November 6, 2007
October 16, 2007
Council urged to ‘crank out a proposal’ for lawmakers - By CARYL VELISEK - AFP Correspondent - FREDERICK, Md. - After
Field day examines manure application with equipment, research - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY - Staff Writer - WALKERSVILLE, Md.- More than 150 farmers, many from
All-Breed Calf Sale gets strong start - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - FREDERICK, Md. - Although she didn’t top
44 cows, bulls sold at 29th annual Wye Angus Sale - QUEENSTOWN, Md. - The top selling lot
Iagers get double win at spring show - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - TIMONIUM, Md. - An aged cow and a
Maryland youths show well at MAJAC - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent
HARRISONBURG, Va. - Several Maryland youth
By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent
WESTMINSTER, Md. - Jason and Donna Myers, owners
Pennsylvania ag dept. official speaks to Md. dairy council
By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent
FREDERICK, Md. — Peter Witmer, who
Strong attendance noted at Md. Brown Swiss annual meeting
By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent
WOODSBORO, Md. — Dave Kendall, of Beloit, Wis., the
Inaugural Md. dairy convention held in Frederick - By CARYL VELISEK - AFP Correspondent - FREDERICK, Md. - The Maryland dairy industry held
Milk revenue insurance, cow shares discussed at meeting - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - FREDERICK, Md. - The Maryland Dairy Industry Oversight and
Full enjoys banner year at 2006 shows - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - MT. AIRY, Md. - Seventeen-year-old Brittany Full had
Holstein All-American nominations, All-Maryland awards announced - BY CARYL VELISEK - AFP Correspondent - The following
February 6, 2007
Problems in Maryland dairy industry brought before state lawmakers - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY - Staff Writer - ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Representatives of the
Hedgeapple Farm opens retail store in historic log cabin - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - BUCKEYSTOWN, Md. - An historical log
U.S. cattle producers make strong showing in short-, long-term profitability assessment - Editor’s Note: This article is the second of
Organic veterinarian talks with dairymen at barn meeting - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - FREDERICK, Md. - Veterinarian, Paul Dettloff, who
Marketing just as important as production in beef cattle - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY
Staff Writer - HARRINGTON, Del. - In raising beef cattle, proper
January 2, 2007
U.S. cattle farmers are more profitable, although capital, land and labor costs are higher in the United States than in traditional cattle-producing rivals, such as Argentina and Brazil.
Photo courtesy American Farm Bureau Federation
Despite production costs, U.S. cattle producers remain global leaders - Facing dynamic changes driven in part by
Farmer-owned processing facility deemed not feasible - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Corresponent - FREDERICK, Md. - Plans for building a producer-owned dairy
Utilizing multi-trait index EPDs - By SCOTT P. GREINER - Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Tech - A successful beef enterprise is
Damage from dairy fire estimated at $700,000 in Harford Co., Md. - BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) - A state trooper was injured
Farmer says he may be forced to sell cloned cows for meat - WILLIAMSPORT, Md. (AP) - For nearly four years, dairy
Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association welcomes three new staff members - PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association has
December 19, 2007
The Maryland 4-H dairy judging team practices prior to the judging competition on Oct. 2 at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. From left, team members Jarrett Remsberg, Katie Albaugh, Curtis Rhoderick, Hannah Thomson, assistant coach Pat Beachy and coach Dr. J. Lee Majeskie.
Photo courtesy Dr. Majeskie
Md. dairy judging team preparing, raising funds for overseas trip - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY - Staff Writer - The Maryland team that won
USDA: NAIS will remain voluntary - WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - The Bush administration is
National Milk official outlines dairy industry at Md. policy conference - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY - Staff Writer - BELTSVILLE, Md. - Times when families sat
November 7, 2006
Ed O’Hara, left, does all the baking at Hara-Vale Farm with the help of one other employee and Emily, below in the farm’s milking parlor, helps the family milk their herd of 60 Holstiens.
Photos by Caryl Velisek
O’Haras make family farm a hot spot with bakery -
By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent
FREDERICK, Md. - Hara-Vale Farm is not
Benefits of grass-based cattle system discussed at Sayre farm -
By SEAN CLOUGHERTY
Staff Writer
CHURCHVILLE, Md. - At a recent Natural Resource Conservation Service Pasture Walk at
Celebrate Maryland Sale sends 61 Herefords to new homes -
By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent
FREDERICK, Md. - Sixty-one head of Hereford cattle went
Shorthorn sale held in Frederick Co.
By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent
FREDERICK, Md. - The Dynamic Duo Spotlight Sale sponsored by
October 3
Jones Family Farm in Massey, Md., is one farm that is considering putting a methane digester on their dairy farm. Sean Jones, farm vice president said they are in the “feasibility design study phase.”
Photo by Sean Clougherty
Staff Writer - While the benefits of anaerobic digesters are
Frey shows Supreme Champion Heifer at ENLS- By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - TIMONIUM, Md. - The climax of the 59th Eastern National Livestock Show held at
September 5, 2006
RTA Sydney 60S was named Grand Champion Bull at the 2006 Maryland Hereford Breeders Show during the Montgomery (Md.) County Fair. The January 2006 bull is owned by Ron and Thelma Mills of Frederick, Md.
