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High Tech Robotic Dairy Field Day on September 22.

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a summer field day at Golden Sunrise Dairy, 31328 290 St SW, McIntosh, MN on September 22. Golden Sunrise Dairy is owned and managed by Tim Rolf and his son, Derek. In 2020, they moved into a new high technology, automated cross ventilated barn featuring the latest in dairy technology. Calves are fed on automatic calf feeders. Cows are milked ...

Sep. 9, 2021

By Lely

Ruminant Animal Feed Pellet Production Business Plan

In recent years, more and more farmers who feed cattle, cow, sheep and other animals choose to make their own animal feed by purchasing a small set of ruminant animal feed production plant. How much does it cost to set up an animal feed production plant? What’s the price of small feed processing unit? How to make the best ruminant animal feed production business plan? Hot Sale Equipment For ...

Aug. 24, 2021

By Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery Co.,Ltd

Aker BioMarine inks deal with GEA to supply the process systems for its new krill-based protein plant in Norway

GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, estimates the pilot plant will be operational in late 2022. With the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for delivery of process equipment with GEA, Aker BioMarine is taking the next step toward commercialization of INVI. INVI is a premium krill-based ...

Aug. 6, 2021

By Aker BioMarine AS

USDA Invests $20.2 Million in Grants for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $20.2 million in grant funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. This program supports USDA’s efforts to develop higher value uses for dairy products, diversify farmer income through processing and marketing innovation, and encourage the use of regional milk production. “This program has already shown ...

Jul. 1, 2021

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Aker BioMarine obtains GRAS status for INVI Protein

Aker BioMarine, the global biotech innovator and world-leading supplier of krill, announces a new milestone for its novel, sustainably produced krill protein hydrolysate product INVI™ - which has now been determined Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The self-affirmed GRAS status means that INVI Protein is deemed safe for use in foods and beverages in the U.S. market. To reach this ...

Jun. 9, 2021

By Aker BioMarine AS

Free E-Learning Course on the Cool Farm Tool

In order to support farmers and supply chain actors in their use of the Cool Farm Tool and their actions towards a more resilient, carbon-smart agriculture, we have developed a free E-Learning course with updated video tutorials and user manuals for Crops, Beef, Dairy and Biodiversity, as well as useful guidance and resources for sustainable ...

Jun. 9, 2021

By Cool Farm Tool (CFT)

ILDEX Vietnam

ILDEX Vietnam is organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. a joint venture between Jaarbeurs from the Netherlands and TCC Exhibition and Convention Center from Thailand. VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific develops, with industry partners and exhibition organizers from around the world, executes and internationalizes trade show and conferences from animal production and processing to ...

May 20, 2021

By Tefen Flow and Dosing Technologies Ltd.

Expo Welcomes Erf as 2021 Communications Intern

World Dairy Expo is pleased to welcome Kelsey Erf as the 2021 Communications Intern. Erf joins Expo’s staff for the summer as plans for World Dairy Expo 2021, September 28 through October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin, continue to move forward. Erf’s media-focused responsibilities range from writing press releases to creating and executing social media plans to designing show related ...

May 20, 2021

By World Dairy Expo

Vision 14 Mastitis Detector Upgrade

The upgraded Vision 14 is being introduced with immediate effect. The current screen has had a facelift to match Vison 16’s modern look, with a newly engineered mesh and characteristic central ...

May 20, 2021

By Ambic Equipment Limited

Return Visit: Checking in on Heifer Cubicles Installation from Last Year

Return visit to check on heifer cubicles we installed last year. Animals are nice and comfy and spotlessly clean on sand beds. Swedish locking yokes and stainless water troughs completed the project. Cubicles used were Spinder “profit” for heifers with waved neck ...

May 18, 2021

By David R Beech Barn Equipment Ltd.

Food Box Distribution Event at Agri-Plastics

Where can you find 30,000 lbs of food, 900 food boxes, 900 gallons of milk, and many boxes of a dozen eggs? At Agri-Plastics! It was a great day to be working with Volunteers of America Western Nebraska (VOAWN) and Hot Meals on the Farmer to Families Food Box Pickup Event. The free boxes contained fresh food: meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables, milk, and eggs. Many volunteers and employees of ...

