Congratulations to the winners of the Western Dairy Challenge contest. Held last week in Fresno, Calif., students from six western universities competed. These included Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, Fresno State University, Idaho State University, Texas A & M University, Utah State University and Washington State University. The first Platinum team included: Richard Grafe from Texas A & M … Read More
Latest Beef Council News
The latest news for the National Beef checkoff is here! The Council has several exciting new promotions and two new Web sites. New Categories Announced for 27th Annual National Beef Cook-Off® Entries are now being accepted for the 27th National Beef Cook-Off®, funded by the Beef checkoff. The event, on tap for Sept. 11-13, 2007, in Chicago, is America’s premier … Read More
U.S. Dairy Export Council Goes for Gold in China
It looks like the work of the U.S. Dairy Export Council is paying off in China. We’ve got a report from their radio news service that says that exports to China have quadrupled over the past eight years. The report contains quotes from Marc Beck, Senior VP, Market Development, USDEC who says about the upcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing, “China … Read More
Wisconsin Comfort Food
Wisconsin is still known for cheese, a fact that the restaurant, The Old Fashioned is taking to heart. The menu at the restaurant features many fantastic dishes made with Wisconsin cheese, including an old favorite, Macaroni and Wisconsin Cheese. Now you can try your hand at Chef Patrick O’Halloran’s recipe, thanks to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Chef O’Halloran shared … Read More
Australian Producers Vote
Australian dairy producers, only two weeks left to cast your vote in the Dairy Service Levy Poll. The poll will close on March 16, so be sure to get your vote in. To learn more about the poll, you can visit this site. Dairy farmers are voting to prioritise three options: increase the rate by 15 percent, hold the current … Read More
Idol Ice Cream
American Idol fans, listen up! Now you can take your love for the show to another level, by voting for your favorite Edy’s Slow Churned “American Idol” ice cream flavors. Each of the five flavors has its own profile you can check out to help you make your decision. The newly debuted flavors are: Choc ‘N’ Roll Caramel, Hollywood Cheesecake, … Read More
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together: Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted ten export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese, butter and anhydrous milkfat. Six of the bids were from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO: 259 metric tons (569,800 pounds) of Cheddar cheese to the Netherlands; three bids for 19 … Read More
Methane Gas to Run Tankers
The latest news from California is one smart idea. Western United Dairymen, based in Modesto, will run four milk tankers on methane derived from cow manure. The yearlong project could reduce air pollution from diesel fuel while helping dispose of manure in a way that protects air and water, said Michael Marsh, the group’s chief executive officer. The milk truck … Read More
World's Largest Parlor in Colorado
John Johnson of Colorado will soon be able to boast the largest dairy parlor in the world. What number does he have to hit to get the record? Not a double 75 or even 77. Nope, Johnson is building a double 80 parlor, which he predicts will output 800 cows per hour. Combined with the parlor he’s operated for the … Read More
New Director Appointments for NMC
The National Mastitis Council (NMC) announced new appointments to its board of directors, and newly elected officers. NMC promotes research and provides information to the dairy industry on udder health, milking management, milk quality, and milk safety. Newly-elected Directors include Dr. Sheila Andrew, Storrs, Conn.; Tom Herremans, Novi, Mich.; Steve Larson, Fort Atkinson, Wis.; and Norm Schuring, Naperville, Ill. In … Read More