Study favors expanding Baltimore plant to process more Md. beef - FREDERICK, Md. (AP) - Maryland’s beef industry lacks
R &T Acres named premier breeder at Md. Hereford show - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Ron and Thelma Mills of
Cow calf pair named supreme champion at Va. Angus Breeders - By CARYL VELISEK - AFP Correspondent - HARRISONBURG, Va. - Sugar Loaf First Lady P003, winner of
Wieben exhibits grand champion owned female at Junior Angus Breeders Show - By CARYL VELISEK - AFP Correspondent - HARRISONBURG, Va. - Chelsea Wieben of Waterford, Va., exhibited
Stiles to be honored as Dairy Woman of the Year in Oct. - BOONSBORO, Md. (AP) - Janet Shank Stiles’ husband
August 1, 2006
Gambles Shadoe 988 won grand champion owned female at the National Junior Angus Show, July 9-15, in Indianapolis, Ind. Jessica Willis (fourth from right) of Union Bridge owns the September 2004 heifer who first won senior champion female. Three judges evaluated the 1,177 entries, of which 688 were owned females, the largest category.
Photo courtesy American Angus Association
Wills wins big at national Angus show
AFP Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS - Jessica Willis of
Two year old tops at Md. Jersey Field Day
By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - FREDERICK, Md. - A senior two year old
Maryland youth back from national Hereford show - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondant - Nineteen Maryland Hereford youth participated in
Three-year-old wins Md. Brown Swiss show - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - FREDERICK, Md. - Burlin Jetway Rossie, a
Schwartzbeck shows grand champion at Central District Holstein Field Day - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - TIMONIUM, Md. - A senior three year old
Results in from Frederick-Montgomery Holstein show - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - The grand champion of the
Crown Stone Farm shows grand champion Guernsey - By CARYL VELISEK
AFP Correspondent - The first of the statewide summer dairy field days, or
July 4th 2006
Brittany Full stands at halter with ABC Jackpot Supreme Champion Heifer, PR Cherokee Kokomo 692. Full also had the show’s champion angus steer, champion Herford steer and champion heavyweight steer.
Photo by Caryl Velisek
Angus wins supreme champion at ABC Jackpot - By CARYL VELISEK - WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. - An Angus heifer exhibited by
Analyzing your milk production costs - By Dale Johnson, Stanley Fultz and
Michael Bell
Maryland Cooperative Extension - Many Maryland dairy farmers find it
Virginia’s beef cow herd at record level - The latest U.S. Cattle Inventory Report estimated the
Results in from Eastern Regional Shorthorn shows - By CARYL VELISEK - WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. - The junior division of the
Maryland juniors show off steers, heifers at Hereford preview show - By CARYL VELISEK - WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. - Maryland Hereford juniors paraded
Atl. National Angus Show still strong after 20 years - BY CARYL VELISEK - Timonium, Md. - Twenty years ago the first
Mt. Airy junior shows top female, steer at Angus Preview Show - By CARYL VELISEK - WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. - Brittany Full of Mt. Airy, Md., exhibited
June 6, 2006
Dairy breed champions: Katie Albaugh, left, Milking Shorthorn; Supreme Champion, the Jersey, Macayla Wiles; Holstein, Hannah Smith; Guernsey, Lisa Garst at halter (Hannah Smith, owner); Brown Swiss, Stephanie Eagle; Ayrshire, Jeffrey Hubbard.
Photo by Caryl Velisek
Wills Spring Fair still going strong - By CARYL VELISEK - West Friendship, Md. - The 2006 Wills Spring 4-H/FFA Fair was
Bidding brisk at Brown Swiss sale - By CARYL VELISEK - FREDERICK, Md. - Bidding was brisk and enthusiasm for
Heifer pregnancies bring top dollar at New Millenium Sale - By CARYL VELISEK - Libertytown, Md - A guaranteed heifer pregnancy
May 2, 2006
Exhibitors in the Junior Show of the Maryland Spring Holstein Show, from left to right, Jenny Miller of Monkton posing with MD-Maple-Dell Rubens Daya, reserve junior champion, Caitlin Patrick with the junior champion female, MD-Maple-Dell Sept Cherri, Robert Smith, trophy sponsor, Derek Patrick with junior 3-year old, MD-Maple-Dell Durham Sassy, senior champion, Davis Schwartzbeck of Union Bridge with the reserve senior champion, Peace & Plenty Derry Peppy, Upper Chesapeake Dairy Princess Beth Harkins, Charles Iager of Fulton, trophy sponsor, Judge Dan Menendez of Burlington Flats, N.Y.
Photo courtesy Andrea Hood
Quality excellent in Holstein spring show - By CARYL VELISEK - TIMONIUM, Md. — With 147 head shown, the
Officers re-elected to dairy association - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY - PHILADELPHIA —The marketing and promotions arm of
Producers gather in Garrett Co. for Holstein convention - By CARYL VELISEK - MCHENRY, Md. — The Garrett County Holstein Club hosted the
Awards given, directors named at Brown Swiss annual meeting - By CARYL VELISEK - NEW MIDWAY, Md. — Maryland Brown Swiss breeders met for
Officers chosen for Md. Angus Association - By CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Angus Association elected officers and
April 4, 2006
Richard Swartzentruber of Greenwood, Del., explains his milk bottling operation. He bottles about 200 gallons of organic milk a week and sells to Delaware health and specialty food stores.
