The earlier we’re notified of an outbreak, the better,” says Dr. Darlene Konkle, with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture-Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Division of Animal Health.
In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), has donated more than 4,500 cases of Sport Shake to the relief efforts.
Builders, welders and electricians are busy as Hilmar Cheese Company, and its division, Hilmar Ingredients, lift walls into place as part of the Phase II project at its Dalhart, Texas, facility.
The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,498 lbs. milk, 859 lbs. fat, and 666 lbs. protein. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield is 2,248 pounds.
Bonus content: More on New York Animal Agricultural Coalition Do neighbors grumble about your farming practices when you’re out of earshot? Those who had a chance to anonymously register their complaints recently in a New York State survey didn’t—much.
Congress approved $350 million in aid to dairy producers -- $290 million in direct payments and $60 million in the purchase of dairy products to help bolster the market. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now also taking extra steps to help dairy farmers who borrow from the agency for their operating capital and more.
National Farmers Dairy Division rolled out its new probiotic milk program at its national convention in Coralville, Iowa, Wednesday. The value-added milk venture partners the organization with Ganeden Biotech and selected milk processors to supply probiotic milk to consumers.
Genex Cooperative, Inc., now offers members and customers a new tool for determining the right mix of conventional and sexed semen to meet individual herd goals.
Six U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) members have donated and pledged more than 30,000 lbs. of nonfat dry milk bound for Haiti to replace previously purchased powder that was lost in the recent devastating earthquake.
ABS Global is pleased to announce it has formed a partnership with Geno Global. Through this partnership, ABS will be a distributor of Geno Global Norwegian Red semen in North America effective March 1.
