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Twenty years of research into controlling a beetle that destroys alfalfa has led to what can be a homegrown remedy.
The larvae of the alfalfa snout beetle, an invasive species that likely came to Oswego in boat ballast in the 19th century, feed on the roots of alfalfa, a valuable north country crop.
As calendar year 2010 quickly comes to a close, farm managers are meeting with their income tax professionals to assemble tax management plans to take advantage of new tax law changes.
Forages were the focus of a three-day event held recently in St. Cloud, Minnesota, intended to feature the latest in forage related research in Minnesota and near-by states.
The impact of weather is being felt through the livestock industry, and high input costs have farmers scrambling for ways to make a profit and feed their cattle herds.
Two of the most internationally respected experts on dairy cattle hoof health — Dr. Jan Shearer of Iowa State University and Dr. Sarel Van Amstel of the University of Tennessee — led 12 dairy producers and one professional hoof trimmer in a three-day educational session on proper hoof care during Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s Hoof School Nov. 3-5.
John C. Bloomhall, CEO, Diamond V, was named a National Finalist in the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Award Competition. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses.
The Jerome Cheese Company, a division of Davisco Foods International, announced plans to add mozzarella cheese to its product line. The Idaho company already produces 520,000 pounds of cheddar cheese.
Pizza — and increased marketing from companies like Pizza Hut and Papa John's Pizza — is driving the demand for mozzarella cheese.
Except for a brief retreat in early October, corn, soybean, and wheat prices were in a steady uptrend from June 30 through Nov. 9. December 2010 corn futures increased about 70 percent, while January 2011 soybean futures and July 2011 wheat futures increased about 50 percent.
Paul Dotterer and Sons Dairy Farm was established by Paul and Jean Dotterer in 1951, when they purchased a 130-acre farm near Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, and began dairying with 15 cows.
Paul and Jean raised their six children on the farm, and two sons chose to remain and grow their lives and families there as well. Larry Dotterer became the dairy herd manager, while John Dotterer assumed management of the crops. Now, the third generation is gradually taking the reins.
Candice Dotterer (pictured at right), daughter of Larry, oversees the herds’ reproduction, fresh cows, sick-cow care, maternity barn, milkers and milking equipment.
If Sandy Weaver was an Olympic athlete, she’d be a gold medalist. If she was a singer, she’d be the reigning American Idol. As a calf raiser, she’s every bit as proud of her accomplishments.
“In the past two years, my mortality rate has been 1.2 percent,” says the Pennsylvanian charged with rearing more than 400 newborn Holsteins annually. “I can’t even remember the last time we had a really sick one.”