Photo by Sean Clougherty
Message in a Bottle - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY - GREENWOOD, Del.— Switching from conventional farming to
Convention focuses on safety for cattle and consumer - By CARYL VELISEK - HAGERSTOWN, Md., — Cattlemen and women and their
Sarah Busker right, of Harrington, Del. was named 2006 Delaware Dairy Princess at the state’s DHIA Annual Banquet on March 22. Jessica McClements center, of Clayton, Del. was named Alternate Dairy Princess. They are pictured with Lauren Thompson, 2005 Delaware Dairy Princess.
Photo by Sean Clougherty
Md. juniors win in Angus show - By CARYL VELISEK - Maryland junior Angus showmen did some
Schmidt family named to Hereford hall of fame - By CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Hereford Association inducted the
Directors chosen at Shorthorn Meeting - By CARYL VELISEK - LISBON, Md. — The Maryland Shorthorn Association held their
March 7, 2006
Daniel Reynolds, a sophomore at Smyrna High School in Smyrna, Del. shows his purebred Shorthorn heifer, Abigail at the Virginia Club Calf Producers Winter Classic in Fishersville, Va.
Photo courtesy Kelly Kaiser
Recycled sand safe for bedding - "Recycled sand can safely be used to
Winter Classic a chance for FFA students to learn, improve - By SEAN CLOUGHERTY - If you want to be the best, you
February 7, 2006
Cow/Calf Manager
By John b. Hall, ph.D. - Beef Cattle Specialist - Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension
Age and Source Verification explained
Maryland Cattle Convention, Meetings announced - By CARYL VELISEK - The 19th Maryland Cattle Industry Convention and
Results in from National Western Livestock Show - By CARYL VELISEK - The National Western Livestock Show held in
Finding quality starter feed may be difficult, but worth it for calf
January 1, 2006
Md. Angus Social celebrates 75 years - By CARYL VELISEK - It was a gala occasion as Maryland Angus breeders and
December 1, 2005
Md. teen wins grand champ at NAILE - BY CARYL VELISEK - A Maryland teen exhibited the grand champion Angus female at
Frederick farm forum brings dairy report - BY CARYL VELISEK - A report on the prospects for building a new
Hedgeapple Farm sets its sights on healthy, high-tech beef production - By CARYL VELISEK - The folks at Hedgeapple Farm in Buckeystown, Md., do
Cattlemen’s capitol concerns - The Cattlemen’s Capitol Concerns (CCC) is a
November 1, 2005
Prys turn helping into business with meat processing - In 1987, Tim Pry processed 25 deer for
Celebrate Maryland Hereford Sale held in Frederick Oct. 8 - By CARYL VELISEK - Bidding was fast and
Checkoff announces 3-A-Day of Dairy grant winners - PHILADELPHIA – America’s dairy producers are helping
October 4, 2005
Taylor takes tops in Md. Brown Swiss Futurity - TIMONIUM, Md. — The 12th Anniversary Maryland Brown Swiss Futurity was
Md. Holstein Futurity title won by Savage-Leigh Farm - By CARYL VELISEK - TIMONIUM, Md. — Always a spectacular show, the
Pennsylvania girls take top prizes in Eastern National Livestock Show - By CARYL VELISEK - TIMONIUM, Md. — Two Pennsylvania girls won top honors at
Va. Brown Swiss is Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show’s big winner - By CARYL VELISEK - A Virginia Brown Swiss breeder was the big
September 6, 2005
Maryland juniors win big in national show - By CARYL VELISEK - Maryland junior Angus breeders along with
Schmidt claims 2005 state fair 4-H heifer show honors - By CARYL VELISEK - Drew Schmidt of Monkton, Md., exhibited the Supreme Champion Heifer of
Mills family takes title as top Hereford breeders - By CARYL VELISEK - Ron and Thelma Mills of R & T Acres in Frederick, Md., were the
Steer champions crowned at Maryland State Fair - By CARYL VELISEK - Cory Kreitz of Frederick, Md., showed his
August 2, 2005
National Junior Shorthorn Show held regionally - The 2005 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Conference, The 2005 Keystone to
In Denver, a Md. Grand Champion - KNKC Titan won grand champion steer at the 2005 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 17-23 in Denver, Colo. Brittany Full, Mount Airy, Md., owns the March 2004 son of Rito 9FB3 of 5H11 Fullback. Vance Uden, Franklin, Neb., evaluated the bred-and-owned females, bred-and-owned bulls and cow-calf pairs; Randy Daniel, Colbert, Ga., judged the owned females; and Mike McGuire, Waverly, Ala., evaluated the steers. A total of 1,053 entries were shown.
