The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the winners of the 2007 at its SmartMarketing Conference today in Las Vegas. The awards honor the dairy industry’s top marketing, public relations and advertising efforts. There were many great entries, and HP Hood even won a print advertising award based on a post we reported back in the fall! The “Best of … Read More
IDFA Offers Orientation Book
What a great idea! IDFA has made availalbe a workbook to help new professionals in the dairy industry to understand all facets of the complex industry. The new Dairy Industry Orientation Workbook to help familiarize people with the industry’s main dynamics, including consumer trends, farm production, manufacturing and government regulations. The workbook offers clear and concise descriptions of complex policies … Read More
Smuckers Acquires Eagle
Eagle Family Foods Holdings Inc., maker of Eagle Brand condensed milk was purchased by the J.M. Smucker Co. for $248 million this week. The move will force the closing of Eagle Family’s headquarters, where 45 people work. Smucker said some workers will have the chance to transfer to Orrville, Ohio. Smucker also is acquiring Eagle Family’s Magnolia sweetened condensed milk … Read More
Kraft Newly Independent
Earlier this week, Kraft Foods Inc. announced its spinoff from parent company, Atria Group Inc. Tuesday, April 3 was Kraft’s first day on the Stock exchange as a newly independent company. Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and chief executive of the newly independent Kraft Foods Inc. said, “We feel terrific. We feel very confident that the plans in place are going to … Read More
Monsanto Files Complaint with FDA
Monsanto Co., the producer of Posilac-brand recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), has filed a complaint to the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission asking these federal authorities to crack down on dairies that make “deceptive” claims that the use of Posilac bovine growth hormone leads to unhealthy milk. According to federal agency guidelines, claims must be truthful and … Read More
WMMB Election Candidates
More news for WMMD – Nine nominees for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) Board of Directors were announced today. Wisconsin producers can review each nominees’ bio information before voting. Mail- in ballots will be distributed to dairy producers who live within the eight districts. Elections will be held from May 7 through May 23, 2007. Results will be announced … Read More
Website Helps Manage Nitrogen
A new website is can help you manage nitrogen on your dairy operation. The site is free and interactive and covers management of crops and soils, feed storage, nutrition and manure use. The N Management on Dairy Farms web site has been developed by researchers and extension educators at Cornell University (Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and Department of … Read More
Roundup Ready Alfalfa Put on Hold
Monsanto Company expressed disappointment today for a preliminary injunction issued in a pending lawsuit on Roundup Ready alfalfa. The ruling could have an affect on the planting decisions of producers across the country. In this case, the court had previously ruled that USDA had failed to follow procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act in granting non-regulated status to … Read More
WeatherMaster Technology From ADM Alliance Nutrition
While I was attending the recent Cattle Industry Convention I met Brad Dalke, business manager, ADM Alliance Nutrition. He was there to discuss their new WeatherMaster technology. This technology, which ensures minerals will not leach out or break down in rainy or harsh weather conditions, is produced with naturally sourced ingredients and does not contain petroleum-based ingredients. “The NCBA show … Read More
Land O'Lakes Reports Earnings
Land O’Lakes announced Thursday a $44 million net earnings during the fourth quarter of 2006. This is good news for the company’s many dairy farmers across the country. Land O’Lakes, the Arden Hills-based dairy cooperative, Thursday reported $44 million in net earnings during its fourth quarter of 2006, a considerable improvement over 2005’s small fourth-quarter loss. Sales were down slightly, … Read More