Another extension has been granted to the current Farm Bill – this time for two weeks. Lawmakers are grappling with several key issues, among them a stalemate with President Bush. There were signs the bill could become an issue in the presidential campaign. The Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting, Arizona Sen. John McCain, announced in Des Moines that he would veto the … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review This week was the sixth consecutive gain for cash cheese prices. Blocks climbed to $1.96 but inched back 2 cents on Friday to close at $1.94 per pound, up 1 1/2-cents on the week and 23 3/4-cents above that week a year ago when the blocks jumped 15 1/4-cents. Barrel closed Friday at $1.93, up … Read More
Finalist to be Named for Princess Kay
Anyone wishing to see the announcement of the 12 new finalist’s for Minnesota’s 55th annual Princess Kay of the Milky Way is invited to attend the royal luncheon on Sunday, May 18 at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. The public is invited to attend the luncheon by calling 1-800-338-5160 to purchase tickets at a cost of $15 … Read More
Keller's Recognized as Outstanding Supplier
Today is a day for butter news! Keller’s Creamery, a division of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), was named the 2007 Outstanding Supplier by Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Keller’s Creamery manufactures butter and butter products and has supplied Auntie Anne’s for nearly a decade. DFA’s Winnsboro, Texas, plant manufactures the product for Auntie Anne’s and works with the Keller’s Creamery sales … Read More
ABI Elects New Board Members
Three new board members have been elected to the American Butter Institute (ABI) during its spring meeting. New to the board are: Cody Gruwell, United Dairymen of Arizona, in Tempe, Ariz.; Michael John, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc. in Reston, Va.; and Dean Van Tuinen from Darigold, Inc., in Seattle, Wash. In addition, John Whetten, ABI’s President … Read More