Dean Foods Company has a new senior vice president who’s also the chief procurement officer for their dairy group. The announcement was made yesterday.
AccuRake From Nikkel Iron Works
If you’re hoping to make hay while the sun shines then Nikkel Iron Works has a new tool for you. It’s one example of the kind of new equipment you’ll see on display if you attend the upcoming World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. Remember that they’ve got a very large dairy section as well.
Dannon is Processor of the Year
The Dannon Company just received a big award. It’s the 2006 Processor of the Year, which is awarded by Dairy Foods.
Dairy Numbers Up in New Zealand
According to the latest numbers from Statistics New Zealand, dairy cattle numbers have increased in the last year in that country.
Dairy Advisory Committee in Minnesota
Minnesota’s dairy industry will now have a new committee to advise the state’s department of agriculture. State Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson announced the committee to provide recommendations for boosting the profitability and competitiveness of Minnesota’s dairy industry.
North Dakota Dairy Awards
Thanks to the Midwest Dairy Association I just found out that the Milk Producers Association of North Dakota has honored three industry leaders.
The group’s prestigious Milky Way awards were presented to Char Heer, Hazelton, N.D. and Al Nielsen, Rugby, N.D. A Merit award was given to Curt Hanson, Pettibone, N.D. The Milk Producers Association of North Dakota presents the awards annually to individuals in appreciation for, and in recognition of, outstanding contributions to North Dakota’s dairy industry. The group made the presentation during the North Dakota Dairy and Pork Convention in late November in Fargo.
You can still see the program from that convention here (pdf file). I can’t seem to find a website for the dairy group though.
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together:
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted 12 export assistance bid last week for the sale of butter, cheese and milkfat.
The first two bids are from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO: one for the export of 152 metric tons (334,400 pounds) of anhydrous milkfat to Panama, and a second for the export of 72 metric tons of mixed cheeses to Japan.
The other ten bids accepted are from Land O’Lakes of Arden Hills, MN: two for the export of .04 metric tons (90 lbs.) of butter and 1 metric ton (2,200 lbs.) of cheese to Panama; two more for the export of 20 metric tons (44,400 lbs.) of Mozzarella cheese and 6 metric tons (13,200 lbs.) of mixed cheese to South Korea; two for the export of 8 metric tons (17,600 lbs.) of mixed cheeses and .5 metric tons (1,100 lbs.) of butter to China; two for the export of 5 metric tons of mixed cheeses (11,000 lbs.) and .4 metric tons (880 lbs.) of butter to the Philippines; one for the export of 7 metric tons (15,400 lbs.) of mixed cheeses to the United Arab Emirates; and one for .5 metric tons (1,100 lbs.) of mixed cheeses to Egypt.
CWT will pay an export bonus to the bidders, once completion of the butter and cheese shipments is verified.
Soybean Site Promotes Agriculture
This summer, I had the opportunity to meet several soybean checkoff representatives at a tradeshow I attended. They impressed me with the importance they are placing on reaching out to animal agriculture, to build partnerships and to act as avocates. Check out their new website, and you’ll see what I mean. The importance of animal ag is the focus of … Read More
New Leaders For Dairy Business Association
Here’s the latest news from the Dairy Business Association from their meeting recently.
Invent a Flavor
East Lancing, Michigan has come up with a unique way to celebrate the city’s centennial – ice cream! Residents can invent a new ice cream flavor that will join the ice cream shop, Melting Moments, line-up in 2007. Can’t wait to hear about the fun flavors! The competition, sponsored by the city of East Lansing and Melting Moments, is asking … Read More