Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff program, has launched a new program to help dairy producers communicate with the public about modern dairy farming practices. The new program, called myDairy, encourages dairy producers and industry leaders who are engaged in social media efforts to help tell the positive on-farm story of milk production through this growing … Read More
Kansas Governor Vetos Milk Bill
To support Kansas dairy farmers and consumers, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has vetoed legislation concerning the labels on milk products. The bill, HB 2121, faced massive opposition from dairy, consumer, health, animal welfare and environmental organizations across the country; nearly 30 of which wrote a letter to Governor Sebelius, President Obama’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human … Read More
Cow Genome Debuts
Exiting news for dairymen and cattlemen! The genomes of man and dog have been joined in the scientific barnyard by the genome of the cow, an animal that walked beside them on the march to modern civilization. A team of hundreds of scientists working in more than a dozen countries yesterday published the entire DNA message — the genome — … Read More
DFA Issues Portion of Patronage Checks Early
In an ongoing effort to ease the stress these economically challenging times are causing for its members, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) is issuing a portion of members’ patronage-sourced earnings early. Patronage is the Cooperative’s way of sharing the earnings of DFA with its members. Beginning this week, 12,312 members who marketed their milk through DFA in 2008 will … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The block cheese price closed Friday at $1.18 per pound, up a penny on the week but 74 1/2-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.1075, down a quarter-cent on the week, and 77 1/4-cents below a year ago. Twenty nine cars of block traded hands on the week and 13 of barrel. The … Read More
Midwest Dairy Elects Leadership
Midwest Dairy Association, which manages the dairy checkoff for nine Midwest states, has re-elected a North Dakota dairy producer as its chairman. Jerry Messer, Richardton, N.D., was elected to the post during the group’s annual meeting, held in conjunction with a national dairy checkoff forum in Scottsdale, Ariz. Allen Merrill, Parker, S.D., was re-elected first vice chairman. Bill Siebenborn, Trenton, … Read More
Humboldt Creamery Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Humboldt Creamery has filed for bankruptcy protection just two months after former CEO Rich Ghilarducci scandalized the company by revealing its finances weren’t as sweet as they seemed. The bankruptcy will make it possible for the creamery to keep operating, but it could also tear it from the hands of its member farmers. The company’s $50 million to $100 million … Read More
Animal Rights Extremist on Most Wanted List
In case you hadn’t heard, an animal rights activist was recently placed on the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted Terrorists’ list. This made the news earlier this week, and I thought I would pass it on. According to CNN Reports, they believe this terrorist is hiding out in Costa Rica. This is a scary case, and I will keep posting updates as … Read More
Pa. Introduces Path to Organic Program
Pennsylvania producers working to transition their conventional operations to certified organic farms may be eligible for help offsetting the costs of making the change, said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff today. The Path to Organic Program provides grants to farmers switching to certified organic production practices. The application deadline is July 31. “The Path to Organic grants are a significant investment … Read More
Two New Dairy Foods Win Awards
A new milk product that tastes just like chocolate chip ice cream and a pomegranate blueberry cream cheese dip are the most innovative new dairy products, according to a recent competition judged by dairy professionals. The Most Innovative Dairy Products contest, sponsored by TIC Gums, recognized the latest creative milk or dairy beverages and cultured dairy products. The awards were … Read More