ANIMART, Inc. has released its annual, uniquely-themed customer appreciation “cowlendar” — “Cows and Kids”. This year, the ANIMART calendar features photos with dairy cattle and adorable kids. These images serve as a reminder of the family connection within the dairy business by displaying colorful photos of customer’s children conducting farm chores from milking cows to feeding animals or showing cattle. … Read More
Brook to Join NMPF
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announced today that Dana L. Brooks, a veteran government relations professional with experience at both the state and federal levels, has been hired to serve as its new Senior Director of Government Relations. “We are excited that Dana is joining NMPF. She will bolster NMPF’s presence on Capitol Hill and will make a great … Read More
2008 Minnesota Producers of the Year Named
Congratulations to Arendt’s Holstein Resort, Inc. for being named Minnesota’s 2008 Producers of the Year. The ceremony took place during the Midwest Dairy Expo on December 9th in St. Cloud, Minn. The award is given out by the Minnesota Milk Producers Association every year to producers who have a proven commitment to managing their dairy for quality, enthusiasm in promoting … Read More
Weekly CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together(CWT) has announced their updated export bids for the past week. One bid was from California Dairies Inc. of Artesia, Calf., for the export of 400 metric tons (881,849 pounds) of anhydrous milkfat to Mexico. One bid was accepted from Humboldt Creamery of Fortuna, Calif., for the export of 300 metric tons (661,387 lbs.) of whole milk powder … Read More
Junior All American Winners Announced
Twenty Jersey youth between the ages of 9 and 20 from 15 states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2008. The awards were announced November 8 during The 56th All American Junior Jersey Show in Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky. Nic Sauder of Tremont, Ill., picked up two … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash dairy markets crashed this week. Block cheese closed at $1.5125 per pound, down 27 3/4-cents on the week, 41 3/4-cents below a year ago when the blocks plunged 26 1/4-cents, and is at the lowest level since April 2007. Barrel closed Friday at $1.5225, down 22 1/2-cents on the week, and 47 1/2 … Read More
Court Agrees with NMPF
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) successfully prevented the US Department of Agriculture today from allowing, through private auction, the sale of nonfat dry milk powder at prices below the level specified in the Farm Bill. USDA, facing legal action brought by NMPF, agreed not to submit any of the product for auction. NMPF had sought a Temporary Restraining Order … Read More
NMPF Files Against Selling of Dry Milk Power
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) went to court today in Chicago to prevent the U.S. Department of Agriculture from undermining the dairy price support program by selling nonfat dry milk powder at levels that will reduce farmers’ milk checks. NMPF is seeking a Temporary Restraining Order to stop the USDA from using a private, third-party company to resell milk … Read More
Holstein Association USA Award Applications Now Online
The 2009 Holstein Association USA award applications are now available online. These awards recognize notable members, breeders, and friends of the Association. Applications for the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership Award are due to the national office by March 31, 2009. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award recognizes significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein Breeders, ages … Read More
Weekly CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has announced their updated export bids for the past week. Two of the bids accepted were from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, Mo. One was for 300 metric tons (661,387 pounds) of anhydrous milkfat to South Korea. The second was 20 metric tons (44,092 lbs.) of whole milk powder to Honduras. Two bids were … Read More