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.
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.
The DBA Endorses Doyle Campaign
Here’s the latest endorsement from the Dairy Business Association.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.