Here’s more news out of California – a new ethanol plant in the San Joaquin Valley that will utilize dairy manure. Human BioSystems (“HBS”) announced today that HBS BioEnergy (“HBSE”), has formed a joint venture with Visalia based Dairy Development Group and Agrimass Enviro-Energy to build a park in the San Joaquin Valley of California, which will utilize waste from … Read More
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together: Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted thirteen export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese, anhydrous milkfat and butter. The first eight bids are from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO: 594 metric tons (1.3 million pounds) of Mozzarella cheese to Japan: 190 metric tons (418,000 … Read More
World Ag Expo 2007
We are only a few days away from the opening day for the 40th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. Always a great show, this year will feature many high-quality information sessions, including this one. To see a complete schedule and read more about the show, click here. A.G. Kawamura, Secretary for California Department of Food and Agriculture, will … Read More
Duwe Joins DBA
The Dairy Business Association welcomes Kristina Duwe to their organization. Kristina position as Director of Sales and Member Services is sure to bring added value to Wisconsin’s dairy industry. Duwe’s dairy industry experience began while growing up helping on her grandparents’ dairy farm in Sussex, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash markets were mixed the first full week in February. Block cheese ended the week at $1.3450 per pound, up 1 1/4-cents, and 11 1/4-cents above that week a year ago. Barrel closed Friday at $1.32, down 5 1/2-cents on the week, but 11 3/4 cents above a year ago. Fourteen cars of block … Read More
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together: Cooperatives Working Together announced today (Feb. 5) that it accepted four export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese and butter. The first three bids were from Land O’Lakes of Arden Hills, MN: one for 432 metric tons (950,400 lbs.) of Mozzarella cheese to Saudi Arabia; one for 20 metric … Read More
National Animal ID Documents Available for Review
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of three National Animal Identification System documents for review and public comment. “NAIS is a true partnership among states, industry, and USDA, and by working together, we have met our goal of having twenty-five percent of the Nation’s premises registered by the end of January. However, we continue to seek … Read More
Canadian Bull BSE Confirmed
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the diagnosis of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a mature bull from Alberta. The animal’s carcass is under CFIA control, and no part of it entered the human food or animal feed systems. Preliminary information indicates that the age of the animal falls well within the age range of previous cases detected … Read More
Downed Animal Legislation
Make sure your congressmen and representatives know how you feel about the proposed legislation to ban the slaughter of non-ambulatory animals. Let your voice be heard! Legislation banning the slaughter of non-ambulatory animals has been introduced into the House of Representatives by Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio) and Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-New York). Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) sponsored the companion bill … Read More
New Campaign Reaches Audience
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) has created new advertising targeting Hispanic mothers. The campaign will encourage the Hispanic audience to make good beverage choices, like low-fat milk, for their families. The campaign was created to communicate to Hispanics the importance of drinking 3 glasses of low-fat milk a day. The commercials emphasize that low- fat milk is equal in … Read More