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Mississippi forage and livestock producers battled the unusual 104° F weather to attend the 2012 North Mississippi Grazing School in Verona, Mississippi, on June 29.
Alfalfa in some areas of Pennsylvania is experiencing water stress and the question of alfalfa management during this time is being raised. But before we discuss the management of water-stressed alfalfa, let's look at how alfalfa responds to drought conditions.
The drought has stressed most of the crops we are growing. Most farmers got at least one cutting (and often two). Then stress has reduced growth over the last month.
California dairy industry groups honor Tiemersma family
After more than four and a half decades as a dairyman, Jelle Tiemersma – known as “Jim” to his friends – has built a lot of respect among his peers. But he didn’t realize quite how much until he and his family were named the 2012 Dairy Family of the Year by the Tulare County Dairy Women and the California Milk Advisory Board.
“It was a big surprise,” said Tiemersma, who – along with his wife, Tracy – founded the Tiemersma Dairy in 1971.
—From the Visalia Times-Delta
Southwest Dairy Farmers recognized with Texas AgriLife Extension Service award
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service announced a recent tribute to Southwest Dairy Farmers.
Age: 42
Location: Chillicothe, Texas
My dairy’s history: My great-grandfather started milking cows in 1941. My grandfather milked cows and farmed until his death in 1952. Overstreet Dairy was started in 1972 by my dad. In 2001, my dad and I formed a partnership.
Chobani Founder, President and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya was honored at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for the New York area as the winner in the retail and consumer products category.
Ulukaya was selected as a leading entrepreneur by an independent judging panel made up of previous winners of the award, leading CEOs, private capital investors and other regional business leaders.
The winners were revealed at a gala on June 19 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
Your age: 53
Your location: Monticello, Wisconsin
My dairy’s history: Our farm (Voegeli Brown Swiss) was homesteaded in 1854 by our Swiss predecessors. In 1895, my great-grandfather purchased a registered Brown Swiss and we have had registered Brown Swiss ever since.
Currently, the sixth generation is involved in operations at the farm. My mother Alice, brother Jimmy, myself and my two kids, Brienna and Christopher – along with a great work force – operate our farm.
ReproScan has introduced two new portable cattle ultrasound units.
Both the XTC and the XTL are rugged, splash-proof 3.3 pound (1.5 kg) portable ultrasound units that come with a 6-hour lithium ion battery, battery charger and carry case.
Both units work with a wide range of viewing devices including the new Bright Sunlight Readable LCD Monitor, binocular and monocular goggles and wireless monitors.
ReproScan units can be adapted to work with most viewing devices on the market today. The ReproScan XTC and XTL have been designed specifically for bovine reproductive use and are marketed with the tagline “the ultrasound with the cow on it.”
The all-new BPX9000 bale processor from Vermeer combines simplicity, durability and versatility to meet the needs of today’s cattle producers.
The easy-to-operate machine is built tough with a unique, T-style frame, the bed design and offset rotor produce even and consistent feed with minimal maintenance, and an optional large square bale kit includes enhancements to effectively process a variety of bales.
The all-new BPX9000 bale processor from Vermeer combines simplicity, durability and versatility to meet the needs of today’s cattle producers.
The easy-to-operate machine is built tough with a unique, T-style frame, the bed design and offset rotor produce even and consistent feed with minimal maintenance, and an optional large square bale kit includes enhancements to effectively process a variety of bales.
