In a recent study, 1,000 New York moms were asked about family’s habits. Out of that group, only 14% said they make it a rule to serve milk with meals. To help re-introduce milk to the family table, the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council in New York is conducting a contest for a New York family to win a … Read More
Iowa Co. First to Use PLA Bottle
Naturally Iowa, Inc., a organic dairy processer in Iowa, has announced that they will be the first to manufacture polylactic acid (PLA) bottle preforms in the country. The Company has reserved a dedicated factory space in Waverly, Nebraska and has ordered the necessary molds for the manufacturing and production of PLA bottle preforms. Preforms are the second stage in the … Read More
Soda Makers to Support Legislation
The main trade group representing Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc., and other beverage makers has agreed to support proposed legislation that would establish the first update to federal standards in about three decades on the sale of drinks and snacks in the nation’s schools. Under the proposed legislation, sales of sports drinks would be limited to athletic areas in high schools. … Read More
Rutter's Dairy to Protest
Rutter’s Dairy, based in York, Pa., will be meeting at the Pennsylvania state capitol tomorrow morning to protest a recent letter from Pa. Agricultural Secretary Dennis Wolff. The letter informed the dairy that they would have to stop using labels on their milk that could mis-lead consumers. Rutter’s Dairy, sister company of the Rutter’s Farm Stores convenience store chain, wants … Read More
Dairy Markets Week in Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Holiday buying and continued export demand sent dairy prices higher this week, but the market is under pressure. Block cheese closed the week at $2.0550 per pound, up 4 1/2-cents on the week, and 65 1/2-cents above a year ago. Barrel started the week, dipping to $1.90, but rallied and closed Friday at $2.0025, up … Read More
Brown Root Rot in Northeast States
The brown root rot, a fungus that attacks alfalfa has been detected in farm fields in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Maine. The research was conducted by Cornell University scientists, with the first samplings conducted in 2005. There are no effective treatments or controls for brown root rot, said Gary Bergstrom, a professor of plant pathology at Cornell. … Read More
NAIS Exemption Under Fire
The Farm Bill debate continues in the Senate, and now government watchdog groups are questioning exempting National Animal Identification from the Freedom of Information Act (FIOA). The Society of Professional Journalists, the American Civil Liberties Union and others say an attempt to ban the disclosure of information from a national animal tracking system could exempt some Agriculture Department documents from … Read More
Vitamin D Could Reduce Aging
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently found that vitamin D, a key nutrient in milk, could have benefits linked to reduced inflammation and aging. There is a new reason for the 76 million baby boomers in the United States to grab a glass of milk. Vitamin D, a key nutrient in milk, could have … Read More
Ohio Department May Follow Pa. Lead
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) held a forum yesterday to hear comments on milk and dairy product labeling from farmers and consumers. ODA Director Robert Boggs will consider Tuesday’s comments in deciding how the department will address such labels. The meeting, which drew 75 people, was called after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) last month sent warning letters … Read More
Role of Yeast in Unstable Silages
While yeast is a common ingredient in feed rations, including yeast in silage can cause stability issues, particularly when there is significant variability in the corn crop, says Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional services for Pioneer Hi-Bred. An increasing amount of yeast can impact digestibility and palatability of the silage, but more importantly yeast can “heat up” the … Read More