Virginia Angus Breeders Show draws 118 entries - BY CARYL VELISEK - The Virginia Angus Breeders Show was held
Maryland Brown Swiss Show held in Frederick - BY CARYL VELISEK - Judge Terry Rawn of Charlestown, W. Va., evaluated 92 head of
Valentine’s multiple winners at Md. Ayrshire Field Day - By CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Ayrshire Field Day was held
Queen Acres tops at Maryland Jersey Field Day - BY CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Jersey Field Day was held July 16, 2005, at
Heat cuts back on exhibitors at Central District Holstein Field Day - By CARYL VELISEK - Another extrmely hot, humid day, one of the hottest this
July 5, 2005
19th Eastern Shorthorn Show dedicated to dedicated auctioneer - By CARYL VELISEK - Everyone said it wouldn’t fly except for Maryland farmer and
Second case of Mad Cow disease confirmed; ID tracking system discussed - WASHINGTON (AP) – The latest case of mad cow disease has
Recipe for milk contamination published - WASHINGTON (AP) – A scientific article about the possibility of
I-70 Summer Classic draws competitors from five states - The I-70 Summer Classic Swine and Lamb Summer Jackpot Show was
ABC Summer Bonanza held in Howard County, Md. - BY CARYL VELISEK - Matt Blauch of Jonestown, Pa., exhibited the Supreme Champion Heifer of
Howard County holds Md. Junior Angus Preview - By CARYL VELISEK - The 2005 Maryland Junior Angus Preview Show was
Atlantic National Angus show draws from across country - BY CARYL VELISEK - For the 19th year in a row, the Atlantic National Angus Show was
June 7, 2005
Dairy processing facility feasibility study under way in Frederick - BY CARYL VELISEK - The Frederick County, Md., Board of County Commissioners approved Phase II of
Detecting presence of parasite proves to be tricky in most livestock - For Agricultural Research Service zoologist Ronald Fayer, a
Getting the most milk for your buck - By Dale Johnson, Stanley Fultz, Michael Bell
Maryland Cooperative Extension - As a Maryland dairy farmer, you may
Locals turn out for 2005 Atlantic Regional Preview Junior Angus Show - By Caryl Velisek - The weather couldn’t have been more perfect as
May 3, 2005
More than 350 Va. farms registered with Animal ID program - In early 2004, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services formed the
Md. Cattleman’s Association has strong turnout - BY CARYL VELISEK - If attendance at the 18th Annual Maryland Cattle Industry Convention held
Mad Cow scare cost beef industry billions - WICHITA, Kansas (AP) – The discovery of mad cow disease in
Cattle quality high at Md.’s Spring Holstein Show - BY CARYL VELISEK - Jeff Butler of Chebanse, Ill, had high praise for
Consistent quality is needed for grazing heifers - ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – Whether grazing is a major or
April 5, 2005
High-moisture corn reduces odors - By Marty Clark
Agricultural Research Service - Unmistakable cattle manure odors have
Md. fares well at this year’s MAJAC - By Caryl Velisek - Maryland Junior Angus exhibitors won big at the
Va. dairy farm faces charges - CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) – The owner of Bergey’s Dairy Farm Inc., which
2nd Livestock Skillathon held in Hagerstown, Md. - BY CARYL VELISEK - For the second consecutive year a Livestock Skillathon was held at
3.08.05
U. of Md.’s agriculture college uses new technology for testing tenderness of cattle - By LINDA SIEMON - A beef farmers job may soon get a little easier, though
Waste management, focus of MDIA’s annual meeting - By CARYL VELISEK - The 2005 Maryland Dairy Industry Association annual meeting held
MDA looking for farms to use methane digesters - BY CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in
Maryland Angus Association to celebrate 75 years - BY CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Angus Association will
2.22.05
Washington man who had BSE cow tells story
Delmarva farmers celebrate Dairy Day - By LINDA SIEMON - Delmarva’s dairy farmers will have the
New U.S. ag secretary had tense first day - WASHINGTON (AP) – Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns began his
Virginia adopts new dairy regs. - New regulations, which
1.25.05
Japan still turned off to U.S. beef - TOKYO (AP) – Japan marked a one-year ban Dec. 24 on
Shopping for milk, cheese and a new car - PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — An East Stroudsburg, Pa. mother of
USDA investigates alleged animal abuse at university - RENO, Nev. (AP) – The U.S. Agriculture Department is
State implements online course to prevent Johne’s disease - ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In a concerted effort to control the
Plunge in cheese prices may lead to additional exports - ARLINGTON, Va. – Cooperatives Working Together announced
Va. hosts meetings on beef cattle diseases - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages all
12.07.04
Bel Air’s Broom’s Bloom opens creamery - By LINDA SIEMON - Broom’s Bloom Dairy in Bel Air, Md. opened the
What’s in a cow’s diet? - It’s not just consumers who are contemplating the
Mad Cow results come back negative in suspect case - WASHINGTON (AP) – A five-day mad cow disease scare that
Beefing up the nation’s troops with beef jerky - DENVER, Co. – The Colorado Beef Council has joined with the
More than 400 families recognized by AHA - By CARYL VELISEK - The American Hereford Association (AHA) recently recognized more
Md. Angus Association marks 75th year - BY CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Angus Association will be
Md. fares well at Keystone International Livestock Expo - BY CARYL VELISEK - Maryland beef cattle exhibitors did some winning at
11.02.04
Kilby Cream gets $50,000 USDA grant - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Cecil County residents Brad and Lisa Kilby have
Japan, United States agree to resume beef trade - DENVER — The agreement reached recently in
World Dairy Expo wraps up in Madison, Wis. - By CARYL VELISEK - Old Mill E Snickerdoodle, exhibited by Allen and
Maryland Hereford sale successful in Taneytown - By CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Hereford Association’s Celebrate Maryland Sale averaged
10.05.04
