The Justice Department, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Daniel L. Allgyer, owner of the Rainbow Acres Farm, in Kinzers, Pa., for distributing unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk for human consumption in interstate commerce. The complaint, filed on April 19, 2011, in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District … Read More
New Alliance Formed
More than 60 representatives from more than 20 national food and agricultural organizations today agreed to incorporate a U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) to focus on working together to enhance U.S. consumer trust in modern food production that ensures the abundance of affordable, safe food. “Today represents a start toward a unified voice for U.S. agriculture,” says Rick Tolman, … Read More
Madison's Dickson Has Died
A sad announcement today from Madison, Wis. – Dr. David Dickson has died, after a courageous battle against cancer. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. One of the foremost authorities on dairy cattle judging passed away Friday, July 9. During his distinguished career, Dickson judged more shows (13 total) at World Dairy Expo than any other official. In … Read More
Tipton Opposes Supply Management
International Dairy Foods Association president and CEO Connie Tipton expressed disappointment in recent proposals that would create a government-mandated system to limit the supply of milk produced by dairy farms. A “supply-management” proposal was recently introduced in the House of Representatives and a similar proposal was included as part of a dairy policy reform plan released last week by the … Read More
Judges Announce for All-American
The 2010 All-American Dairy Show will welcome nine judges to place classes in 14 youth and open shows Sept. 18-23 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. The judges are: Curtis Day of Burnsville, Minn., will judge the Premier National Junior Ayrshire and Red & White shows on Monday, Sept. 20, and the All-American Brown Swiss … Read More
Plant in Calif. to Close
Dairy processor Land O’ Lakes is closing its cheese plant in Tulare, Calif. and laying off 80 employees. The competition for milk among the region’s larger dairy processors played a role in the company’s decision, milk industry officials said. “Idling the Tulare cheese plant was a difficult decision that was driven by a variety of factors,” said Jerry Kaminski, Land … Read More
Dairy Advisory Committee Meets at USDA
The first meeting of the new Dairy Industry Advisory Committee started Tuesday at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. and heard strong words from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “At some point in time, this industry has got to get control of itself,” Vilsack said. “”We can’t continue to do this bandage approach where we buy a little bit or we … Read More
California Dairy Industry Adopts National Dairy FARM
The members of California’s Dairy Cares coalition,made up of dairy farmers and dairy processors, have adopted the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management as a statewide program to promote and verify responsible animal care. “Responsible care and treatment of animals is a core value for our dairy families, and we know it’s important to dairy consumers,” said William … Read More
Celebrating the Foster Mothers
Hoard’s Dairyman is celebrating the magazine’s 125th anniversary this year, and to honor this occasion, a new version of the famous “Foster Mothers of the Human Race” painting will be painted by dairy artist Bonnie Mohr. Hoard’s will be chronicling the painting in a special blog “Bonnie’s Brush with Hoard’s“. Check out the first entry below! While 2010 marks the … Read More
DFA Dairy Farmers are Committed to Animal Welfare
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) Board of Directors and management are taking a series of proactive steps to emphasize its commitment to proper treatment of animals. “Animal welfare is a critical issue for our members and is vitally important to producing high-quality milk,” said David Darr, vice president of sustainability and public affairs. “We have a responsibility to clearly … Read More