Farming Institute in Shuangcheng, Heilongjiang province, China. Along with its participation in numerous educational initiatives and assistance in establishing best practices in Chinese agribusiness, Alltech is bringing its feed evaluation laboratory to the world’s fastest growing dairy market.

Doug Stephan owns and operates Eastleigh Farms in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. His herd is made up of Jerseys plus a few Ayrshires and Guernsey-Jersey crosses. Doug also runs several radio programs. In the Aug. 20 episode of “Doug Stephan’s Good Day,” Doug participated in a unique way in the popular ice bucket challenge to raise funds for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association.