Milk prices going down - By LISA HALVORSEN - University of Vermont Extension - The historically low milk prices paid to
A grazing strategy for the small dairy farms - By DON COMIS - Agricultural Research Service scientists in Ohio are
New immigrants spur demand for goat meat - ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A rising, immigrant-fueled demand for
9.07.04
APHIS proposes amendment to transport regs to fight bovine TB - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and
Volatile market drops dairy prices to 25-year low - LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Dairy farmers are being squeezed by
Md. Hereford breeders hold state show at Montgomery County Fair - By CARYL VELISEK - Maryland Hereford breeders held their state
Can you have your beef and eat it too? - By David Elstein
and Erin K. Peabody
ARS Information Staff
More than a century ago, European ranchers produced
Covells have grand champion bull at Maryland Angus Breeders Show - By CARYL VELISEK - The 2004 Maryland Angus Breeders Show was
8.03.04
Md. Health Dept. proposes dairy fees in response to state budget constraints - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Public comments are being accepted through Monday, Aug. 9 on
Breeder adds sales, moves into upper eschelon of beef market - By CARYL VELISEK - Roseda Farm of Monkton, Md., has taken the
Milk prices drop second straight month - For the second month in a
Iager shows grand champ at Holstein Field Day - BY CARYL VELISEK - Jimmy Burdette of Mercersburg, Pa., evaluated
Carroll County youth has grand champ at Jersey field day - By CARYL VELISEK - Maryland Jersey breeders held
7.06.04
Inconclusive BSE tests: one confirmed negative, one pending - WASHINGTON (AP) — A follow-up U.S. government test found no
High nitrate in groundwater? Stop fertilizing; let cows graze - By Don Comis
Agricultural Research Service Information Staff - Farmers who find excessive levels of
3-A-Day sponsors Eastern League All-Star game - By JEFF MORELAND - Bill Snitcher knows baseball, but for 12 years he also
Virginia grocers explain dairy prices to customers - RICHMOND, Va. — With the sharp rise in milk
Akers chosen to head VT Dairy Department - BLACKSBURG, Va. — Pulaski County native R. Michael Akers will
Champion Hill a big winner at Atlantic National - By CARYL VELISEK - The Supreme Champion of the 2004 Atlantic National Angus Show was
Woodside Farm shows champion Shorthorn bull at Eastern Regional - By CARYL VELISEK - AR SU LU Vinnie, a January 2003 son of MF Pacer was
6.08.04
ITC: imports displaced U.S. proteins - An International Trade Commission report issued....
Waterford has two of top five sellers at Millenium - By CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland New Millinnium Angus Sale, held....
Virginians celebrate third Dairy Day, 61st National Dairy Month - Virginia will hold its third ....
U.S. Supreme Court to hear checkoff appeal, will rule early next year - The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on....
Beef Cookoff set for July 24, Del State Fair - Amateur chefs from Delaware can showcase their....
5.04.04
Class I milk prices continue climb from April - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - The National Milk Producers Federation reports Class I prices for
Jurisdiction draws $27,500 for top sale at Spring Valley - By CARYL VELISEK - Eighty-six lots averaged $4,210 in the
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Glenn Rogers, Farm Business Management Specialist
University of Vermont Extension
Whether retiring, ........
Maryland & Virginia co-op honors young members - David and Amy Coltrane of Pleasant Garden, N.C., were named
4.06.04
| Holstein Convention top-seller goes for $18,100 - By CARYL VELISEK - Coldsprings Lee 778-ET, a |
| Cattlemen honored in Md. Hereford Hall of Fame - By CARYL VELISEK - Maryland Hereford breeders celebrated the |
| Dairy researchers mix it up in the pasture - By JAN SUSZKIW - Agricultural Research Service Information Staff - Kathy Soder rests a |
| John L. Morris honored at Jerseys Club’s annual meeting |
| Queen-Acres Jerseys takes top-production award for 2003, lifetime production award |
| Savage-Leigh has top lot at combined Holstein sale |
3.02.04
2.03.04
Va. cattle farmers try electronic ear tags - Anticipating implementation of a
FDA extends BSE safeguards to products it regulates, bans blood meal, poultry litter, plate waste from cattle feed - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson last
All-Maryland Holsteins named - By CARYL VELISEK - The 2003 Maryland All-Maryland Dairy selections announced by
USDA gives update on BSE probe - On Wednesday, Jan. 28, three animals of interest were
1.06.04
BSE-positive Holstein believed of Canadian origin; officials tracking early herdmates - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief veterinarian for the U.S.
Financial-risk workshops offered for dairy farmers - A series of four workshops is being offered in
Vitamin D research: humans may benefit from animal health studies - By Luis Pons - Agricultural Research Service Information Staff - EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was first published in the July 2003 issue of Agricultural Research Magazine.
12.02.03
Milk machines quadruple in Virginia schools from 2002 -Milk vending is
PSU holds its first beef cattle sale in 13 years, takes in $111,035 - By Jeff Mulhollem - PSU College of Agricultural Sciences
The first beef cattle sale
Hill-Dukehart, McComus, Wieben, Zepp top Eastern National - By CARYL VELISEK - Champions of the beef breeding classes at the 56th Eastern National Livestock Show held earlier this fall at the Maryland State
ARS scientists take closer look at effects of feedlot runoff - - EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was originally published in the July 2003 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.
11.04.03
Virginia Brown Swiss reigns supreme at World Expo - The second time was the charm for a.........
Couple return with Charolais herd to dairy where they once worked - By CARYL VELISEK - Bob Tibbs of Havre de Grace, Md., is.....
Waverly Farms wins Supreme Champ title at All-American - Mike, Ken and Paul Stiles of Clearbrook, Va., are......
