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Calf management has become increasingly important for many dairy producers, as scientific evidence suggests that the early stages of a heifer’s development can have long-lasting effects on her future production. As such, more attention has been given to adequate colostrum feeding soon after birth.
On many farms, it is not uncommon to supply calves with large quantities of milk or milk replacer, in some cases consuming 10 to 12 litres per day, which has shown to have positive effects on a heifer’s future milk production.
Two leading meat industry trade groups are consolidating to speak with a stronger voice on food safety and other industry issues.
On July 1, The National Meat Association (NMA) and the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) are planning to officially become one, forming the new North American Meat Association (NAMA).
The new association will be one of the larger trade groups in the global meat trade, with more than 700 member companies in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and other countries.
The settlement of a lawsuit against Syngenta related to the herbicide Atrazine ensures that corn farmers who depend on the important product continue to farm efficiently and safely, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) said.
While NCGA is concerned about the longer term impacts of unmerited class-action lawsuits against agricultural production, it is important that this case was resolved with an acknowledgement of the safety of atrazine.
An ongoing forage project conducted by Ohio State University Extension offers livestock producers detailed information on how fast pastures are growing statewide to help them make better management decisions.
The Ohio Pasture Measurement Project uses weekly pasture growth reports from more than 32 producers statewide to create a database that can help graziers estimate the amount of forage in their pastures, said Jeff McCutcheon, an OSU Extension educator and co-creator of the project.
The goal is to measure pasture growth to provide producers more detailed and accurate information during the grazing season. This can help them make better feed and pasture management decisions, he said.
Little rain and unseasonably hot weather in May left part of northern and southwest Indiana in drought just a few weeks after farmers got off to a fast start by planting their crops earlier than normal.
Most of northern Indiana except for the far northwestern counties was abnormally dry, and 11 counties were worse off – either entirely or partly in moderate drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released May 31 by the USDA.
Seven counties in extreme southwest Indiana were in moderate drought, and others in the area were abnormally dry.
The Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania held its first board of directors meeting in State College on May 17.
Nine individuals were named to the Foundation’s board, including four dairy producers.
An executive committee will be selected at the board’s next regular meeting.
Residents of Carver County, Minnesota, earn awards at 60th Dairy Day Dinner The 60th annual Dairy Day Dinner drew 370 people to New Germany, Minnesota, as farmers, youth and others were recognized for their achievements.
The new 2012 Carver County Dairy Princesses were crowned. The ceremony also featured the presentation of numerous awards from the American Dairy Association:
