Resources http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources RSS Feed for Resources en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 21:29:16 GMT Nutrition group weighs in on aspartame in milk: It's not needed http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Group-Milk-just-fine-without-aspartame-208544861.html The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approaches the debate from a different perspective. Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Ongoing-wave-of-Calif-metal-theft-prompts-further-legislation-208523191.html With theft of metals from farms and ranches remaining a chronic problem, farm groups and law enforcement organizations support several bills intended to tighten regulations and make resale of metal more difficult for thieves. Minn. raw milk cheese outbreak swells to 25 http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Minn-raw-milk-cheese-outbreak-swells-to-25-208380291.html A Salmonella outbreak linked to a homemade Mexican-style cheese made with raw milk has now sickened 25 people, nearly double the number reported last month. Another reason for adults to drink milk http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Another-reason-for-adults-to-drink-milk-208358731.html Drinking milk helps adults keep their waistlines trim, according to a new study. University workshops address workforce management issues http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/University-workshops-address-workforce-management-issues-208353431.html A new University of Minnesota Extension program offering farm families strategies and practical information on regulatory and management aspects associated with a hired workforce will be available in June. Phosphagenics, USDA to collaborate on mastitis research http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Phosphagenics-USDA-to-collaborate-on-mastitis-research-208351861.html Australian drug delivery technology company Phosphagenics Limited will collaborate with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service to develop and trial products targeting the serious bacterial infection mastitis in dairy cows. Penn State Dairy Team schedules “Tools for Teams” webinars http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Penn-State-Dairy-Team-schedules-Tools-for-Teams-webinars-208351471.html Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team has scheduled five “Tools for Teams” webinars designed for members of dairy advisory teams to provide in-depth information on using whole farm and management tools to achieve maximum profitability. Consider using a tedder to minimize forage drying time http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Consider-using-a-tedder-to-minimize-forage-drying-time-208349781.html One of the most important factors in the cutting and harvesting of forages is minimizing drying time. With the unpredictable weather patterns farmers experience, getting forage crops cut and quickly harvested must be done efficiently. Will this summer be a repeat of 2012? http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Will-this-summer-be-a-repeat-of-2012--208332851.html Last year’s oppressive heat wave and drought won’t be forgotten any time soon, and this year’s summer will likely be another scorcher for much of the country. Chocolate milk a top post-workout food http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/Chocolate-milk-a-top-post-workout-food-208330501.html A new list from AskMen.com shows the top 10 best foods to eat after working out. Chocolate milk tops this list, and another dairy item is also suggested.