The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is offering a Dairy Industry Orientation Workbook to help familiarize people with the industry’s main dynamics, including consumer trends, farm production, manufacturing and government regulations. The workbook offers clear and concise descriptions of complex policies and offers valuable insight and analysis. Dairy professionals who are new to the industry or who want to expand … Read More
WaWa Goes rBST Free
Wawa, Inc., a convenience store, has announced that the company will only process and sell rBST free milk at its 570 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The artificial hormone rBST supplements a natural hormone cows use to direct the energy they gain from their feed. The Food and Drug Administration has found no significant difference between … Read More
Corn Silage for Heifers
Does corn silage really need to be that much different for heifers versus cows? According to Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional science for Pioneer Hi-Bred, the answer is yes since high fat deposits in growing heifers can cause havoc and production issues down the line. Hear how producers can potentially manage this problem and their crops to reduce … Read More
National FAIR Recognized by USDA
And the news from the Holstein Association USA is also outstanding – the Association is one of the first to be recognized by USDA as an official Animal Tracking Database. A cooperative agreement has been signed between USDA and Holstein Association USA giving National FAIR (Farm Animal Identification and Records) official approval as a compliant Animal Tracking Database under the … Read More
Jersey Youth Outstanding
Eight Jersey youth have been awarded scholarships totaling $11,450 to support their studies in the agricultural industry. The scholarships are paid from permanent endowments administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The scholarships will be presented November 3, 2007, at a banquet concluding Junior Day events at The All American Jersey Show & Sale in Louisville, Ky. The Russell Memorial … Read More
Two Expansion Projects Underway in Wisconsin
Two cheese manufacturers in Wisconsin have announced expansion projects. Masters Gallery and Sartori Foods, both of Plymouth, Wis. are planning $8 million and $15 million expansions respectively. Plymouth has been known for years for quality cheese production, earning the city the well-deserved title of “Cheese Capital” of the world. Masters Gallery’s expansion will eventually add about 40 new jobs. Sartori’s … Read More
Butter Institute Elects New Officers
The American Butter Institute (ABI) elected new officers at its annual meeting held this month in Arizona. ABI’s new president is Rich Stammer of Agri-Mark in Methuen, Massachusetts. The ABI first vice president is Deborah Van Dyk of Schreiber Foods, Green Bay, Wisconsin, and ABI’s second vice president is Kris McFarland of California Dairies, Inc., Artesia, California. ABI’s immediate past … Read More
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together: Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted two export assistance bids last week for the sale of whole milk power. The bids were from Humboldt Creamery of Fortuna, CA, for the export of 250 metric tons (550,000 pounds) of whole milk powder to the Bangladesh, and another 60 tons (132,000 lbs.) … Read More
Pa. Cheese Plant Powered by Biogas
The Fairview Swiss Cheese Plant soon will be partially powered with biogas made from its own waste products. The plant, owned by John Koller & Son Inc. broke ground on the renewable energy project, which converts food waste into gas, said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. The $2.2 million project involves constructing an anaerobic digester that will use cheese whey from … Read More
DBA Holds Annual Conference
Sounds like the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association conference will have something for everyone. The 8th Annual DBA Business Conference, “Transforming the Dairy Industry,” will be held November 28 – 29, 2007 in Madison, Wis. at the Marriott West. Visit DBA’s website for full conference details, more information about DBA or to register for the conference, visit Highlights include a presentation … Read More