Dairy Markets Week in Review 40-pound block cheese closed this at $1.8025 per pound, up 9 1/4-cents on the week, 64 cents above a year ago, and the highest it’s been since November 2004. Barrel closed at $1.80, up 11 cents on the week, and 68 cents above a year ago. Fifteen cars of block traded hands and only one … Read More
U.S. Controlled-Risk
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has formally granted the U.S. “controlled-risk” status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The OIE has three categories of BSE risk — “negligible,” “controlled” and “undetermined” — which are determined on the basis of data and veterinary surveillance by countries where the disease has been detected. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns released the … Read More
2007 Dairy Symposium
The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association‘s 2007 Dairy Symposium will be held July 15-16 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva, WI. The theme “A View From the Top- Dairy Leaders Discuss the State of the Industry”. The Dairy Symposium is a complete and comprehensive program focusing on issues impacting all dairy processors. The conference’s new program format has … Read More
Northeast Dairy Policy Forum
If you live in Pennsylvania, New York or Vermont, you are invited to learn more about the upcoming Farm Bill at the Dairy Policy Forum. The event will be held on June 1st in Albany, N.Y. Visit the Center for Dairy Excellence to learn more. The Northeast Dairy Leadership Development Team and the departments of agriculture from Pennsylvania, New York, … Read More
Yoplait Gets its Own Series
Coming to TV in July, a new series with subtle advertising written right into the script. This time, it’s Yoplait yogurt, a General Mills product, that will be featured be orginal series, “She’s Moving In.” The show features couples who have decided to live together and focuses on the design and core issues they face. The series is sponsored by … Read More
Wilson to Speak at Jersey Convention
The 139th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association held Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. will feature R. Douglas Wilson, Shawano, Wis. Early-bird registration for the 2007 annual meetings, hosted by the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club, ends June 1st. Wilson was named Chief Executive Officer of Cooperative Resources International in … Read More
2007 Hay Expo
The annual Hay Expo will be held June 20-21, 2007 in northeast Iowa. The Expo offers alfalfa and forage producers the opportunity to get an inside view of new technology and ideas, and visit a host farm for an on-site tour. Admission is free, parking is $5. The host farm is Top Deck Holsteins, owned by Roger and Judy Decker … Read More
Australians Discover Dairy
Dairy Australia has created an online lesson series to help students and teachers learn how to incorporate dairy foods into a healthy lifestyle. The website features interactive games and quizes. The Discover Dairy website is part of Dairy Australia’s new Kids Education program designed to highlight the health benefits of consuming three serves of dairy a day.
Princess Kay Finalists Named
Over 60 young ladies competed this weekend to become one of the 12 finalists for the 2007 Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. Congratulations to the following candidates who will compete for the title at the 2007 Minnesota State Fair. * Amanda Alberg (ALL berg), 21, East Ottertail county, daughter of Allen and Deborah Alberg of Henning; * Amy … Read More
Dairyline Markets in Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Block cheese closed the week of May 14th at $1.71 per pound, up 1 1/2-cents on the week, 55 cents above a year ago, and the highest block price since January 2005. Barrel closed at $1.69, up 3 3/4-cents on the week, and 57 1/2-cents above a year ago. Twenty cars of block traded hands … Read More