Farm prices have been in the news this week – corn prices could rise to $4.75 per bushel, while the year in reveiw shows that the Class III price for 2007 averaged $18.04 (a record hgh) and the weekly average block cheese price was $1.7586 (another record high). Corn prices could push into the $4.75-per-bushel range this year, says Chris … Read More
Sjora Drink Mixes Milk and Juice
Nestlé has introduced a revolutionary fountain drink called Sjora – a refreshing mix of milk and juice. Sjora contains 10-percent milk and 5-percent juice and has just 90 calories per 8-ounce serving. Mad Greens, a made-to-order salad bar based in Colo. is one of a handful of restaurants testing the product nationwide. Adding Sjora helps Mad Greens “round out our … Read More
FDA May Approve Sale of Clones
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could announce the release of meat and milk from cloned animals and their offspring from a voluntary marketing moratorium as early as next week. Some consumer activist groups are wary of the pending approval, but the FDA says its decision is based on years of scientific research and study. The decision would be a … Read More
Kemps Debuts Omega-3 Milk
Kemps Dairy, part of H.P. Hood, has launched two new fresh milk products enriched with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have become increasingly popular among health-conscious consumers because of its widely publicized links to a wide-range of health benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, good development of a baby during pregnancy, joint health, and improved … Read More
Milk on History Channel
Milk will be the subject of the popular T.V. show Modern Marvels on the History Channel. Premiering Monday, January 7 at 7:00 CST, the episode will feature a visit to a dairy farm, a milking parlor and the nutrition of milk. Got milk? Billions of pounds of milk are consumed worldwide on a daily basis. Milk is the basis for … Read More
Buttery Creation Revealed
Artists have a knack for being able to create a story from any medium. Jim Victor has carved himself a niche in butter – butter sculptures to be exact! On Thursday, the 17th annual butter sculpture was unveiled as part of the kick off to the 92nd Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pa. The butter sculpture is sponsored annually by … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cash cheese prices began 2008 with a 12 1/4-cent jump in block, which closed the New Year’s holiday shortened week at $2.1525 per pound, 81 1/4-cents above that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $2.09, up 11 cents on the week and 74 1/2-cents above a year ago. Four cars of barrel was all … Read More
Looking Forward to World Ag Expo
The World Ag Expo is right around the corner and to learn more about it I interviewed Shelley Kahl, 2008 Chairman. The Expo is “Where the World of Agriculture Means Business.” For many people who will be participating and attending that means the dairy business. I’ve never been to the show and hope to find a way to do so … Read More
Jersey Award Deadline Jan. 15
Don’t forget to get your Jersey Association award nominations in before January 15, 2008! Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of … Read More
Don't Forget the Ag Census!
The first Ag Census since 2002 is officially underway. Producer should epected to receive forms in the mail this week. The Census is a chance for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to collects new and accurate data on the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Completed forms are due by Feb. 4, 2008 – via mail or online. The census looks at … Read More