May 17, 2021

By Agri-Plastics Mfg

Spain: WELTEC BIOPOWER RNG Plant Cuts Carbon Emissions of Dairy Cattle Farm

Currently, German biogas specialist WELTEC BIOPOWER is building a biomethane plant for the Spanish dairy cattle farm Torre Santamaría. Since the first 250-kW biogas plant went live back in 2011, the Catalan family business has been able to cover its entire energy demand from its own residues. The farm in Vallfogona de Balaguer was the first milk producer in Spain to use any residual ...

May 11, 2021

By Weltec Biopower GmbH

Longtime World Dairy Expo Holstein Superintendent named Honorary Klussendorf Recipient

Ken Elliott of Marshall, Wisconsin became the 18th recipient of the Honorary Klussendorf Award on Friday, April 30 during the Midwest National Spring Jersey and Red & White Shows held in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Considered the highest recognition bestowed on a dairy cattle showman in the United States, the Honorary Klussendorf Award mirrors the attributes of the Klussendorf Award and is ...

May 5, 2021

By World Dairy Expo

Customised approach is MAJOR distinction

Jim Bob Jones is owner operator of JT Jones Agricultural Contractors in Little Worthen, Shropshire. Booming business meant Jim needed to change out his old slurry tanker and invest in something bigger. However, only Major Equipment listened to him and offered a customised solution specific to his ...

Apr. 26, 2021

By Major Equipment

World Dairy Expo 2021 To Remain in Madison, Wisconsin

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce, after thorough consideration, World Dairy Expo 2021 will remain in Madison, Wisconsin. The 54th edition of the event is scheduled for Expo’s historic home, the Alliant Energy Center, September 28 – October 2, 2021. This announcement comes after contingency planning and consideration of alternative venues. “The clarity that Expo’s ...

Apr. 1, 2021

By World Dairy Expo

Proposed Standard Will Help Label Carbon Intensity of Biobased Products

A proposed ASTM International standard for carbon intensity score will help consumers who want to make purchase decisions based on sustainable bio-based products. ASTM’s industrial biotechnology committee (E62) is developing the proposed standard. ASTM International Board of Directors member Rina Singh notes that a carbon intensity (CI) score placed as a seal on a variety of products ...

Apr. 1, 2021

By ASTM International

Project - AgriChemWhey

AgriChemWhey will seek to build a first-of-a kind, industrial-scale bio-refinery which will take by-products from the dairy processing industry – excess whey permeate (WP) and delactosed whey permeate (DLP) – and convert them into cost competitive, sustainable lactic acid. This lactic acid can in turn be used to make value-added bio-based products for growing global markets, including ...

Feb. 22, 2021

By GIG Karasek GmbH

The Strongest Calf Accessories on the Market

Agri-Plastics, The Calf Housing Specialist, is proud to introduce calfhutchshop.com, an online shop for calf feeding products and accessories. As third-generation dairymen, the VanBuuren family knows the challenges with raising healthy dairy calves. Rugged Agri-Plastics products are uniquely manufactured to withstand punishing weather extremes along with everyday wear and tear, calf after calf, ...

Feb. 5, 2021

By Agri-Plastics Mfg

Dairy Cattle Show Judges Confirmed for World Dairy Expo 2021

World Dairy Expo announced via The Dairy Show, Expo’s podcast, the slate of 16 judges selected to evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle at World Dairy Expo, September 28 through October 2, 2021. Official judges were voted on by 2019 Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitors. Meanwhile, associate judges were once again nominated by the corresponding official judge and reviewed by selection ...

Jan. 12, 2021

By World Dairy Expo

Urban Crop Solutions solidifies presence in North America with the appointment of Douglas Gamble as Sales Manager

Urban Crop Solutions (UCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Gamble as their North American Sales Manager. Doug has spent over 25 years in management, sales, and business development roles; and brings his own entrepreneurial experiences and spirit to the position. He joins UCS from the more traditional side of agriculture – having been raised on a dairy farm, which later ...

Jan. 5, 2021

By Urban Crop Solutions