- Tom Camerlo, a dairy farmer from Florence, Colo., was re-elected to his sixth term as chairman of the board of directors for Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA). Randy Mooney of Rogersville, Mo., was re-elected first vice chairman. Tom Croner of Berlin, Pa., was re-elected secretary/treasurer. Four other board members were elected vice chairman, and each will chair one of DFA’s committees: Jerrel Heatwole of Greenwood, Del.; George Mertens of Sonoma, Calif.; Wayne Palla of Clovis, N.M.; and Bill Siebenborn of Trenton, Mo.
- Diamond V® has received the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification. This certification means that the Diamond V manufacturing facility is now recognized as an approved AFIA SF/SF facility.
- Applications are being accepted for the W.D. Farr Scholarship program, presented by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. Two $12,000 graduate scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing graduate degrees in animal science, environmental science or agriculture. All applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2008. The scholarship application and criteria can be found online or by calling 303-694-0305.
- StollerUSA has produced Golden Pest Spray Oil, an effective tool in the fight against gypsy moth infestations. According to users, Golden Pest Spray Oil is easy to apply and can kill treated gypsy moth egg masses, helping to reduce the starting population in areas scheduled for an insecticide spray due to high populations of the pest.
