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National DHIA scholarship application for 2012 funds available online

July 14, 2011

National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) is offering $750 scholarships to full-time incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate. The DHI affiliate for the herd or affiliate employee must be a member of National DHIA. (Arizona DHIA, Dairy Lab Services, Dairy One Cooperative Inc., DHI Cooperative Inc., Idaho DHIA, Indiana State Dairy Association, Lancaster DHIA, Minnesota DHIA, NorthStar Cooperative DHI Services, Puerto Rico DHIA, Rocky Mountain DHIA, San Joaquin DHIA, Tennessee DHIA, Texas DHIA, United Federation of DHIAs, Vermont DHIA and Washington State DHIA are National DHIA members.)

National Dairy Shrine announces 2011 award winners

July 14, 2011

National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the winners of the Graduate Dairy Production, Progressive Dairy Producer, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, and Guest of Honor awards for this year. These awards were designed to honor dairy industry leaders that have or will contribute to strengthening and enlivening the dairy industry.

Great Brook Farm State Park showcases Massachusetts’ first DeLaval VMS

July 14, 2011

Great Brook Farm State Park welcomes the New England dairy community to observe the most innovative dairy technology in Massachusetts, up close and personal. Mark and Tamma Duffy will be hosting the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers Summer Picnic on July 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offering tours of their new DeLaval VMS (voluntary milking system) facility. This event requires pre-registration, which can be obtained by calling (413) 369-4656.

Malt wagons get a makeover

July 14, 2011

The brigade of eight malt wagons that travel to local events across Minnesota received a facelift just in time for the summer season. As part of the People Behind the Product marketing initiative, the malt wagons’ graphics have been replaced with new images of dairy producer families and a veterinarian. The new photos and designs also display facts about the benefits of dairy, the industry in Minnesota and how dairy farmers provide excellent animal care. The Malt Wagons are also being used to deliver information about Fuel Up to Play 60, the dairy checkoff’s partnership with the National Football League that encourages people to eat healthy and get 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Several panels feature and identify specific people. Nate and Shannon Kuball and their son, Keegan, from Waterville, Minnesota, are pictured on one graphic. Another includes Doug and Kathy Corrigan of Foley, Minnesota. Veterinarian Kevin Nigon from Plainview, Minnesota, is on a third.

Enter Accelerated Genetics' 2011 photo contest

July 14, 2011

Are you ready to get started on the 2011 Photo Contest? Accelerated Genetics has two new themes for you to try your photography skills on. "Calves" and "In Their Environment." Gift cards awarded for top entries in both categories!

Manure Science Review coming Aug. 16

July 14, 2011

Ohio’s annual Manure Science Review, featuring new and better ways to manage farm manure and wastewater, takes place on Aug. 16. Speakers from Ohio agencies, the farming community, and Ohio State University highlight the program. Both morning presentations and afternoon field demonstrations are part of it.

New Hire Paul Dyk

July 13, 2011

Paul Dyk Dodgeville, Wisconsin Dairy Technical Service Manager Quality Liquid Feeds

USDA: Corn supplies jump, easing shortage worries

July 13, 2011

A larger corn crop is easing concerns of a grain shortage and could slow food inflation later this year. The U.S. Agriculture Department estimated Tuesday that 880 million bushels of corn will be left over when the harvest begins in the fall. That's an increase from the previous estimate of 730 million acres (295 million hectares).

Kansas farmers bite on offer of water use

July 13, 2011

The drought is getting so bad in parts of Kansas that farmers are weighing whether to borrow from next year's water allocation to quench this year's crops. The state's Division of Water Resources has offered water rights holders in selected counties a pair of options for adjusting the way they use their five-year allocations. The program is a condition of a drought declaration for dozens of Kansas counties that have been long suffering under drought conditions.

U.S. targets agriculture pollution in Saginaw Bay

July 12, 2011

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says farmers interested in participating in a federal program to reduce pollution in Saginaw Bay have until July 22 to enroll. The Michigan Democrat said Tuesday that Saginaw Bay is one of three watersheds in the U.S. included in the preservation and conservation effort. It's part of President Barack Obama's America's Great Outdoors initiative and has $550,000 in funding.