With a new leadership team arriving this past week in the White House, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today urged that they turn immediate attention to helping dairy farmers weather the crushing collapse in dairy prices. “The plight of dairy farmers is just part of the overall ongoing story of the global recession, … Read More
NDLC to Meet in April
Dairy industry leaders from around the country will converge on the Omni Interlocken Resort Hotel in Broomfield, Colo., just north of Denver, from Sunday, April 19 through Tuesday, April 21 for the 2009 National Dairy Leaders Conference (NDLC). The NDLC provides a forum for key players in the dairy industry to facilitate discussion and interaction as participants examine key challenges … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cash block cheese closed the Martin Luther King Day-holiday shortened week up a half-cent to $1.0750 per pound, but 57 1/2-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.10, up a penny on the week but 65 cents below a year ago. Twenty one cars of block traded hands and one of barrel. The NASS … Read More
Yes Pecan! Benefits Common Cause
“YES PECAN!” An Inspirational Blend of Amber Waves of Buttery Ice Cream With Roasted Non-Partisan Pecans is a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream with a purpose. Customers who purchase the flavor at scoop shops during the month of January, will help Ben & Jerry’s who is donating the proceeds to the Common Cause Education Fund. Common Cause is a nonpartisan, … Read More
National Dairy FARM Program Announced
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) have announced the introduction of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management. A joint effort of the two organizations, Dairy FARM has been formed to bolster consumer trust and confidence in the U.S. dairy industry and demonstrate the industry’s commitment to the highest levels of animal care … Read More
Vilsack Confirmed as Ag Secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack as U.S. agriculture secretary on Tuesday, a job he plans to use to promote renewable energy including biofuels and put healthier food in America’s school meals. Vilsack was among five of President Obama’s cabinet nominees to be approved on a unanimous vote a couple of hours after Obama took office. A … Read More
Scheibe Joins Midwest Dairy Association
Congratulations to Roger Scheibe who is the new Director of Industry Outreach for the Midwest Dairy Association in South Dakota. Scheibe’s new position includes serving South Dakota dairy producers through a variety of industry programs and activities conducted by the farmer-funded promotion organization. Scheibe will facilitate the South Dakota Division Board as well. He will also lead Midwest Dairy Association’s … Read More
WMMB Elections are Coming Up
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is once again encouraging dairy producers to help “Shape the Future of Dairy” by participating in the 2009 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board director elections. Each year, a portion of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) 25-member board is elected to three-year terms. WMMB directors guide the organization’s financial affairs, formulate and … Read More
AgriLabs Introduces Encrypt
AgriLabs introduces First Arrival® with Encrypt™, a paste that enhances the natural immunity of beef and dairy calves, bolstering their immune protection and helping them cope with scours. “First Arrival is specially formulated for newborn calves, and contains targeted egg-yolk proteins that help combat eight common scour-causing pathogens,” says William Vaughn, AgriLabs business unit manager. “It also contains lactic-acid-producing bacteria … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cash cheese saw some ups and downs the second week of 2009 as it awaited Friday afternoon’s release of preliminary December milk production data and got word that the European Union is restarting its dairy export subsidies, something that will surely have repercussions on the world dairy market. The CME block price inched higher on … Read More