Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) today announced seven new partnerships to “ignite fluid milk innovation.” According to DMI, the objective of the partnerships is to meet the growing demands of both foreign and U.S. consumers. The seven partners, supported by DMI which represents America’s dairy farm families and importers, are “committing an unprecedented investment to unlock innovation and put milk back … Read More
Meredith Joins NMPF
In another development involving the National Dairy FARM program, Emily Metz Meredith, vice president of communications and membership for the Animal Agriculture Alliance, will join NMPF next month as vice president of animal care. She replaces Betsy Flores, who left in mid-October for a position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Meredith, a lawyer, will have primary responsibility for the … Read More
NMPF Votes in New Requirements for FARM
The board of directors of the National Milk Producers Federation voted Monday to require that each dairy marketing organization participating in the organization’s animal care program must enroll all its farmer-suppliers to ensure full participation in the program. The unanimous vote came as the board, meeting here during NMPF’s annual meeting, reviewed the structure and participation levels of the National … Read More
CWT Aids Customers in Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 13 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Tillamook County Creamery Association and Upstate-Niagara/O-AT-KA to sell 5.735 million pounds (2,601 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese, 1,984 million pounds (900 metric tons) of butter (82% milkfat) and 46,297 pounds (21 metric tons) of whole milk powder to customers in … Read More
K-State Offers Dairy Margin Protection Program Webinar
Knowing the ins and outs of the Dairy Margin Protection Program just implemented under the new 2014 Farm Bill is pretty important. That’s why the folks at Kansas State University are presenting a webinar on the subject Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central time. Robin Reid, an extension associate with the school will give participants … Read More
The Peak Report Goes Digital
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition announces that The Peak Report newsletter is transforming into a frequently updated, full-time digital information resource. “Dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other key allied industry and dairy professionals have long relied on the print and online versions of this award-winning newsletter for relevant dairy nutrition and management information,” explains Dr. Neil Michael, Arm & Hammer … Read More
National Dairy FARM Program Report
Dairy farmers nationwide continue to demonstrate widespread adoption of industry standards that assure high-quality care for their animals, according to a report released today by the National Milk Producers Federation. The summary report, issued annually, quantifies practices by farmers participating in the industry’s responsible care program, known as the National Dairy FARM Program. A copy of the report can be … Read More
ABI Elects New President & Officers
At the fall Board meeting of the American Butter Institute (ABI) held last week in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Irv Holmes of Challenge Dairy Products, Inc. was elected President of ABI, and two new officers were seated: Dean Van Tuinen of Darigold was elected First Vice President, and John Ellenberger of Land O’Lakes, Inc. was elected Second Vice President. Each position … Read More
Raw Milk Symposium Will Explore Safety Issues
The Raw Milk Symposium will feature raw milk experts and activists, including Mark McAfee, owner of the largest raw milk dairy in California and chairman of the Raw Milk Institute, Pete Kennedy, president of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, and Sally Fallon Morell, founder of A Campaign for Real Milk. The session will be held Monday, November 10, 2014 from … Read More
Growers Look to Pacific Ag for Biomass Baling
Last week Abengoa’s cellulosic ethanol biorefinery went online and is expected to produce 25 million gallons of advanced ethanol per year as well as 21 MW of bioenergy. But how exactly does the corn and wheat residue get from the fields to the biorefinery in a economical and efficient way? Enter Pacific Ag. The company was founded by Bill Levy … Read More