A new concept in holding area cooling is taking the edge off of heat stress, and it can be achieved at a fairly low cost. “Holding areas have been identified as a primary contributor to heat stress,” said Chris Eisele, University of Wisconsin-Madison, during the Vita Plus Dairy Summit.

Reproduction research discussed at DCRC’s annual meeting Nearly 275 people gathered for the eighth annual meeting of the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC), held in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 7-8.

The month of December is often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year.” With finals wrapping up and the semester coming to an end, many college students would agree that “it’s the hap-happiest season of all.” For members of Alpha Zeta Fraternity at Penn State University, the month of December is a time for its members to give back to the community through the Holiday Lights Tour.

The eighth annual Southern Regional Dairy Challenge, Nov. 17-19, attracted 51 students from 11 universities and colleges to the event hosted by the Louisiana State University.

American Agri-Women (AAW) elected its executive board and recognized outstanding contributors at its 38th annual convention in Niagara Falls, New York. Sue McCrum of Mars Hill, Maine, will serve as president in 2014-2015. AAW is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agribusiness women representing more than 50 state, commodity and agribusiness affiliates. The 38th annual convention included meetings in Niagara Falls as well as meetings and tours in Ontario, Canada, which were sponsored by several Canadian ag groups.