By Cheri Oechsle, Michael Flanagan & Susan Sullivan ~ excerpts from the December 14, Guernsey Breeders’ Journal article. Jacky Wojchechowski was born June 10, 1983. He lives on Staten Island in New York City. What is so special about Jacky? Jacky is fascinated with the Guernsey cow and her world. And he has tied that love into his unusual talent of artistry. Jacky is the second child of Sharon Sullivan. He has an older sister Maureen. His father Ed died when Jacky was three.

Speakers, Researchers and Vendors Bring “Dairying to Thrive” Theme to Life March 14-15 in Madison, Wisconsin DAIRY NEWS – Leading speakers from around the world will join more than 1,700 dairy farmers and industry professionals to provide unparalleled learning and networking at the 2018 PDPW Business Conference presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW). The 2-day Conference will be held March 14 from 8 a.m. till midnight and Mar. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the All

BRATTLEBORO, Vt., December 21, 2017 – Daniel Kitchen of Danville, Pa. is the recipient of the 2017 National Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Exhibitor Award from Holstein Association USA, Inc. This award recognizes youth for their outstanding Holstein project work and involvement with their cattle and dairy activities. Kitchen is the thirteenth Junior Holstein member to receive this honor, and receives a $500 scholarship. The Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Mem

Dan Basse to Review Potential for U.S. Milk Market Turnaround in PDPW Webinar DAIRY NEWS – As the 2017 calendar year winds down, dairy farmers and industry professionals are looking toward 2018 with many questions about how U.S. and global factors will impact dairy markets. Economist Daniel Basse will examine these factors and answer a number of questions in the World Class Webinars “A 2018 Outlook: Is a Turnaround Possible in the U.S. Milk Market?” presented by Professiona

Dairy’s Premier Educational Event will Feature Best-in-Class Education DAIRY NEWS – Mark your calendars for the 2018 PDPW Business Conference, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) on March 14-15 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. The 2018 Conference’s theme is “Dairying to Thrive” and will feature two days filled with world-renowned speakers presenting dynamic educational sessions and workshops. The PDPW Business Conference has grown to be the premier

5 colostrum misconceptions solved How to manage colostrum for IgG to work its magic By now, we know that immunoglobulin-G or IgG is a critical component in bovine colostrum. Some have gone so far to say IgG is a magical component to protect calves and set them up for lifetime success when colostrum is delivered properly. “The real magic goes beyond IgG itself,” says Dave Cook, Ph.D., technical calf consultant for Milk Products. “Rather it is about achieving successful passive

Maximize Cow Health and Productivity through Optimal Transition Cow Management PDPW to Present One-Day Transition Cow Workshops, Dec 12 and 13, 2017 Dairy farmers, nutritionists and veterinarians pursuing the latest research, insights and techniques for transition cow management should attend the one-day PDPW Transition Cow Workshop, hosted by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW). The one-day trainings are Dec. 12 at Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, Wis., and r

Dairy Farmers, Policy Makers and Educators Come Together to Discuss Issues across Food Chain DAIRY NEWS – GMOs, air quality, water quality, animal treatment, antibiotic resistance … these issues and many more are becoming part of the purchasing decision for today’s consumers. The 2017 PDPW Food & Policy Summit presented by The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will bring together innovative dairy farm owners, industry CEOs, food system department executives and key decisi

GREEN BAY, Wis. [Nov. 9, 2017] — Milk is getting a new voice in America’s Heartland. Meet Edge, the dairy farmer cooperative taking a fresh approach to representing its members. Edge, formerly known as the Dairy Business Milk Marketing Cooperative, has been a game-changer for dairy farmers since its inception in 2010. “Edge is now representative of the growth and evolution our cooperative has undergone over the past seven years. It’s also a promise of the future,” says John P

Economist David Kohl and Former Disney Executive Lee Cockerell will Lead Academy Workshops DAIRY NEWS – Dairy owners, managers and professionals from around the country will learn from each other and world-class presenters at the 2018 PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™, presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW). The three-day executive program, themed: “Attitude – Bringing the magic to dairy,” will be held Jan. 16-18, 2018 in Orlando, Fla. The 2018 M

PLAIN CITY, Ohio, November 3, 2017 — Select Sires Inc., has announced plans to offer five summer internships at its headquarters facility in Plain City, Ohio, during the summer of 2018. Positions are available within the following departments: sales and marketing, communications, semen processing, information systems and veterinary, with applications due by January 1, 2018. “Both practical work experience within the industry and networking are extremely important in helping c

BRATTLEBORO, Vt., November 2, 2017- The Holstein Foundation is excited to announce the new workbook for young dairy enthusiasts, “Milking and Lactation.” This resource serves as a guide for youth, their parents and dairy project leaders, and those who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of dairy cattle lactation. “Milking and Lactation” covers a wide array of topics from understanding the lactation curve to hormone function, milking equipment and systems, udder anatom

PLAIN CITY, Ohio, October 31, 2017 — Twenty-six professional A.I. technicians, sales representatives, Select Mating Service® (SMS®) genetic consultants, Select Reproductive Solutions® (SRS®) specialists, communications coordinators and administrative personnel took part in Select Sires' employee orientation held October 24 and 25 at the Select Sires headquarters in Plain City, Ohio. Employees from eight member cooperatives, Select Sires GenerVations and Select Sires Inc., wer