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  • World’s feed output now led by China World’s feed output now led by China Lexington, Ky. -- The world’s feed production has reached an estimated 873 million metric tons, according to a global survey commissioned by Alltech. Conducted through Alltech’s regional managers, the survey assessed the tonnage of 132 countries and all species.
  • Dairy Summit offering exceptional learning sessions Dairy Summit offering exceptional learning sessions Lancaster, Pa. -- Dairy producers can learn how to improve animal care and herd reproduction, the pros and cons of alternative feeds and robotic milking systems, as well as tips for transitioning the farm to the next generation. These sessions and more will be offered during the first day of the 2012 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, Feb. 8-9 at the Lancaster Host Resort.
  • A CALL TO ACTION: Holstein Juniors initiate 1st community food drive A CALL TO ACTION: Holstein Juniors initiate 1st community food drive GETTYSBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Association and its members look to the Pennsylvania State Junior Holstein Convention in Gettysburg next weekend with extra enthusiasm and anticipation.
  • Child labor law proposal scratched; NFU is pleased Child labor law proposal scratched; NFU is pleased WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that they are re-evaluating the parental portion of the proposed child labor safety regulations for agriculture and agriculture-related jobs while moving forward with the hazardous occupation portions of the proposed rules.
  • Sec. Greig: Alone, or together, take steps to keep ag viable Sec. Greig: Alone, or together, take steps to keep ag viable By George Greig, Pa. Secretary of Agriculture. One year ago this month, I packed my car, said good-bye to my family and farm and made the nearly five hour trip from Linesville (Crawford County) to Harrisburg to begin a new journey as Pennsylvania’s 25th secretary of agriculture.

 

 
 
Auction Guide   Dairyman's Datebook

FEB. 8, 10:30 a.m. Special Wintertime Dairy Heifer & Cow Sale, New Holland Sales Stables, New Holland, Pa. Sale managed by New Holland Sales Stables Inc.

FEB. 10, 11:00 a.m. GTPI Sale 4th Edition, Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon, Pa. Sale managed by Landis Marketing.

FEB. 18, 11:00 a.m. Locust-Ridge Dispersal Sale, Lebanon, Pa. Sale managed by PA Holstein Association.

FEB. 25, 10:00 a.m. PA Holstein Convention Sale, Quarryville, Pa. Sale managed by PA Holstein Association.

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FEBRUARY 4, 7 p.m. Franklin County Holstein Club annual meeting, Soloman’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chambersburg.

FEBRUARY 7-9, Pennsylvania Young Farmers’ Mid-Winter Conference, Best Western Bedford Inn, Bedfrod.

FEBRUARY 8-9, Pennsylvania Dairy Summit at the Host Resort & Conference Center, Lancaster.

FEBRUARY 9, 10 a.m. Organic herd health and soil practices meeting, Myron and Janet Martin Family Farm, 2148 Rohrersville Rd., Knoxville, Md.

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