National Dairy FARM Program launches at 2009 World Dairy Expo The National Milk Producers Association (NMPF), with support from Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI), formally launched the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, at a news conference during the 2009 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, unveiling key components of the voluntary, nationwide program designed to bring consistency and uniformity to animal care through education, on-farm evaluations and objective third-party verification.

Greg Jones NutriDense Silage Product Manager at BASF Plant Science in Durham, North Carolina

The Idaho Dairymen’s Association invited dairy producers from around the state to hear a panel of speakers discuss the industry’s current milk price situation at the Canyon Crest Event Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, October 9, 2009.

Dr. Larry Fox presented on fundamental principles of milking management and mastitis – the nature of the disease and its control – to students in the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium (SGPDC). After the lecture, students took part in a milking system analysis laboratory exercise done on a large commercial dairy operation.

The following is part of a letter sent to members of Congress by Robert E. Gilbert, Chairman of A. L. Gilbert company.

On September 8, 2008, as Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was still reeling from devastating summer floods, Diamond V broke ground on what would become its new south manufacturing facility and a symbol of hope for the community.

Harold Howrigan, a champion of Vermont’s dairy industry, has died. He was 85.

Casey Knapp, a 20-year-old from Preble, New York, has been very involved in promoting agriculture – on the organic side.

Seven Magic Valley youths were awarded scholarships in conjunction with the Magic Valley Dairy Heifer Program at this year’s Twin Falls County Fair. The scholarships were awarded on the basis of excellence in program participation.

Progressive Dairy Publishing recently brought home impressive recognitions from the Livestock Publications Council’s annual critique contest announced at Ag Media Summit held in Forth Worth, Texas, August 1-5.