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Month: August 2017

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Randy

Dairy Farmers Launch “Peel Back the Label” Campaign

Dairy Farmers Launch “Peel Back the Label” Campaign   WASHINGTON, D.C. – As food manufacturers increasingly turn to fear-based food labeling to prop up profits and consumers face more confusion

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August 31, 2017 Randy

Survey: Dairy Producers Strive for Judicious Use of Mastitis Antibiotics

Survey: Dairy Producers Strive for Judicious Use of Mastitis Antibiotics DULUTH, Georgia (August 31, 2017) — According to a recent survey, dairy producers are changing their protocols or practices when it

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August 31, 2017 Randy

DuPont Pioneer “Unlock Your Yield” Tour

DuPont Pioneer “Unlock Your Yield” Tour View in browser DuPont Pioneer “Unlock Your Yield” Tour Promoting Pioneer® Brand Qrome® Products Concludes with Auction at Farm Progress 2017 Nearly $44,000 raised

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August 31, 2017 Randy

NMPF Statement on USDA Announcement to Allow Farmers to Opt Out of M.P.P.

NMPF Statement on USDA Announcement to Allow Farmers to Opt Out of M.P.P. From Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, NMPF ARLINGTON, VA – “The Margin Protection Program (MPP) in its

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August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Randy

Hope After Harvey: Alltech launches relief efforts for Texas

Hope After Harvey: Alltech launches relief efforts for Texas   – The Lone Star State should not stand alone in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey’s deluge. The historic

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August 30, 2017 Randy

Pre-Conference Symposium: The Broad Impacts of the Immune System

Pre-Conference Symposium: The Broad Impacts of the Immune System PRE-CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM PRESENTED BY: “The Broad Impacts of the Immune System on Dairy Cattle Production” Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Immunity in

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August 30, 2017 Randy

SEPTEMBER 15 IS DEADLINE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR CENTER BOARD

SEPTEMBER 15 IS DEADLINE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR CENTER BOARD Center Seeking Dairy Farmer Directors from Southeast, Central and Northeast Regions of Pennsylvania   Harrisburg, Pa. – Dairy industry leaders

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August 30, 2017 Randy

SEPTEMBER 6 DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR DAIRY FINANCIAL CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 6 DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR DAIRY FINANCIAL CONFERENCE Harrisburg, Pa. – Dairy lenders and financial consultants have until September 6 to register in advance for the Center for Dairy

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August 30, 2017 Randy

Bovines On The Goal Line Full Catalog Online

Bovines On The Goal Line Full Catalog Online Bovines on the Goal Line Sale Sept. 12, 2017 3pm Weston Lounge, Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan SaveSave

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August 30, 2017 Randy

D.F.A. Hosts Congressman Roger Marshall and K.C. AG Leaders

D.F.A. Hosts Congressman Roger Marshall and K.C. AG Leaders Diverse Group Highlights a Variety of Issues Impacting Rural Communities   KANSAS CITY, Kan. (August 29, 2017) – Today, U.S. Representative

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August 30, 2017 Randy

PRO-DAIRY to Present the Agriservice Awards

PRO-DAIRY to Present the Agriservice Awards Mapleview Dairy and Russ Saville are Recognized NYS Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball and PRO-DAIRY Director Thomas Overton will present the PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards to

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August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 Randy

US Animals and the Canadian Herd Book

US Animals and the Canadian Herd Book US Animals and the Canadian Herd Book We are often asked about US Jerseys, the JX prefix and the bracketed Generation Count determined by

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August 29, 2017 Randy

Te Plate Named GENEX COO

Te Plate Named GENEX COO   SHAWANO, Wisconsin — Huub te Plate joins cattle genetics cooperative GENEX as chief operating officer after more than 15 years in international sales for

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August 29, 2017 Randy

NMPF: Vegan Petition to Alter Dairy Food Labeling Rules Would Cause Further Confusion in Marketplace

NMPF: Vegan Petition to Alter Dairy Food Labeling Rules Would Cause Further Confusion in Marketplace ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should reject a petition filed

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August 29, 2017 Randy

GSI Unveils New FlexWave® Technology

First-of-its-Kind System For Efficient Grain Storage Cleanout ASSUMPTION, Illinois – Farmers and commercial grain operations will soon have a more efficient alternative to grain bin sweeps, brooms and shovels for

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August 29, 2017 Randy

National Mastitis Council names 2018 Scholars

National Mastitis Council names 2018 Scholars Winners represent University of Helsinki, Utrecht University, University of Florida, Cornell University NEW PRAGUE, MN – The National Mastitis Council (NMC) Scholars Selection Committee

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August 29, 2017 Randy

Selling the Show String Online Auction Results

Selling the Show String Online Auction Results Selling the Show String Online Auction hosted by Holstein Plaza closed today averaging $13,500 on 12 lots and selling to six states and

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August 29, 2017 Randy

PDPW Announces 2017-2018 Educational Program & Event Calendar

PDPW Announces 2017-2018 Educational Program & Event Calendar Nation’s Largest Dairy-Producer Led Educational Organization Provides Comprehensive Trainings to Support Producer Professionalism and Strengthen Dairy Industry   DAIRY NEWS – More

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August 29, 2017 Randy

D.F.A. HOSTS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE ROGER MARSHALL FOR ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

D.F.A. HOSTS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE ROGER MARSHALL FOR ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION Diverse Group Highlights a Variety of Issues Impacting Rural Communities   KANSAS CITY, Kan. (August 29, 2017) – Today, U.S. Representative

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August 29, 2017 Randy

September Issue of the New York Holstein News is online

The September Issue of the New York Holstein News featuring the O-H-M Holstein Club and fall sales promotion is now online. September Issue of the New York Holstein News is

