Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together: Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted an export assistance bid last week for the sale of whole milk powder. The bid was from Humboldt Creamery of Fortuna, CA, for the export of 75 metric tons (165,000 pounds) of whole milk powder to Egypt. CWT will pay an export bonus to … Read More
Kraft Offers New Cheese
There’s a new cheese on the market, but it’s missing something according to Kraft Foods Inc. The cheese says it is free of rBST, and may be the first in a line of dairy products that uses the absense claim of the controversial technology to gain market share. Kraft Foods Inc. plans to offer cheese free of a controversial growth … Read More
IDFA Supports Moratorium
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) President and CEO Connie Tipton has announced the support of the association’s dairy processors to FDA’s announced continued moratorium on milk and food from cloned animals. Portions of the statement appear below. “We applaud Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Connor for his common sense decision to continue the moratorium on milk from cloned animals while … Read More
Final Decision on Clones Released
I know I’m a little late posting this news, but for those of you who haven’t heard yet, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released their report that concludes that food from clonded animals and their offspring is safe. The agency has asked producers of cloned animals to continue their voluntary moratorium on the sale of meat and milk … Read More
The Moo Mixer
Thanks to our buddy Leon The Milkman we learned about the Moo Mixer. This is the way to mix your chocolate milk. It’s the Moo Mixer!! Holds 8 oz. of fun. Just add milk, chocolate and imagination! Perfect for mixing hot or cold drinks. Battery operated and dishwasher safe. The trigger button brings the mixing tornado to life. Safe for … Read More
DBA Supports Governor Doyle
The Dairy Business Association (DBA) has announced its support of Wis. Governor Jim Doyle’s efforts for launching the Next Generation Agriculture Plan at its annual business meeting. The Next Generation Agriculture Plan is a detailed, aggressive plan that will continue to build collaborative efforts between the Administration and the DBA to further improve the Wisconsin’s agriculture economy, especially its dairy … Read More
Rascal Flatts – Milk Rocks!
The Milk Rocks! campaign now has power group Rascal Flatts on-board, and one lucky winner will have their dream come true – the chance to sing live onstage with the band! The contest, “Be a Milk Rock Star” starts on March 1 and will include advertisements on milk carton sides and lunchroom posters in more than 95,000 elementary, middle and … Read More
WDE Announces 2008 Judges
The 2008 World Dairy Expo, scheduled for September 30 – October 4 in Madison, Wis., has announced the official judges for the dairy shows. The 2008 theme: “Building Bridges – Making Connections” promises to make for an exciting ring display! The individuals responsible for placing nearly 2,500 head of dairy cattle during the five-day show are: Central National Ayrshire Show … Read More
Dairyline Markets in Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Anticipating the December Milk Production report Friday afternoon, cash cheese prices continued to weaken the week of January 14. The block price closed Friday morning at $1.65 per pound, down 20 cents on the week (it lost 30 1/4-cents the previous week), 36 1/4-cents above a year ago, but the lowest block price since May. … Read More
Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium
If you’re interested in learning more about dairy herd management there’s a relatively new consortium to turn to. It’s made up of 8 schools. The Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium (SGPDC), will coordinate with industry and government to enhance the dairy industry’s competitiveness, as well as its ability to produce a safe, wholesome and competitively priced supply of milk and … Read More