Tibbs tops Charolais show at Md. State Fair - By CARYL VELISEK - Long-time Maryland breeder,.........
Yearlings claim Md. Simmental grand championships - By CARYL VELISEK - Pond View Power King, an April yearling bull.......
Pa. Guernseys rule open show - By CARYL VELISEK - Pennsylvania herds dominated the championship classes in the
10.07.03
NMPF starts reduction programs - Cooperatives Working Together (CWT), a farmer-led effort to.......
Gettysburg, Pa., couple show Brown Swiss champ - It was another class act as the Maryland Brown Swiss Association held its......
Red Fox Creek has Angus champ at Md. State Fair - A junior bull calf, RFC Onyx, exhibited by Sandy and..
Ar Su Lu takes grand championship at Md. State Fair - The grand champion bull of the 122nd Maryland State Fair Shorthorn Show was
Foggy Bottom bull wins Maryland Hereford show - The junior champion, a March yearling, was the.......
Burkittsville dairy claims Md. Holstein Futurity - Always one of the classy highlights of Maryland State Fair livestock shows
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September 2, 2003All-American Dairy Show celebrates 40th -
R & T Acres shows champion bull, cow-calf at Md. show - By CARYL VELISEK - The junior and grand champion bull of the Maryland State Hereford Show was a.......
Md. dairies win national Guernsey production honors - Clayton and Shirley Smith of OCS Dairy in Jefferson, Md., won the 2002 American Guernsey Association award for........
Bulldog shows grand, senior champ at Holstein field day - By CARYL VELISEK - Bulldog Holsteins of Keymar, Md., exhibited the senior and
Woodbine, Md., dairyman marks 60th year in show ring - If show fever is actually an affliction, no one has a
August 1, 2003
NMPF starts farmer-funded initiatives to strengthen, stabilize prices - Cooperatives Working Together, a new voluntary, producer-funded effort to..........
New Jersey dairy innovates overseas breeding program - By KILEY SLAGLE - To ship an animal overseas, specifically cattle, a..........
Milking Shorthorn Field Day - By CARYL VELISEK - An 8-year-old cow was the grand champion of the She ..........
July 1, 2003
Mullinix to host Maryland Beef Field Day - By CARYL VELISEK - With the theme, “From our stable to your table,” the Maryland Beef Field Day, a .........
Lots nearly $8,300 each, top seller goes for $86,000 at Top Acres Invitational - By CARYL VELISEK - Records were broken for the Brown Swiss breed at .......
Cattle producers: Time to embrace change - By DR. SCOTT BARAO
Extension livestock specialist,
Beef Program leader
University of Maryland
U.S. cattle producers continue to move away from a...........
PSU Ag economist says time is ripe to get cheesy - It may sound a bit cheesy, but a dairy economist in.........
Kehlers see great time to get into cheese - By LISA HALVERSON
University of Vermont Extension - Rock bottom milk prices have left many farmers scrambling to..........
Virginia Cattle History - By KATHERINE BROWN and NANCY SORRELLS
Lot’s Wife Publishing, for the Virginia Cattle History Project
One point of inquiry.............
Fogle, Frey come out tops at ABC Jackpot - BY CARYL VELISEK - Matt Fogle of New Windsor, Md., exhibited the..........
June 3, 2003
Loast of Wye top-selling bull at sale - By CARYL VELISEK - Loast of Wye UMF 8669 was the top-selling bull at the ............
Midwest takes top honors at 2003 Atlantic Angus - By CARYL VELISEK - The grand champion bull of the 2003 Atlantic National .........
Fair Hill Farm has top herd at meeting - Edwin C. Fry of Fair Hill Farm in Chestertown, Md., took honors for top-producing herd of 20 or..........
Stream fencing controversial, may improve water - By ERIC S. BENFELDT
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Crops and Environmental Sciences - Editor’s note: This article was first published in The Virginia Dairyman, December 2002 - The subject of .........
Trends in cheese: At home cheese caves - It’s well established that Americans have a strong and.....
Wright sweeps Jr. Show at Md. Holstein event - By CARYL VELISEK For the first time in recent memory a junior exhibitor, Holly Wright.........
Virginia is loaded with bovine history! - From the 18th century until almost World War II, it was common practice to gather........
May 6, 2003
Md. & Va. gets new president - By CARYL VELISEK - Board members for Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers elected Steve Graybeal of Peach Bottom, Pa., last month as........
Brennan still raising Herefords after 20 years - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - “Three heifers and a bull.” That was the size of George Brennan’s first herd of ...........
CAFO law: Whom it affects, how to prepare - By ERIC S. BENFELDT Virginia Cooperative Extension, Crops and Soil Environmental Sciences.........
April 1, 2003
Cattlemen celebrate 50th year at Va. Beef Expo April 18-19 - The 14th Virginia Beef Expo will be held April 18 and 19 at ..........
Dempsey herd ‘phenomenal’ - By SHARON MORGAN - As college basketball teams from across the country take........
Packers working to integrate industry - Montana cowboy at Cattle Industry Convention: - By CARYL VELISEK - A cowboy from Montana with an ominous message for ..........
Md. Holstein breeders reminisce, look to future - Maryland Holstein breeders held their 39th annual meeting and .........
Md. Holstein 2003 awards presented - Maryland Holstein Awards were presented at.........
