The IDFA is happy to point out a Cato Institute paper that calls for dairy policy changes. The paper was released just over a week ago and will be quoted a lot I’m sure as we lead up to a new farm bill.
2006 National Jersey Queen
I always wait to get a picture since they say more than words sometimes. Betty Janine Thompson, Chandler, Okla., has been crowned the 2006 National Jersey Queen. This is Betty and her escort during the All American Show, Brett Barlass. Brett was the winner of the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest this year.
Slowdown in Milk Production Expansion
A new USDA report shows smaller than expected increases in milk production.
I think it’s always nice to hear it directly from the experts.
Screening Milk Hungry Aliens
Today is the day that the Got Milk Aliens hit the movie theaters. You may remember this wacky campaign that was started earlier this year. Starting today that campaign will debut on a bunch of movie screens.
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review
The cash cheese price continued to climb the second week of November, driven primarily by demand for fresh cheese. Block closed Friday at a year-high $1.4275 per pound, up 2 3/4-cents on the week, and 5 1/2-cents above a year ago. Barrel finished at $1.44, up 4 cents on the week, and 9 3/4-cents above a year ago. Nine cars of block were sold on the week and 22 of barrel. The NASS U.S. average block price hit $1.2532, up 2.3 cents. Barrel averaged $1.2874, up 2.8 cents.
Butter closed at $1.2975 down 3 1/4-cents on the week, and 14 3/4-cents below a year ago. 27 cars were sold on the week. NASS butter averaged $1.2642, up 0.4 cent. Cash Extra Grade nonfat dry milk closed at $1.30 per pound, up a dime on the week. Grade A was unchanged, holding at $1.65.
Provided courtesy of Dairyline.
New Things From Merial
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention going on in Kansas City, MO, companies like Merial exhibit. It’s called Trade Talk and provides an opportunity to interview various people in the industry.
New Board/Officers for All-American
The All-American Dairy Show has new board members and officers. They were recently elected at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Dairy and Allied Industry Association.
Wisconsin Dairy Tailgate Party
Are you ready for a Packers game? If so then the Dairy Industry Association has a deal for you.
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together:
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted three export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese and anhydrous milkfat. One bid is from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO, for the export of 35 metric tons (77,000 pounds) of anhydrous milkfat to Mexico. The other two bids are from Land O’Lakes of Arden Hills, MN: one for the export of 40 metric tons (88,000 lbs.) of Mozzarella cheese to South Korea, and another for 20 metric tons (44,000 lbs.) of Mozzarella cheese to Japan. CWT will pay an export bonus to the bidders, once completion of the cheese and milkfat shipments is verified.
New NMPF Board Members
Several new members were seated at the recent 2006-07 NMPF Board of Directors meeting. They include: Bill Blalock, of Cooperative Milk Producers Assn.; Les Hardesty, Jerrel Heatwole and Doug Nuttelman of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Rich Ghilarducci of Humboldt Creamery; Adrian Boer of Northwest Dairy Association; and Ken Nobis of Michigan Milk Producers Association (who will serve as the … Read More