Earlier this week New Holland Ag hosted a First in the Field event where ag media got an up close and personal view of their new hay and forage products in the 2014 lineup. Seven new product launches were featured, along with a ride and drive opportunity. Earlier this summer New Holland dealers also had the opportunity to become educated …
Dairy Farmers to REAP Benefits of Waste-to-Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture extends the deadline on a program that could see more farmers, especially those in the dairy industry, turning livestock waste into energy. The deadline to submit for funds under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Dairy Industry Memorandum of Understanding has been extended to to May 31, 2013. During a teleconference moderated by …
USDA and Dairy Industry Renew MOU
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both of which help producers diversify revenues and reduce utility expenses on their operations. The pact extends a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2009. The Secretary was joined on …
Pioneer Forage Forum Offers Nutrition Expertise to Dairy Industry
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 17, 2006 – Dairy producers, forage growers and those with interests in dairy animal nutrition now can tap into the expertise of dairy nutrition specialists at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., through the Pioneer Forage Forum, a new series of blogs and podcasts available online. Topics available from this resource will range from crop harvesting techniques to forage marketing tips to silage analysis and more.
“World Dairy Diary” Blog Provides Daily Dairy Commentary
Holts Summit, MO (AgNewsWire) Two companies have recently signed on to sponsor “World Dairy Diary,” (www.worlddairydiary.com) the first weblog devoted to news, information and commentary for and about the dairy industry.