John M. “Jack” Byrne, 88, the part owner of Byrne Dairy, has died. Jack’s father, Mathew V. Byrne founded the company in 1933. Jack served as president from 1946 until 1972. During this time, he presided over the expansion of the dairy from a small retail business with home delivery to a major wholesale and retail operation including the establishment … Read More
Great Year For Jerseys
The Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) leaves 2007 with a bang – reporting that the total value of Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics marketed by the company exceeded $13 million. The previous record of $10.3 million was set in 2004. – Revenue from sales of 5,896 live animals and 186 embryos totals $13,089,073, up 42% from 2006. – Average price per … Read More
Standby Generators a Must
The Public Service Business Solutions Center of Wisconsin wants to remind dairy farmers that a standby generator is a must have on any size operation. Be sure to have a quality generator as an insurance policy during this winter season! Standby power units for the farm are available in two basic categories, power takeoff (PTO) or self-contained engine-driven units. A … Read More
Top Achievers Honored
Congratulations are in order for the top sales representatives at Accelerated Genetics. Recognized for their achievements in sales and service at the annual Top Achievers Banquet in Madison, Wisconsin, these thirty-seven sales representatives service customers across the U.S. and Mexico. Many other members of the Accelerated Genetics team were also honored at the banquet. Five individuals took home the top … Read More
Dairyline Markets in Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash cheese market ended 2007 on a positive note and staged a last minute rally, with prices topping $2.00 a pound for the fourth time this year. Block closed Friday December 28, at $2.03, up 8 cents on the three-day holiday-shortened week, and 70 cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.98, also … Read More
New Leadership at Alto
Alto Dairy Cooperative has two new members on its board of directors – congratulations to Rod Zietlow, Berlin, Wis. and John Ruedinger, Van Dyne, Wis. The cooperative also elected new executive officers for the board: Howard Zellmer, Montello, Wis. was elected chairman; John Jorasz, Wilson, Mich. was elected vice chairman; Dan Vandertie, Brussels, Wis. was elected treasurer; and David Goers, … Read More
Kraft to Sell Mama Luise Cheese
Dairy products company Grupo Lactalis Iberia, a branch of dairy firm Lactalis, has entered into an agreement with food and beverages company Kraft Foods to acquire the Mama Luise cheese brand for an undisclosed sum. According to media reports, the deal also includes the acquisition of Kraft Foods’ manufacturing facility in Zamora, Spain, which employs approximately 90 staff. This acquisition … Read More
IDFA Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is open to professionals from all sectors of the dairy industry — producers, processors, cooperative leaders and suppliers — to discuss and debate the hottest policy issues in the industry. The Dairy Forum meeting is January 20-23, 2008 in La Quinta, Calif. The meeting’s agenda is packed with informative sessions … Read More
Minnesota Dairy Days
Dairy producers in the Mid-west will want to make time for the University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Days. The days will take place at eight different locations around the state from Dec. 28 through Jan. 18. Minnesota Dairy Days are an opportunity for producers and advisors to hear the latest research-based information from University scientists and educators. Cost is $15 … Read More
Application Deadline Approaching
The Jersey Association wants to remind high school graduates pursuing a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle to apply for the 2008 Fred Stout Experience award. Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2008 The award is presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey … Read More