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DFA: Dodd-Frank Act could limit cooperative’s ability to offer risk-management tools
The ability to manage against risk has become increasingly important for dairy farmers in the face of persisting low milk prices and rising input costs.
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Alltech’s 2011 symposium changes the game
Whether in sports competition or the game of life, there are turning points that elevate the underdog to victory, redefining the anonymous as the unforgettable. In the face of mounting challenges, how does one identify and seize these pivotal moments to create a catalyst for success? In Lexington, Kentucky, USA, from May 22-25, 2011, Alltech’s 27th Annual International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium will be dedicated to just such a pursuit, exploring The Game Changers for the animal health and feed industries.
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Help secure animal agriculture’s future
Jason Shoultz of America’s Heartland will serve as moderator at the 10th annual Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit. Registration is now open for this unique educational event joining food and feed industry leaders in Arlington, Virginia on May 5 and 6 to explore the theme: “United We Eat: Securing Animal Agriculture’s Future”.
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Gold Standards now in Spanish
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association introduces a Spanish conversion of the Gold Standards I and II. The Gold Standards program sets attainable benchmarks for the dairy industry, enabling producers to achieve profitable goals for their operations.
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IDFA calls for swift passage of free trade agreements, outlines benefits to the dairy industry
The International Dairy Foods Association urged Congress to move quickly to approve pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with the Republic of Korea, Colombia and Panama in written testimony submitted to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The testimony emphasized the positive impact these agreements will have on the dairy industry, and was submitted as part of a recent hearing that focused on the economic and job creating benefits of FTAs.
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Professional Dairy Producers Foundation awards grants
The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation is awarding grants to two organizations for educational programming for dairy producers and their communities.
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IDFA calls for policies that promote profitability, not protection
In her keynote speech at Dairy Forum 2011, Connie Tipton, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, said the dairy industry, now at a crossroads, has many opportunities for achieving its greatest potential.
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Dairy checkoff annual report available online
The 2009 Dairy Management Inc., annual report can be viewed in the “about us” section of www.dairycheckoff.com.
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Dairy industry’s 2011 managers academy hits bull’s eye
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin mission “to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed” was fulfilled to the max when 70-plus dairy producers and industry leaders from 18 states gathered Jan. 18-20 in Albuquerque, N.M., for the 2011 Managers Academy.
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Prevent and control losses due to respiratory disease
Heifer raisers can incur tremendous costs attempting to prevent and control losses attributed to respiratory disease. Costs can include vaccinations, daily monitoring of sick heifers, and veterinary treatment expenses.
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Watch live as World Ag Expo is constructed
The entire world can now get a live look at World Ag Expo 2011 as it is being constructed by logging on to worldagexpo.com. Cameras have been installed around the grounds by Valley Agricultural Software (VAS) to give people a 24-hour look at the flurry of activity that is the world's largest annual agricultural exposition.
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