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August 29, 2017 Randy

PRODUCERS AND REPRESENTATIVES INVITED TO LISTENING SESSIONS

PRODUCERS AND REPRESENTATIVES INVITED TO LISTENING SESSIONS Sessions to Discuss Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Study   Harrisburg, Pa. – The Center for Dairy Excellence will host dairy listening sessions next week

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August 28, 2017 Randy

NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS COALITION RESPONDS TO CHARLOTTESVILLE

NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS COALITION RESPONDS TO CHARLOTTESVILLE Urges supporters to fight for racial equity, justice, dignity and inclusion   HUDSON, NY (Aug. 28, 2017) – In light of recent events in

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August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 Randy

Mar-Bec Dairy Twilight Meeting Tomorrow

Mar-Bec Dairy Twilight Meeting Tomorrow   Buffalo County TOMORROW: Tuesday, August 29 Mar-Bec Dairy W962 County Rd. NN, Mondovi, Wis. Waukesha County Wednesday, August 30 Cozy Nook Farm S11W30780 Summit Ave/Hwy

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August 23, 2017 Randy

USDA Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing

USDA Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Announcement During Week of 51st Anniversary of Law Protecting Animals in Research & Exhibition Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a

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August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 Randy

South Korea: Defending and Expanding Market Share

South Korea: Defending and Expanding Market Share South Korea: Defending and Expanding Market Share by Ross Christieson and Shawna Morris, August 23, 2017 Maintaining U.S. dairy market access gained through

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August 22, 2017 Randy

What is Dairy Revenue Protection?

What is Dairy Revenue Protection? by John Newton Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) is a concept plan of insurance, developed by the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Farm Bureau Insurance Services and

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August 19, 2017 Randy

NMC unveils membership video

NMC unveils membership video Membership marketing tool to make its debut in China NEW PRAGUE, MN – National Mastitis Council (NMC) developed a promotional membership recruitment video that touts the

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August 18, 2017 Randy

Multitude of Factors Impact US-Australia Competition in Japan

Multitude of Factors Impact US-Australia Competition in Japan by Katelyn McCullock In the wake of the Japanese safeguard tariff on U.S. frozen beef, discussions have focused on the relative change in

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August 18, 2017 Randy

CALIFORNIA DAIRY FAMILIES TELL THE REAL PEOPLE STORY OF CALIFORNIA MILK

CALIFORNIA DAIRY FAMILIES TELL THE REAL PEOPLE STORY OF CALIFORNIA MILK “California Dairy Stories” videos further connect consumers with family farmers behind the Real California Milk seal   TRACY, Calif.

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August 17, 2017 Randy

Deadline Approaching for Producer Feedback on FARM Program

Deadline Approaching for Producer Feedback on FARM Program   ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy producers have until Sept. 10 to complete a survey asking about their perceptions of the National Dairy

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August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 Randy

Dairy Exports to Mexico Create Nearly 25,000 Jobs and Countless Friendships

Dairy Exports to Mexico Create Nearly 25,000 Jobs and Countless Friendships Dairy Exports to Mexico Create Nearly 25,000 Jobs and Countless Friendships by Tom Vilsack, August 16, 2017 With the

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August 16, 2017 Randy

SHIC Works to Validate Methods to Monitor Feed for Swine Pathogens

SHIC Works to Validate Methods to Monitor Feed for Swine Pathogens   Ames, Iowa – The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) recently funded a study to be conducted by Kansas

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August 16, 2017 Randy

PRO-DAIRY e-Leader: August 2017

PRO-DAIRY e-Leader: August 2017   e-Leader   August 2017  In this issue: Greatly Improved Nutrient Efficiency Demonstrates New York Dairy Farmers’ Environmental Stewardship Participate in a DFBS Follow-Up Study 2017 Summer

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August 16, 2017 Randy

Alliance releases report from 2017 Animal Rights National Conference

Alliance releases report from 2017 Animal Rights National Conference Speakers focus on methods to pressure restaurant, retail and foodservice companies August 16, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a report

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August 16, 2017 Randy

Groundbreaking for New SD Animal Disease Research Laboratory

Groundbreaking for New SD Animal Disease Research Laboratory NEWS RELEASE August 15, 2017 Groundbreaking Aug. 31 for New SD Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory BROOKINGS, S.D. – Groundbreaking ceremonies for

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August 16, 2017 Randy

Farm Credit East Releases Mid-year Credit Outlook

Farm Credit East Releases Mid-year Credit Outlook ENFIELD, CONN., TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 – Farm Credit East recently released its mid-year Agricultural Credit Conditions report indicating net-farm income in its

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August 16, 2017 Randy

Dairy Farmers Host Free ACE Meetings & Tours for the Public

Dairy Farmers Host Free ACE Meetings & Tours for the Public Events at four Wis. farms Aug. 28, 29, 30, 31 provide discussion about farming practices, protecting land resources and

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August 15, 2017 Randy

Mark Your Calendars for Women in Dairy Conference

Mark Your Calendars for Women in Dairy Conference Mark your calendars now for the Women in Dairy Conference scheduled for November 8, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at

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August 15, 2017 Randy

Promote Dairy Education Programs in the 2017-18 School Year

Promote Dairy Education Programs in the 2017-18 School Year Discover Dairy and Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Registration Available for Educators   Harrisburg, Pa. – The Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation

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August 15, 2017 Randy

August ‘PROTECTING YOUR PROFITS’ CALL TO BE HELD

August ‘PROTECTING YOUR PROFITS’ CALL TO BE HELD Zepp to Review Market Fundamentals at Noon on August 23   Harrisburg, Pa. – The Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call

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