March 7, 2013 — Born with little body fat and a limited immune system, calves are immediately exposed to environmental challenges. That’s according to calf specialist Bobbi Brockman, ImmuCell’s Director of Sales and Marketing. Listen to her complete podcast here:
February 20, 2013 — Gary Hoffman is with the North Dakota Dairy Commission and joined us on Wednesday’s DairyLine to discuss the long-term commitment of recruiting dairy farmers for North Dakota.
February 19, 2013 — A new whole milk powder plant is currently under construction in Fallon, Nevada. Lynn Hettrick is the Executive Director of the Nevada Dairy Commission and discusses recruitment efforts to get more cows when the plant is up and running.
February 18, 2013 — California dairy producer Brad Scott shares with us why he needs to get out and tell the his story.
February 22, 2013 — Mark Watte is a dairyman in Tulare, California and also past chair of World Ag Expo. We had a chance to speak with him about the current situation in the Golden State.
February 14, 2013 — Ag Warriors program prepares returning veterans for careers in the agriculture industry. “We are committed to train and place veterans with both an interest in, and an aptitude for the agriculture industry,” according to their website -http://agwarriors.internationalagricenter.com/
DairyLine had a chance to speak with two young veterans at World Ag Expo this week:
February 12, 2013 — Day one of World Ag Expo kicked off this morning in Tulare, California. Great weather and 1,500 exhibitors expect nearly 100,000 visitors from around the world. General Manager Jerry Sinift spoke with us about this years farm show.
(April 9, 2012) Part 2 of our interview with Rosemary Smithyman, co-owner of Hoof-Tec Footbath Solutions.
Tulare, Calif. - A total of $18,000 in prizes was awarded today to winners of the 2012 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds. Finalists were chosen from 77 entries from nine western states.
The competition challenged farmers to enter the best of what they grow to see who produced the highest-quality forage in the West. Samples of the finalists’ entries will be on display in World Ag Expo’s New Products and Forage Challenge Center on T Street and Expo Lane during the Expo.
“The significance of high quality forages on western dairy operations is reflected in this year’s World Ag Expo Forage Challenge participants. We congratulate all the winners and finalists for their dedication to high-quality forage production,” said Greg Cannon, Mycogen Seeds forage marketing specialist.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition North America sponsored $18,000 in contest awards and prizes. First place winners in all three categories received $3,000, while second place winners were awarded $2,000 and $1,000 for third place winners.
Farmers and ranchers from 11 western states were invited to enter the competition. Entries were judged in three categories: alfalfa hay, standard corn silage and brown mid-rib (BMR) corn silage. Cash prizes were awarded based on forage lab analyses, along with a visual evaluation of the entries by experts in dairy nutrition and forage production.
“High quality forage is vital to our industry and we’re proud to provide an outlet for forage growers to showcase their products,” said Patty Colson, 2012 World Ag Expo Chairman. “Our hope is that the Forage Challenge will provide a competitive venue for growers while educating anyone interested in high quality forages.”
2012 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge Winners
Alfalfa Hay
1st Place – Phil Troost, Springs Dairy, Lake Arthur, New Mexico
2nd Place – Greg Nunes, Nunes Farms, Modesto, California
3rd Place – David Hinman, Hardrock Farms, Wheatland, Wyoming
Corn Silage BMR
1st Place – Leo Van Warmerdam, Van Warmerdam Dairy, Galt, California
2nd Place – Mike Barcellos, Monster Dairy, Newman, California
3rd Place – Rich Callahan, Callahan Farms, Royal City, Washington
Corn Silage Non-BMR
1st Place – Kelly Callahan, Royal Turf Farms, Royal City Washington
2nd Place – Rob Van Grouw, Elbow Creek Dairy, Visalia, California
3rd Place – Bert Weststeyn, Weststeyn Dairy Farms, Willows, California
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The International Agri-Center is home to World Ag Expo, February 14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California. An estimated annual average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend World Ag Expo each year. The Expo is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind with 1,600 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds
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(February 14, 2012) World Ag Expo in Tulare, California features nearly 1,500 exhibitors this year and sold out before Christmas. The three day show also features attendees from around the world, along with special visitors, President George W. Bush, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, and singer Trace Adkins. DairyLine’s Bill Baker had a chance to speak with CEO and GM Jerry Sinift on day 1 of World Ag Epo.
