The last several times I’ve stopped at Starbucks for a quick pick-me-up, I’ve noticed appealing new signs touting the benefits of milk in the coffee house’s lattes. Now I read that Starbucks has created a print ad featuring one of their baristas wearing a milk mustache. What do you think of it? The ad features coffeehouse barista Young Han wearing … Read More
Kansas Joins in the Debate
Dairy farmers in Kansas have worked with their legislators to propose a bill that would stop misleading labels on dairy products in that state. Kansas follows the lead of Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey who have all debated the same issue. A proposed bill in Topeka would stop dairy companies from labeling milk from cows that are given certain hormones. … Read More
Fresh Products In Demand
Enterprising dairy farmers looking for a new niche are turning to dairy products made on-farm in small batches. They are finding consumers, chefs and artisan connoisseurs are very appreciative and excited about their products. These artisanal operations are turning cow, goat or sheep milk into simple, straightforward foods like crème fraîche, butter, buttermilk, ice cream, puddings, custards, yogurt, yogurt-based sauces … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Recapping the markets, forty-pound block cheese picked up 2 1/4-cents on the shortened holiday week, closing at $2.0725 per pound, and 70 1/4-cents above a year ago. Five hundred pound barrel closed Friday at $2.02, up 3 cents on the week, and 67 cents above a year ago. Two cars of block traded hands on … Read More
Survey Contest Reminder
This is your last weekly reminder and request to take a moment and fill out our World Dairy Diary Survey. There’s only about 12 easy questions so it will only take a minute and we’d really appreciate your participation. We’re going to pick one lucky winner from all the people who participate in our survey for a brand new, personalized … Read More
Idaho Joins in Milk Toast
The state of Idaho has declared milk the official state beverage. The bill was passed this week, following on the heels of 2007’s $2 billion dairy industry in the state. While the bill has drawn humor, it is intended to decrease childhood obesity, said its sponsor, Rep. Branden Durst, D-Boise. He said that soda pop consumption continues to rise while … Read More
Dairy Princess Candidates Sought
Calling all young dairy women in South Dakota – could you be the next South Dakota Dairy Princess? The Midwest Dairy Association is currently seeking candidates for the 53rd State Dairy Princess pageant to be held on March 19-20 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Applications are due March 1st. The South Dakota Dairy Princess serves as the official goodwill ambassador for … Read More
MILC Program Gains Democrate Support
Here’s news for dairy farmers trying to choose their presidential candidate – both Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton say that they will support and continue the MILC program, while Republican John McCain says taxpayers can no longer afford it. The Wisconsin State Journal of Madison gave questionnaires to all four major White House candidates on the state’s unique issues. … Read More
Bagel-fuls a New Morning Offering
A new breakfast food is set to be unveiled, Bagel-Fuls, a frozen breakfast bagel stuffed with cream cheese. Kraft Foods Inc. is banking on the new product to help revive its cheese category. Kraft Foods Inc. which has been working to reignite growth in its cheese business, plans to launch a new line of frozen breakfast offerings called Bagel-Fuls. Kraft’s … Read More
Helping Keep Technology Alternatives on the Farm
At this year’s World Ag Expo Dairyline’s Bill Baker interviewed Liz Dornick and Carol Campbell, dairy producers who were at one of the Dairy Profit Seminars. They talked about AFACT, American Farmers for the Advancement and Conservation of Technology. Liz is in Wisconsin and Carol is from Kansas. They’re both frustrated with the misinformation that consumers find on labels and … Read More