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As a reminder, the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Reproduction Award Program nominations are due May 2, and must be completed online. The awards honor dairy producers and their operations for accomplishing reproductive efficiency with well-implemented management procedures.
The Pfizer Animal Genetics laboratory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, recently received the Illumina CSPro certification for GoldenGate Bovine 3K Beadchip. The Illumina CSPro certification for the GoldenGate platform is the second certification Pfizer Animal Genetics has received from Illumina in 2011.
The leaders of the International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) three constituent organizations voted to support IDFA’s dairy policy reform recommendations and to oppose the National Milk Producers Federation’s dairy policy package.
The directors of the Milk Industry Foundation, the National Cheese Institute and the International Ice Cream Association met this weekend to review current policy reform proposals and approved the IDFA’s policy recommendations that would reform the Federal Milk Marketing Orders and provide a better safety net for dairy farmers.
Missouri Farmers Care, a coalition of leading Missouri agriculture advocacy groups, applauded the Missouri General Assembly’s successful efforts to pass SB 113, which strengthens the enforcement of Missouri’s animal welfare laws and preserves the voter intent of the recently passed Proposition B.
Minnesota Select Sires is continuing its tradition of supporting the future of the local dairy industry by awarding educational scholarships to students pursuing agricultural careers. Four deserving students were selected as winners of the $500 scholarships this year.
“As always, we had a very strong group of applicants. We are humbled by the strength of the youth originating in Minnesota and North Dakota thanks to the families that are part of this cooperative,” stated Joel Ebnet, Minnesota Select Sires Board president.
Bovance has chosen Brent Sexton from Rockwell City, Iowa, as the winner of the first Bovance Scholarship Contest. Sexton, along with 15 other applicants, chose one of five topics about cloning and genetic preservation to write an essay.
A new dairy farmer will be all ears at a pasture walk scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 at the John Berlage farm near Ridgeway, Iowa.
Berlage started milking in February of 2010 and is currently milking 16 cows in a small parlor with freestalls. The closed herd of registered Holsteins goes back to his initial 4-H project. He started grazing last year with limited success but has made improvements with information learned at various pasture walks. Berlage is eager for suggestions and ideas from the pasture walk attendees.
Supporters of the Cal Poly Dairy in conjunction with the Tulare Sales Yard have teamed up to kick off the 2nd Annual Cull Cow Fundraiser. This fundraiser has been fueled by the passion of Cal Poly alumni and supporters to improve the Cal Poly Dairy Farm and maintain it's financial stability. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly toward purchase of current and long-term forage needs for the Cal Poly Dairy.
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Dairy Business Association Dairy Classic Golf Outing taking place on Thursday, June 23 at Fox Hills Resort in Mishicot, Wisconsin. One of Wisconsin's finest 36-hole golf facilities, Fox Hills Resort offers championship golf at its best.
Several dairies were recognized at the recent Nebraska Dairy Convention.
Distinguished Dairyman – Warren and Merry Snodgrass. They operate O & W Dairy, milking 500 cows and farming 2,100 acres. The family began milking cows in 1966, and since then has achieved numerous production and quality awards. They frequently host tours, and both Warren and Merry have played an active role in community and dairy activities.
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