Since 1986, an animal rights activist group called Farm Sanctuary has rescued various farm animals who were abandoned or from slaughter. Currently, with over a $5.7 million dollar budget and more than a thousand animals living in two locations, the group, like other animal rights groups, is taking a softer tactic to try and reach consumers and effect animal farming … Read More
Aging Population in Japan is U. S. Opportunity
Brian Baxter was busy at last week in Denver between the Dairy and Beef Checkoff meetings taking place. Here’s one of the reports he put together for the U. S. Dairy Export Council. Japan is one of the strongest economies in the world, but its population is aging. Those market realities are providing opportunity for U.S. dairy producers to grow … Read More
New 3-A-Day Web Site
The 3-A-Day of Dairy website has been completely revamped, offering a new web experience for consumers – especially busy moms. Be sure to check it out!
New Cheese Plant in N.Y.
The Great Lake Cheese plant in N.Y. will build a new 142,000 square foot plant to replace its existing facility. The new plant will house state-of-the-art cheese making and whey processing equipment. The expansion will give the plant a capacity of 2.5 million pounds of milk per day, compared to the current 1.2 million. That means an expanded local market … Read More
U.S. Jersey Opening
An excellent opportunity to work for the U.S. Jersey Association is now available! The company seeks an Area Representative & Type Traits Appraiser. The successful candidate will provide accurate cow-side evaluation for the AJCA linear type traits appraisal program, plus direct on-farm service to Jersey herd owners. This is a full-time position involving extensive travel. Benefits include health and life … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash cheese market apparently viewed this Wednesday’s milk production report as bearish. Blocks closed Friday at $1.8450 per pound, down 11 1/2-cents on the week, but still 68 1/2-cents above that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.83, down a dime on the week, but 71 1/2-cents above a year ago. Seven cars … Read More
Ben & Jerry's Simpsons Flavor
D’oh! Ben & Jerry’s is bringing a special ice cream to the citzens of Springfield, Vermont for one day only to celebrate the premiere of “The Simpsons.” If any of our readers get a chance to try it, please let us know how it tastes! The town won a recent contest among communities sharing a name with the fictitious home … Read More
McKittrick Leaves Dairy Expo
After 19 years on leading the World Dairy Expo, general manager Tom McKittrick has announced his resignation effect August 31. The Expo’s board of directors is expected to set up a search committee to find a replacement for McKittrick The general manager of World Dairy Expo in Madison is leaving his post just one month before this year’s show. Tom … Read More
Wisconsin Counties Mentor Young Dairy Producers
Two counties in Wisconsin have recognized the importance of young people in the dairy industry and have taken steps to ensure they have a successful start. The Marathon and Lincoln County Agribusiness Incubator Project last month hatched its first successful transition farm, and already the project is becoming a model for other counties. Understanding the importance of agriculture to north … Read More
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
In Denver, Colo. picky eaters and young children alike have the perfect restaurant choice, Chedd’s Grilled Gourmet Cheese. Sounds like a cold-day haven to me! Dirk Bruley and his wife, Wendy, opened their first Chedd’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese restaurant in Denver’s Uptown neighborhood in the spring of 2003. Now, with two locations and four years of experience, the Wisconsin-themed grilled- … Read More