Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash dairy markets saw some strength early in the week but it petered out in anticipation of Thursday’s Milk Production report. Block cheese, after climbing to $1.88 on Wednesday, closed Friday at $1.8475 per pound, unchanged on the week, but 56 3/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.8775, up a penny on … Read More
The Cutest Little Baby Faces
I can’t wait to see the results of this contest – the Stonyfield Farm YoBaby Cover Contest. Starting July 15, the organic yogurt company received 44,000 entries for the face that will convey the YoBaby image of healthy goodness. You can help pick the winner for the eight finalists – be sure to cast your vote before October 21st! These … Read More
A Happy Life
A recent report published by the UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Studies reports that both large and small dairy farmers are equally happy in their lifestyles. For those of you who farm – do you agree? What type of dairy farmer would you expect to be more satisfied with life? One who owns a large confinement farm, milks hundreds of … Read More
Milk Meets New Container
Shamrock Farms based in Arizona has introduced a new bottle to their milk line – a 3/4 of a gallon. The new packaging is called “Smart Fit” and was designed to be “ergonomically friendly” and includes a no-slip handle. “After extensive consumer research, Shamrock Farms learned that people love what’s in the container and that the greatest improvement opportunity for … Read More
Alto Dairy Wins Cornerstone Partner Award
Congratulations to Alto Dairy Cooperative for being awarded the VIP Cornerstone Partner Award from Gordon Food Service, one of its valued customers. Gordon Food Service annually recognizes 16 of its 288 suppliers for their continued commitment to supplying a quality, superior product. Product quality, consistency, product growth, and service are just a few of the many factors that are assessed … Read More
Dream Fridge Makeover
The National Dairy Council has announced the top 10 finalists in their “Ultimate Fridge Makeover” Contest, and wants you to help pick the winner! Vote for your local finalist by visiting their website from now until October 22. The grand prize winner will be announced the week of November 12. Give families a chance to get on the right path … Read More
California Milk Board Utilizes Internet
The newest milk TV spot could be a testament to how even traditional advertisers are going to where millions of viewers are spending hours of their time everyday: the internet. While milk has lots of health benefits, it is a drink that’s not always top of mind outside the home. This is why the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) — … Read More
Ice Cream Lovers Dream Job
Haven’t all of us dreamed of a job where we could eat ice cream all day? And if it was Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, all the better! John Shaffer is one of the lucky – he is a “flavor guru” at the famous Vermont ice cream maker, and he recently shared some inside secrets to his fantastic job! After … Read More
New World Dairy Expo Manager
World Dairy Expo’s Board of Directors announced today that Mark Clarke will succeed Tom McKittrick as General Manager effective November 12. Clarke will be the fifth person to serve as General Manager in World Dairy Expo’s 41 year history. Clarke is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a degree in animal science and has served for the … Read More
Researchers Make Exciting Discovery
Researchers may have come up with a new, inexpensive tool for increasing milk production without growth hormones, according to a study published Monday. They have discovered that suppressing the serotonin in mammary glands can boost milk output by 15 percent. Lead researcher Nelson Horseman of the University of Cincinnati’s medical school and his team found that serotonin is the chemical … Read More