The Holstein and Jersey national breed associations have several new “stars” in their midst. The Holstein Association named their very first Star of the Breed, MS Crockettacres Monique-ET, owned by Wabash-Way Holsteins, New Weston, Ohio. The Jersey Association honored Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill, Excellent-93% as the breed’s new all-time lifetime champion for all production measures. “Hibrite” is owned by … Read More
Groskreutz Takes the Reins at Accelerated Genetics
Joel Groskreutz, Reedsburg, Wis. been named the new president and CEO of Accelerated Genetics effective July 15th. Groskreutz will take over for the retiring Roger Ripley, current head of the company. Groskreutz comes to Accelerated Genetics with a vast amount of experience within the agricultural industry, particularly in sales, marketing, product development, budget administration and personnel management. He will be … Read More
Huffard Named Jersey Master Breeder
Congratulations to the dairy industry’s latest award winner, James S. Huffard III from Crockett, Va., who was named the sixty-fifth Master Breeder of the American Jersey Cattle Association on June 27, 2008. The Master Breeder award is bestowed annually to a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash cheese market continues to weaken. The block price closed the 4th of July holiday shortened week at $1.9225 per pound, up a quarter-cent on the week but 4 1/4-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.8750, down 8 1/2-cents on the week and a nickel below a year ago. Fifteen cars of … Read More
Celebrate America!
From all of us at World Dairy Diary, we wish you a happy and safe 4th of July! Today is a day to remember the freedoms our country allows us, and to be grateful that we are so lucky. Enjoy the day, have a few hot dogs, maybe some ice cream and “ohh” and “ahh” at fireworks!
Matanuska Maid For Sale
A state-owned, closed dairy plant in Alaska is for sale again. The historic Matanuska Maiddairy plant in Anchorage will be on the market starting in July through August 21st, with a minimum bid of $1.5 million. The now-defunct plant on Northern Lights Boulevard and the 1.42 acres it sits on will be put up for sale in a sealed bid … Read More
Batter is the Rage
These days, when you ask someone what their favorite ice cream flavor is, they might get a dreamy, far-off look in their eyes and say, “Cake Batter” with longing. Haven’t tried it yet? Imagine licking the spoon after mixing the batter for a cake, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of its delicious-ness. Now Cold Stone Creamery is expanding … Read More
Holstein Association Announces Award Winners
The Holstein Association USA recently concluded its 123rd Annual Meeting, at which several Association members were honored. Congratulations to all! 2008 Elite Breeder Award Max (Kip) Herzog, Petaluma, Calif. was selected as the recipient of the Elite Breeder Award. The award recognizes those who have bred outstanding animals, thereby making a notable contribution to the advancement of the Holstein breed … Read More
Brigham's Sells to Hood
HP Hood LLC has agreed to purchase Brigham’s Ice Cream Inc. through its Lynnfield, Mass.-based subsidiary. Hood will acquire the Brigham’s brand name and all products, proprietary flavors and recipes. In a separate deal, Brigham’s has agreed to sell its 28 retail outlets and restaurants to Baltimore-based Deal Metrics LLC. Brigham’s announced last month that it was exploring various strategic … Read More
Minder Wins Cheese Makers Scholarship
The Southwestern Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (SWCMA) recently awarded their sixth annual $2,000 Young Dairy Producer Educational Scholarship to Matt Minder of Minder Farms, Browntown, Wis. The purpose of this individual scholarship is to encourage young dairy producers to pursue educational opportunities that will allow them to continue in the dairy business. Minder, a recent high school graduate, will use … Read More