Congratulations to the newest Pennsylvania Dairy Princess.
Beaver County’s Sarah Caldwell was selected the Pennsylvania Dairy Princess at the 50th coronation on Saturday, Sept. 23 in Camp Hill. Twenty-eight county dairy princesses participated in a rigorous three-day competition for the golden anniversary state crown, including a speech and skit promoting milk and dairy products, and a personal interview with a panel of four judges. Contestants were evaluated on their public speaking skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality.
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The Dairy Blog by Mayfield
Scottie Mayfield at Mayfield Dairy Farms would love to hear from his customers so what did the company do? Start a blog. Blogging is a great thing and can be used in so many ways.
You can visit The Dairy Blog to learn “about Mayfield Dairy Farms, the dairy industry and our extended Mayfield family.” And Scottie adds, “We welcome you to join our discussions.”
That’s blogging in the corporate world. I congratulate them and hope it’s a success.
The DBA Endorses Doyle Campaign
Here’s the latest endorsement from the Dairy Business Association.
The Dairy Business Association (DBA) today (Sept. 20) endorsed the reelection bid of Governor Jim Doyle. John Vrieze, President of DBA said that “Jim Doyle has earned our support”. Governor Doyle signed the landmark livestock siting legislation (2003 ACT 235) and he worked hard to ensure a balance between dairy farmers, environmentalists and local governments through ACTP 51. DBA was created specifically to advance siting legislation that would provide a predicable framework for dairy farmers in Wisconsin to modernize and expand their dairy operations.
Interns With Jersey Marketing Service Available
There are more scholarships available for students interested in the dairy business. This one is for high school graduates who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey cattle. They are encouraged to apply for the 2007 Fred Stout Experience award.
The award is presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. This award provides partial support for a two- or three-month internship with Jersey Marketing Service.
February 1, 2007 is the deadline for applications. To apply, submit a one-page resume listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required.
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review
The cash dairy markets started the week of September 18 with a nice gain, then relapsed, but ended higher on the week. Block cheese closed Friday at $1.33 per pound, up 5 3/4-cents on the week, but 26 1/2-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.34, up 6 3/4-cents on the week, but 14 3/4-cents below a year ago. Eight cars of block traded hands on the week and three of barrel. The NASS U.S. average block price hit $1.2882, up 2.4 cents. Barrel averaged $1.3040, up 0.1 cent.
Butter closed Friday at $1.32, up a penny on the week, but 38 1/4 below a year ago. Eleven cars were sold. NASS butter averaged $1.2944, down 1.2 cents.
Provided courtesy of Dairyline.
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:
New England Cooperative Offers Premium
New England milk cooperative, Agri-Mark, has formed a new cooperative called New England Family Dairy Farms Cooperative. According to the news release, the cooperative hopes to sell bottled milk locally at a premium to be distributed to area farmers when prices are low.
The product will bear a “New England Family Farms” label that Agri-Mark and others hope will stir milk drinkers to spend a little more to help local farmers when times are hard. “We’re looking at an extra 10 cents to a quarter per gallon,” said the fledgling organization’s executive director, Christine Rasmussen. “It won’t cover all the costs of production, but it will go a long way, and the psychological value will be huge. It will show local dairy farmers people here care.”
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News From The All-American Dairy Show
Here’s some of the latest news from the 43rd All-American Dairy Show. Sometimes you just have to take a nap, especially when you’ve been working hard at a long show.
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Holstein Association Internships Announced
There’s more dairy internships available and now’s the time to start planning ahead. The Holstein Association, along with the Holstein Foundation have just announced their intership availabilities.
The Youth Programs/Education Intern will work with both the Holstein Foundation and the Holstein Association’s youth programs, while gaining experience in other Association departments. The intern will work with over 9,000 Junior members of the Holstein Association, in addition to working with youth in other dairy cattle breeds through the Holstein Foundation. The intern will assist in the preparation of the National Junior Convention in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will develop educational materials relating to youth competitions, including newsletters and press releases. The intern will also represent the Holstein Foundation and the Holstein Association at breed and dairy industry activities. Read More
Beef Checkoff Turning 20
Jo Ann Smith is one of my favorite people. Boy does seeing this picture make me miss Florida. Jo Ann was the first Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board back in 1986. It’s been twenty years. My how time flies when you’re eating beef.
The CBB just sent out a great multi-media kit (CD) which is why I’m posting this. It’s the 20th anniversary and there’s some great stuff on here. I’ll be sharing it with you over time. Now back to Jo Ann. The CD came with some sound bites that you might want to hear. If you listen close you’ll hear the crickets and cows in the background. I’m assuming the interview was taped in Wacahoota. Ever been there?
Before the beef checkoff got off the ground 20 years ago, leaders were doing their homework on the ingredients needed for a successful checkoff program. Jo Ann Smith, who served as first chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board from 1986 to 1988, says a lot of valuable research came from other commodity programs. 
Jo Ann Smith Cut 1 (MP3)
Producers had specific requirements on how they wanted their checkoff to operate. Jo Ann Smith Cut 2 (MP3)
Smith says producers also had expectations about the efforts their money would buy. Jo Ann Smith Cut 3 (MP3)
The beef checkoff earns a passing grade over the years in Smith’s book. Jo Ann Smith Cut 4 (MP3)
Smith’s son, Marty, now operates the family’s cattle business in North Central Florida.