November 2010
Cottonseed Supply Expected to Rebound in 2011
Dwindling global cotton stockpiles could spur more cotton plantings and further boost seed supplies for dairies, but market factors could keep prices firm
Celebrity Voices Meet Over Music To Teach Kids Kindness
17 celebrities donate their voices to encourage young children to be kind Nashville, TN – August XX, 2010 – The Children’s Kindness Network, a national non-profit organization with a mission of “building a culture of kindness, beginning with Pre-K,” presents Moozie’s Musical Adventures - a CD featuring orchestral pieces and celebrity voices from Moozie’s Orchestra Adventure, and the narrated story: Moozie’s Kind Adventure to promote kind behavior and reduce bullying.
Lely USA to build new North American headquarter and production site in Pella, Iowa
Pella, Iowa – Lely, the world leader in robotic milking systems, has announced the company will soon expand their production facilities to include Pella, Iowa, the current headquarters for Lely USA. The expansion will grow the number of full-time employees at Lely’s U.S. headquarters from 4 as of November, 2010, to between 20-25 by the end of 2011.
Boost dairy production and cut energy costs with DeLaval Optifeeding
DeLaval’s smart automatic feeding system improves productivity; herd health and can cut waste losses by up to 50%.
Agronomist Exploring Clover Overseeding Options in Coastal Plains Soils
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - For south Alabama cattle producers, an enduring challenge has been finding an effective way to grow legumes in Coastal Plains soils.
Clover and legumes confer many advantages — first and foremost, biological nitrogen fixation. In these hard economic times, complicated by frequent spikes in fertilizer costs, growers have more incentive than ever to grow legumes.
Farm Safety - End Loader Safety
Front-End Loader Safety Rules
A front-end loader is a versatile and valuable tool on any tractor. However, improper operation of the tractor-loader combination can be hazardous. The center of gravity rises as the loader is raised and the stability of the tractor is affected. If not used according to the guidelines stated in the operator’s manual, this can result in a potential tipping hazard for the tractor.
NMPF Launches Foundation for the Future Website
FutureForDairy.com Offers Hands-On Tools, Resources for Dairy Policy Proposal The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announced the launch today of its Foundation for the Future website: www.FutureForDairy.com. The website equips dairy producers and industry stakeholders with interactive tools and resources, including a margin protection calculator, that will educate them about the dairy policy reforms and programs proposed in the Foundation for the Future plan.
FutureForDairy.com features a news and resources section with the latest dairy policy articles and downloadable materials about Foundation for the Future, including the complete plan narrative and frequently asked questions (FAQs). The FAQs section offers a library of common questions associated with Foundation for the Future, and allows visitors to submit questions to be answered by policy experts.
Especially valuable for dairy producers, the margin protection calculator will help them determine an appropriate coverage level for the supplemental margin insurance under the program’s Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program. Producers can input their annual milk production, and select the percentage of base milk production that the program will cover, along with the added coverage level they prefer, generating scenarios of how the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program will benefit their individual operations.
A&L Laboratories Introduces Quality Milk Program as a Service to U.S. Dairy Producers
In anticipation of more strict milk quality standards in the United States, A&L Laboratories is rolling out its new and comprehensive Quality Milk Program, to assist U.S. dairy operations in the quest for higher quality milk.
A similar Quality Milk Program has been instrumental in meeting quality standards on dairy farms and in food plants worldwide that are served by A&L’s parent company, Hypred Ltd. Hypred is a leading provider of high quality and environmentally-friendly hygiene solutions.
“In the U.S., the pressure is on to reduce somatic cell counts and meet standards that may be imposed by the EU,” said A&L Laboratories President and CEO Roger Beers in an educational seminar at World Dairy Expo. “To remain competitive, producers here need to consistently deliver a product that meets or exceeds the standards set forth by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).”
World Dairy Expo 2010
This year was my fourth year attending World Dairy Expo and I look forward to it each year. There is always something new to do and look at and it is great to see all of the customers we talk to throughout the year and meet new ones. It is fun seeing all of the new products that are coming out and learning about all of the different products.
– Matt Starkson, Sales Manager