The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (formerly Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association), has announced five regional profit seminars to be held in June. The sessions are one day only and will feature the latest developments in the dairy calf and heifer raising industry. Register on-site or visit the organization’s website. Featured speakers include Jon Robison of University of California-Davis and … Read More
IDF Bulletin Now Available
A new issue of the International Dairy Federation Bulletin is available for purchase on the organization’s website. Looks like a lot of great information – be sure to check it out! This issue gives a factual update on recent developments in dairy trade and a focus on Asia. The publication covers: The rapid development of China’s dairy sector, India’s dairy … Read More
Three Join Mid-Atlantic Dairy
Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association has three new staff members in their ranks. Joining the school marketing team are left, Carla Sakson, Olindo “Ollie” Marseglia and Kathy Kern. Three great additions! The school marketing team serves as a resource for teachers, school nurses and school district foodservice directors throughout Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association’s territory. Tasked with increasing dairy sales in schools through nutrition … Read More
Scholarships Announced
Accelerated Genetics announces their 2007 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in an agricultural field. Applicants were evaluated on their leadership, scholarship and involvement in agriculture. Congrats to these well deserving winners! Four $500.00 scholarships are awarded to youth just graduating from high school and beginning college. Megan Herberg, St. Peter, Minnesota, plans to attain two degrees while in college, … Read More
Hood Teams with Red Sox
HP Hood, a New England dairy processor, has teamed up with the Boston Red Sox to give back to the community. It always nice to hear about these types of programs, especially in the dairy industry. HP Hood will donate 20 seats to one of the 13 children’s hospitals supported by The Hood Home Team Advantage Program(TM) for each Sunday … Read More
Southeast Milk Decides No rBST
The latest Dairy Herd Management is reporting that Southeast Milk, Inc., a cooperative based in Florida, has decided to market only non-rBST member milk. The decision by the cooperative’s board of directors goes into effect September 1st. The Board of Directors of Southeast Milk, Inc., made the decision last week upon learning that three of their customers want milk from … Read More
Formulating Milk Proteins
Exploring new venues for dairy products is a major push in the industry right now. One of the hottest trends is formulating new products containing milk proteins. An added benefit to producers! As consumers have begun giving credence to scientific data indicating the importance of quality protein in the diet, the marketplace for all proteins is expanding. Soy, milk, casein … Read More
Organic Milk Supply Grows
Reports are circulating news of organic milk potentially flooding the market this year, due to next year’s regulation change and higher profit margins available to producers. A sure change after years of organic milk being in short supply. The dairy industry is expecting organic milk supply to surge by at least 40 percent this year from a previous annual growth … Read More
Hood Buys West Coast Plant
HP Hood has bought Crystal Cream & Butter Co. of Sacramento, Calif. The company is a dairy processor and distributor with 415 employees. “Hood’s investment in Crystal will allow us to better serve our existing customers in the West and position us for the future growth. Working with the Crystal team, our primary emphasis will be to support and build … Read More
DRAXXIN Now in 50-mL Bottles
Pfizer Animal Health is now offering 50-mL bottles of the respiratory treatment, DRAXXIN® (tulathromycin). The new 50-mL bottle treats nearly 4,500 pounds (approximately nine 500-pound cattle or 45 100-pound pigs), making DRAXXIN more convenient for veterinary practitioners and producers who have fewer animals to treat or those who want the flexibility, ease and convenience of a smaller bottle. Veterinarians who … Read More