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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.
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.
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.
Green Bay, Wisconsin, served as the location for the first Vita Plus Calf Summit, held June 19-21. Click here to learn more about the summit from the most recent Vita Plus Calf Care e-newsletter, or click a hyperlink below to jump directly to that topic in the e-newsletter.
On the first day, attendees toured two progressive calf operations, Pagel’s Ponderosa Calf Ranch and Dairy Dreams LLC.
New research from University of Missouri reproductive scientist Peter Sutovsky identifies faulty sperm and takes them out of the A.I. equation.
“There are many types of hidden sperm defects that are not obvious and cannot be identified by conventional analysis,” Sutovsky said.
“We look at biomarkers to improve our ability to correctly evaluate semen and to give us an idea about fertility of a bull that is used in an artificial insemination program.”
Water scarcity is one of the most urgent challenges confronting farmers and ranchers in the southwestern U.S. today.
To learn about some of the latest, most promising technologies and techniques in water-use efficiency being developed by agricultural professionals throughout the Southwest, consider attending the Water: The Foundation of Agricultural Sustainability Conference on Aug. 7 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Members and adult leaders of 4-H clubs and FFA chapters from several Michigan counties gathered at Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) headquarters June 27-28 for the 75th Annual 4-H/MMPA Milk Marketing Tour.
The two-day conference, co-sponsored by MMPA and Michigan State University Extension, is the longest running 4-H tour in existence with over 4,000 students having participated.
The focus of the tour is to educate students about milk marketing principles, as well as the duties and operations of a dairy cooperative.
Patz Corporation has expanded its vertical mixer series with two new additions.
3600 Series II Triple Screw Vertical Mixer
With a mixing capacity of 1,400-1,580 cu. ft. (39.6-44.7 m3), this huge mixer is the largest in the series.
GEA Farm Technologies, Inc., is now the exclusive distributor of the FutureCow Prep System, manufactured by Alpha Technology USA Corp, which is doing business as FutureCow.
The patent-pending FutureCow Prep System uses a mechanical brush unit to effectively and reliably wash, disinfect, dry and stimulate teats prior to milking.
“Prepping cows with the FutureCow Prep System accomplishes all of the necessary pre-milking procedures in one easy step,” said Chad Buchanan, vice president of sales and marketing for GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.
Editor's note: On a recent trip to the Southern Forage and Pasture Crop Improvement Conference (SPFCIC), Progressive Forage Grower Editor Lynn Olsen had the opportunity to learn more about the dairy, beef and forage industries in Puerto Rico. Click here to read Darren Olsen's article to learn more about Puerto Rico's dairy industry.
As you might imagine, there are some challenges with milk production on an island in a hot, humid tropical environment, but there are also some challenges for the dairy industry as a whole in getting the population to consume milk and milk products.
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