Nominees sought for ’04 Vision award - The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is ..........
When cattle thundered through Va. towns - From the Virginia Cattle History Project files: - By NANCY SORRELLS and KATHARINE BROWN...........
Maryland Holstein sale exceeds $300,000 - By CARYL VELISEK - A first choice of flushes by Donnandale Skychief-ET out .......
Md.-Va. purchases N.C. ice cream company - Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, which.......
13th check 5 cents higher than average - In its 25th year, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers’ 13th check was.........
Follow Guide to Biosecurity Awareness - Threats to farm security can come from many.........
Hereford bulls in sale are ‘Virginia’s Finest’ - The Virginia Hereford Association will...........
March 4, 2003
Chichester to address Holstein Convention - By CARYL VELISEK - Richard “Dick” Chichester, 40-year industry veteran and retired general manager of Select Sires, will ......
Frederick dairyman loses barn, cattle to record snow - By SUSIE EYLER KLINE - Farmers once again were put to the test as Mother Nature dumped more than 2 feet of snow over.......
Pittsville, Md., bison farm is hobby, Calloways say - by RICKY BOURGEOIS - Eight years ago Wayne Calloway of Pittsville, Md., made a big decision. He based it ......
Criteria for assessing animal care programs readied - The Animal Agriculture Alliance has completed a report on......
Cattlemen told: ‘New environmentalism’ needed - A “new environmentalism” is needed to help empower people “to.......
Researchers seek patent of E. coli treatment, prevention - By JUDY McBRIDE
formerly with ARS - It’s almost impossible to protect dairy cows from E. coli and
February 4, 2003
Md. farmers eye change in nutrient law - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Some Maryland dairymen say the biggest problem with the state’s nutrient management law..........
Remembering ‘cowboy-ing’ –– east of the Mississippi - By CARYL VELISEK - The first part of January is a time for remembering the good things and looking forward to .......
January 7, 2003
Retail prices don't match checks paid to dairies - Dairy farmers noticing strong retail prices for .......
Bulldog Holsteins honored among national dairies - Bulldog Holsteins, owned by Mike, Heather and......
Md. Angus names Hill-Dukehart Breeder of the Year for 2002 - By CARYL VELISEK - Cortney Hill-Dukehart of Sykesville, Md., won Breeder of the Year honors for 2002 at the annual awards banquet of the ........
Va. editors seek photos for cattle history book - By DEBBIE SNEAD
Marketing director
Virginia Cattle Industry
History Project
To entice people in the Virginia cattle industry to......
Holstein Assn. announces convention, All-American Awards - By CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland Holstein Association is accepting consignments through.......
December 3, 2003
USDA to lower dairy price supports - Plans by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reduce levels in its dairy price.......
Foggy Bottom hosts ‘Celebrate Maryland’ - By Caryl Velisek - Foggy Bottom Farms of Taneytown, Md. consigned the top-selling lot, a ......
Virginia cattle history book in the works - By DEBBIE SNEAD
marketing director,
Virginia Cattlemen’s Association History Project -
November 5, 2002
A dairy farm with a history - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Farming is in the blood, and in the earth. You might even say the two are the same. For the Harcums at....
Drought boosts nitrate danger - Drought conditions across Pennsylvania increase the risk of....
October 1, 2002
Md. bull sweeps Charolais show - By CARYL VELISEK - A former Maryland 4-Her, Matt Bauerlein of Sunny Acres Charolais in Hampstead, Md., had a banner....
Annual Brown Swiss futurity held - By CARYL VELISEK - The 9th annual Brown Swiss futurity champion was selected at the....
Pa. bull scores big at Md. State Hereford Show - By CARYL VELISEK - C.J. Furlong of C.J. Cattle Co. in Mt. Joy, Pa., scored a grand slam at.....
Boonsboro, Md., cow dubbed Holstein champion - By CARYL VELISEK - Ernest-Anthony Tyra-ET took the final spotlight as the new Maryland....
Angus have good showing at Md. State Fair - By CARYL VELISEK - Dave Brauning of Finksburg, Md., exhibited of Finksburg, Md., exhibited the grand....
Va. to develop history of cattle industry - By DEBBIE SNEAD - When we hear the word foundation, we think of an organization developing funds to establish or....
September 3, 2002
Md. Guernsey show largest in nation - By CARYL VELISEK - The 2002 Maryland Guernsey Field Day held July 6 at the Frederick Fairgrounds, with 107 entries, was....
Ayshire breeders hold annual field day - By CARYL VELISEK - Maryland Ayrshire breeders held their 2002 field day July 13, at the....
Garrett County Holstein Club hosts sale - The top selling animal at the....
Chestertown youth dominates show ring - 2002 Maryland Brown Swiss Field Day features open show - By CARYL VELISEK - The grand champion cow at the 2002 Maryland Brown Swiss Field Day held July 13 at the Frederick Fairgrounds was....
4-year-old Jersey tops Md. show - CARYL VELISEK - Bar None Jerseys of Keymar exhibited the grand champion, Timeless Paramount Imagine That, at the....
Holstein field day draws exhibitors from around Md. - Frederick and Montgomery counties host dairy show - By CARYL VELISEK- Judge Norman Hill selected a senior 2-year-old for the grand championship of the open show at the....
August 6, 2002
Md. hosts regional Angus show - By CARYL VELISEK - Maryland junior Angus breeders hosted the Star Spangled Angus 2002 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show, June 21 to 23, at....
