Dairy Digest, February 2009
In this Issue: In this Issue: Top 10 Keys to Surviving in 2009; Genomic Genetic Evaluations Have Arrived; Livestock Contribution to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in the U.S.; Check the Web Site "Coping With Higher Energy Prices"; Producers Invited to Join Informal Discussion Groups in Southcentral and Southwestern Pennsylvania; Dairy of Distinction Applications Due April 15
- Top 10 Keys to Surviving in 2009
- That old saying, “What goes up must come down,” has been proven to be true yet again.
- Genomic Genetic Evaluations Have Arrived
- Genomic sire evaluations were released for the first time in January. Many people believe this will have the largest impact on genetic improvement programs since the advent of frozen semen.
- Livestock Contribution to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in the U.S.
- The time is right to review the concerns with ammonia emissions and the particular role of livestock in the global context of anthropogenic air pollution.
- Check the Web Site "Coping With Higher Energy Prices"
- The site energy.cas.psu.edu has undergone massive reconstruction over the past several months with the new theme of "Coping with High Energy Prices."
- Producers Invited to Join Informal Discussion Groups in Southcentral and Southwestern Pennsylvania
- Penn State Dairy Alliance is currently forming discussion groups for dairy producers in southcentral and southwestern Pennsylvania who want an opportunity to meet regularly so they may network and learn from each other.
- Dairy of Distinction Applications Due April 15
- Pennsylvania dairy farms are invited to apply for this year's Dairy of Distinction award from the Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program. The award is based on the idea that attractive farmsteads enhance consumer confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales and public support for the industry.
- Dairy Digest, February 2009 (pdf)
- In this Issue: Top 10 Keys to Surviving in 2009; Genomic Genetic Evaluations Have Arrived; Livestock Contribution to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in the U.S.; Check the Web Site "Coping With Higher Energy Prices"; Producers Invited to Join Informal Discussion Groups in Southcentral and Southwestern Pennsylvania; Dairy of Distinction Applications Due April 15
