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In preparing for this annual University Review issue, we sent out a survey to determine trends among universities that are teaching the next generation of dairy industry leaders and companies hiring the newest class of dairy graduates. Now we need your he...
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According to “Milk Production” (NASS) released August 18, 2008, July 2008 milk production for the 23 selected states showed a 1.7 percent increase from milk production in July 2007. Within the reported 23-state total, the 6 states in the Northeast and...
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Editor’s note: The following are available market reports and futures data as of August 22, 2008.
Butter The cash butter price at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is mixed and firmed slightly at $1.6100, $0.2050 higher than last year at thi...
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Dairy industsry commits to reducing greenhouse gasesDairy leaders recently announced an industry-wide commitment and action plan to reduce fluid milk’s carbon footprint while increasing business value, from farm to consumer.
The action plan i...
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Progressive Dairyman has been awarded the James Flanagan Award by peer judges of the Livestock Publications Council (LPC). The professional citation is awarded to the most improved member publication within the past year and was presented during LPC’s a...
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“Using a heavier, coated stock and redesigning the cover has made this publication much more appealing. The quality of the cover photographs is much improved, and the apparent new focus on people, rather than events, makes the publication far more appea...
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We’re often reminded of change this time of year as outdoor temperatures drop lower, leaves change color and shorts and sandals are exchanged for coats and boots. The change in temperature and weather can negatively impact udder health and, if not handl...
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Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles discussing milk pricing.
In the last issue, we explained how processors in Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) pay different amounts into the pool based on whether their milk will be used to produce fl...
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As a result of our just-completed herd retirement program and recently increased activity under our export assistance program, we have received inquiries from a few producer-members asking about the overall operation of the CWT program. Rather than respon...
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Dairy producers and industry representatives from around the globe will converge on Madison, Wisconsin, when World Dairy Expo takes place September 30 – October 4. It is, after all, where the dairy industry meets. For more than four decades, dairy produ...
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World Dairy Expo 2008
Again this year, industry experts will share their experience, knowledge and ideas to help dairy operators and dairy consultants make their dairies and their clients’ operations more profitable and efficient during 10 free educati...
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the World’s Forage Analysis Superbowl, an event that was started in 1983 by the AgSource Cooperative (Wisconsin DHI Cooperative), DairyBusiness Communications (Holstein World), University of Wisconsin Extension an...
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For several years I have watched the changing landscape of nutrient management play out across this country. Producers have stepped up to the plate and worked hard to bring their operations under an ever-widening umbrella of rules and regulations. For the...
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Dairy farm pollution oversight said laxA new report says the state of Vermont isn’t doing enough to stem water pollution coming from dairy farms. But state officials say they’re acting “aggressively” on the problem.
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The process of manure management is heating up – literally. After four years of development and design, EcoCombustion Energy Systems Corporation has commercialized a manure-burning system dubbed Elimanure.
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Manure spreader calibration is an important step in nutrient management planning. With proper calibration, a producer can eliminate application rate guesswork, allowing for better use of manure nutrients and reduction in the risk of environmental pollutio...
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Methods to control and reduce odor are of great interest to livestock producers. Choosing which odor control practices to employ can be a difficult decision. However, understanding the principles behind effective odor control strategies can help make the ...
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Many potential pathogens for livestock as well as humans can be found in manure of both livestock and poultry. These pathogens include bacteria, protozoan and viruses. The focus of this [article] will be on those pathogens commonly found in bovine manure ...
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[A...] common method for dairy manure disposal [...] is field application. Applying manures to croplands has been shown to significantly improve yields, as manures are a rich source of nutrients. However, nutrient uptake is highly dependent on how the man...
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The PDPW Nutrient Innovation & Technology tours is coming October 14-16. Nine dairy tours and two evening producer panel discussions highlight the events. Technologies showcased throughout the event will include water purification, sand separation, digest...
Re: Second annual Latinos in Agriculture forum deemed a success
Posted on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 by Agriculture in the Black Sea Region.This project is for and about agriculture in countries aroung Black Sea...
Re: Mastitis prevention and control: A prevention methodology
Posted on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 by Justo Calderon.Great article, nice explanation, easy and interesting to reading And...
Re: Documentary shows struggles of Maine co-op
Posted on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 by David Bright.One correction. MOOMilk is not a co-op. It's an L3C corporation, a...