Dairy Cattle News Releases
Neogen Offers New Vet Sleeve Designed for Women
LEXINGTON — Neogen has added veterinary sleeves designed specifically for women to its comprehensive line of quality veterinary care products. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the new PolyPetite sleeves will be donated to the Markey Cancer Foundation.
The new pink PolyPetite sleeve combines the quality of Neogen’s Ag-Tek products with a smaller cut to better fit women.
Fast Hay Movers
Need help moving those large hay bales? Fast Hay Movers has the solution! Large round hay bales can now be transported using an ATV/UTV safely, easily and quickly.
Equipment Notebook-Farm Trucks
If the purchase or sale of a used truck is in your plan for 2010, these figures will give you an idea of the prices used farm trucks brought at auction during 2009.
Quite a few 1960s GMC models were reported sold at auction in 2009. A 1961 GMC 3500 said to be in fair condition brought $1,000 at a September auction in Oklahoma. A 1962 GMC 4000 listed in good condition went for $1,600 in October 2009 in Indiana.
A 1963 GMC 4000 said to be in poor condition brought $900 at a September 2009 auction in Nebraska.
Organic Creamery Introduces Organic American Cheese Slices
DCI Cheese Company expands popular organic cheese brand to meet demand
RICHFIELD – DCI Cheese Company (DCI) is pleased to introduce an extension to its Organic Creamery line: Organic American cheese slices available in eight-slice straight stack and 16-slice twin stack packs. The new pasteurized process slices are available in the specialty cheese section of select retailers across the country.
USDA Issues Final Rule On Organic Access To Pasture
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations. This rule amends the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations to clarify the use of pasture in raising organic ruminants.
Windrow Hay Moisture Tester Available from John Deere
Portable device quickly, accurately determines moisture of loose hay for optimal baling
DCI Cheese Company contributes $45,000 to American Red Cross for Haitian relief-Donation made on behalf of the company’s associates
RICHFIELD, Wisc., – Richfield, Wisc. based DCI Cheese Company today announced a donation of $45,000 to the American Red Cross made in response to the recent earthquake in Haiti. This donation represents a $100 contribution made on behalf of each of the company’s 450 associates.
Equipment Notebook-Emergency Power Sources
Emergency power sources are more and more essential to farmers and a standby power generator is an excellent way to meet the need.
Equipment Notebook - Grain Carts
If the purchase of a new or used grain cart is in your plans before harvest 2010, these sales figures will give you an idea of what your old cart should sell for (if you’re upgrading) or what you might expect to pay for a used one. They could also help you spot an auction sale bargain.
Kinze’s 1050 grain auger cart has a 1,050 bushel capacity and powerful auger system for unloading. The cart, featuring a 20” vertical auger encased in a 22” tube, empties in about 2.1 minutes, emptying at a rate of 500-600 bushels per minute.
Dairy Efficiency an Important Consideration for Reduction of Methane in South Dakota
In the face of environmental concerns about methane production from agriculture, dairy producers are reminded that optimum production actually leads to a more environmentally friendly approach to milk production.
That’s according to South Dakota Cooperative Extension Dairy Specialist Alvaro Garcia, who said that methane from agriculture results primarily from fermentation in the gastrointestinal tracts of ruminants due to their particular digestive system.