Shorthorn show draws exhibitors from four states - By CARYL VELISEK - Shorthorn breeders from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and....
National Holstein Sale averages $8,207 - By AMY CONQUEST TAYLOR - Approximately 2,200 people attended the 117th....
2002 -Delaware State Fair Dairy Show results
2002 -Delaware State Fair Beef Show results
July 2, 2002
Siblings dominate Hereford show - By CARYL VELISEK- It was a day for siblings as the championship classes were picked at....
Beef checkoff ruling called ‘unconstitutional’ - BY CARYL VELISEK - Following a June 21 ruling by a U.S. district judge in South Dakota that the beef industry checkoff is - ....
Iager named 2001 Dairy Woman - By CARYL VELISEK - Selection as the 2001 World Dairy Expo Dairy Woman of the Year is ....
Nutrient management to be discussed at Empire Farm Days - Dairy Profit Seminars slated for Aug. 6 through 8 in New York - Facilities for special needs cows, nutrient management and transition cow care are topics in....
Forty Angus offered at Md. New Millennium Sale - By CARYL VELISEK - The Maryland New Millennium Angus Sale held at Mar Lee Farm in Woodsboro, Md., May 4, posted an....
Atlantic National Show draws more than 200 entries - By CARYL VELISEK - There were 208 entries in the 2002 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of ....
Junior Angus members exhibit at the Atlantic National Regional Preview - By CARYL VELISEK - Junior members of the American Angus Association exhibited 203 entries at the 2002 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show held at....
June, 2002
Brown Swiss sale sets new record - By CARYL VELISEK - A 10-month-old heifer topped the 28th Mid-Atlantic Brown Swiss Calf Sale held....
National Holstein convention to be held in N.J. - By AMY CONQUEST TAYLOR - Atlantic City, N.J., will be the site of the 117th annual National Holstein Association USA Convention scheduled June 24 through 27. The four day....
Cattlemen to meet in Reno, Nev. - Cattle producers and those they work with will be getting together ....
The farm bill — how will it affect the dairy industry? - The 2002 Farm Bill, signed into law in April, contains a broad portfolio of dairy-related items long sought....
Beef and dairy cows well represented at Wills Fair - By CARYL VELISEK - Youngsters from seven counties exhibited in the 2002 Wills 4-H/FFA Fair held May 18 at the Howard....
Maryland Junior Angus hosts preview show - By CARYL VELISEK - Jay Covell of Ijamsville exhibited the champion bred and owned female and the....
Calculating your milk production costs - DALE JOHNSON
Farm Management Specialist,
Western Maryland Research and Education Center
DON SCHWARTZ
Extension Educator,
Washington County
Many Maryland dairy farmers find great value in analyzing income and ....
5/07/02
Riding buckin’ bulls — in Maryland - By CARYL VELISEK - The large pens of horned, multi-colored bulls, with the misty blue mountains as a backdrop . . .
Delaware DHIA breaks milk production record - By SHARON MORGAN - For the past several years, there has been a steady increase in the average milk production . . .
Virginia Beef Expo touted a success - Despite the presence of avian influenza in Rockingham County, the Virginia Beef Expo, held April 19 and 20, in Harrisonburg, Va., was well attended ...
Annual Wye Angus Sale brings close to $130,000 - By CARYL VELISEK - There was standing room only at the 24th annual Wye Angus Sale
4/02/02
First cloned calf sold at auction - BY CARYL VELISEK - History was in the making at the 2002 Maryland Holstein . . .
Association members needed - BY CARYL VELISEK - John Meyers, chief executive officer of the Holstein Association USA . . . .
$17,200 tops in March Madness Sale - BY CARYL VELISEK - Savage-Leigh and 36 other dairy farms partnered for the Savage-Leigh . . . .
Virginia Beef Expo slated for April 19 and 20 - The 2002 Virginia Beef Expo will be held in Harrisonburg, Va.,
April . . . .
3/05/02
Wye sale to feature ‘virtual auction’ - By AMY CONQUEST - More than 200 people are expected to attend the 24th Annual Wye . . . .
On-farm assessment conducted - By SHARON MORGAN - There always is room for improvement, Matt Thomas believes, and . . . .
Dairy Alliance offers help in writing SOPs
Del. dairy judging contest announced
Virginia & Maryland Milk Producers sets record
February 5, 2002
Dairy outlook ‘not bad’ for ’02 - By AMY CONQUEST - “Uncertainty” was the word used at the . . . .
FDA issues ‘guidance’ - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an extensive new set of . . . .
Delaware dairy farmers join alliance - By SHARON MORGAN - When it comes to food safety, dairy farmers in the Northeast are taking the . . . .
Maryland Holstein Convention slated
Hagerstown to host Md. Cattle Industry Convention
January 1, 2002
Wye Angus — a 65 year tradition - By AMY CONQUEST - Wye Angus is a name instantly recognizable to . . . .
Pulaski County cattleman to compete in Reno - By JANE W. GRAHAM
The winner of this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers’ Discussion Meet . . . .
Area dairy farm adds creamery and garden market - Leon and Ida Heatwole have invested $1.5 million in a new milk processing facility . . . .
Northeast dairy industry acts to meet growing demands - Dairylea Cooperative Inc. announced that it has joined with Cornell’s . . . .