Wisconsin producers, get ready for the second annual Dairy Business Association Expansion Symposium, January 31-February 1, 2007 in Green Bay. Hosted by the Dairy Business Association of Wisconsin, the symposium, “Expand to Compete,” will draw hundreds of producers from around the state. And if the packed schedule isn’t enough, attendees will have the opportunity to take a personal tour of … Read More
Going South To Atlanta
It’s another travel day for the Zman. I’m heading down to Hotlanta for the International Poultry Expo which is also combined with the International Hay Expo. I should be in and out of there over the next several days and will be posting on various items I find of interest.
Cow Umbrellas
Rob McAlister at Umbrella Heaven sent me an email with this just in case any of you are looking for an out-of-the-ordinary promotional item for your dairy or just want to carry one with you. They’re cow umbrellas.
Extension Specialist in Tulare
The San Joaquin Valley welcomes a new dairy extension specialist, Dr. Ricardo Chebel, at the University of California-Davis’ Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center in Tulare. Chebel’s role is to complement the Cooperative Extension dairy advisors in the valley. Chebel is pictured at left with Jim Cullor, facility director at VMTRC. “The program is designed for us to work together … Read More
New Pa. Officers
The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors recently elected officers and reviewed the 2007 work plan. Re-elected to a one-year term were James Kennedy, dairy producer and county commissioner from Butler, as president; Lolly Lesher, a dairy producer and processor from Bernville, as vice president; John Siglow, from Dairy Marketing Services in Syracuse, N.Y., as secretary; and Brian Reed, … Read More
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together:
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted nine export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese and butter.
The first five bids were from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO: 114 metric tons (250,800 pounds) of Cheddar cheese to South Korea; a second bid of 57 metric tons (125,400 lbs.), again bound for South Korea, of mixed cheeses; another 57 metric tons (125,400 lbs.) of mixed cheeses for Panama, and a third shipment of 57 tons (125,400 lbs.) of mixed cheeses for El Salvador; and 12.3 metric tons (27,060 lbs.) of mixed cheeses for Japan.
The other four bids were from Land O’Lakes of Arden Hills, MN: 200 metric tons (440,000 lbs.) of butter to Turkey; 80 metric tons (176,000 lbs.) of Mozzarella cheese to South Korea; 38 metric tons (83,600 lbs.) of Cheddar cheese to El Salvador; and 8.7 metric tons (19,140 lbs.) of Parmesan cheese to South Korea.
CWT will pay an export bonus to the bidders, once completion of the butter and cheese shipments is verified.
North Dakota Leaders Honored
The Milk Producers Association of North Dakota has honored three North Dakota dairy 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 … Read More
2007 Oregon Dairy Princess
Oregon crowned a new Dairy Princess-Ambassador on January 13th, Shannon Henderson of Tillamook county. Kristine Duyck was named first alternate and Miss Congeniality. In an interview, Henderson said she got interested in the program when she was a little girl. “I saw the dairy princesses and got their autographs, and I just knew that eventually I’d be running for the … Read More
Oranic Dairy On Display in Germany
Hello from Berlin, Germany and the International Green Week. I’m attending this huge international food show to take part in a board meeting of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ). We’re actually having our final meeting this morning.
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review
The cash dairy markets weakened in the shortened Martin Luther King Day week. Block cheese closed Friday at $1.2875 per pound, down 2 cents on the week, and 6 1/4 cents below that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.3075, down 2 1/4-cents on the week, and a quarter-cent below a year ago. Thirteen cars of block traded hands on the week and five of barrel. The latest NASS block price average hit $1.3202, up 0.5 cent. Barrel averaged $1.3136, up 1.7 cents.
Butter closed the week at $1.2250, down a half cent on the week, and 11 1/2-cents below a year ago. Only four carloads were traded. NASS butter averaged $1.1901, down 0.1 cent. NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.0457, down 0.1 cent. Dry whey averaged a record high 46.98 cents, up 3.3 cents.
Provided courtesy of Dairyline.