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Could nutrition and comfort improve your herd’s RHA?

March 1, 2010

Despite the cold weather and snow on the ground, 66 students came out to participate in this year’s Mideast Regional Dairy Challenge. Held in Wooster, Ohio, the dairy challenge focused on the students’ ability to evaluate a dairy farm.

Pfizer, customers contribute more than $1.3 million to FFA, veterinary scholarships

February 25, 2010

In 2009, Pfizer Animal Health contributed more than $1.3 million to support FFA programs and help fund the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Foundation/Pfizer Veterinary Student Scholarships through a unique partnership with veterinarians, animal health suppliers and dealers. Today, Pfizer announces the same program is available for 2010 through March 31.

In the news from Issue 3 2010

February 22, 2010

First facility to efficiently convert bioenergy crops to cellulosic ethanol opens
Leaders from DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol (DDCE), University of Tennessee, Genera Energy and Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen cut the ribbon on one of the world’s first cellulosic ethanol demonstration facilities, located in Vonore, Tennessee. The 74,000-square-foot plant has started producing ethanol and will deliver low-cost, fully integrated technology for commercial production of ethanol from agricultural residue and bioenergy crops, including corncobs and switchgrass.

The value of hay grower conferences

February 22, 2010

Brad Nelson

The annual Washington State Hay Growers conference was held in January in the Tri-Cities of Washington (Pasco-Richland-Kennewick).

Washington State Hay Growers Association 2010 conference

February 22, 2010

“Change, Challenge and Opportunity” was the theme for the 2010 Washington State Hay Growers Association (WSHGA) annual conference on January 13-14 at the Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, Washington.

Production management of pastures

February 22, 2010

It’s not too late to make a New Year’s resolution to better utilize your pasture acreage to increase production and profit. Pasture management consists of managing animals, plants and soil, and their interrelationship.

New ideas, strategies proposed at 2010 PA Dairy Summit

February 22, 2010

Dairy producers and industry professionals at the 2010 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit looked for opportunities and strategies to plan for a new year. After reflecting on a difficult 2009 for the industry, the outlook for the future was optimistic. On the schedule were some of the key issues facing the dairy industry now: feeding a growing population, planning for the future of the business, reacting to the media and growing the market for dairy products.