Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has finished the farm audits of its sixth herd retirement round since the program was started in 2003, removing 50,630 cows that produced almost one billion pounds of milk. At the completion of the on-farm auditing process earlier this month, CWT removed 186 herds in 33 states, comprised of nearly 51,000 cows that produced 976 million … Read More
DFA Offers Help to Members
The Board and management of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), a milk marketing cooperative owned by more than 18,000 dairy farmers, are taking numerous measures to assist their members through this uniquely challenging low price cycle. “Although we expect to have to manage through volatility in this industry, this down cycle is an especially bad one,” said Tom Camerlo, … Read More
Land O'Lakes 1/2 Pound Sticks Go National
I love this idea – half-sticks of delicious Land O’Lakes butter sold in a 1-lb. package. What a great concept for single people or empty-nesters! The eight half-sticks stay fresh so you can enjoy the butter at a slower pace; or busy families can use it for quick recipe making. Butter Half Sticks are going national. Land O’Lakes, Inc. announced … Read More
What's Your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream?
At South Dakota State University, the dairy students pride themselves on their ice cream. The SDSU Dairy Bar sells every flavor imaginable, along with cheese, butter and milk, of course. As a student at SDSU, I have a hard time passing by the Dairy Micro building without stopping by for a quick treat. Did you know that SDSU students invented … Read More
PDPP Announces Election Results
The Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program (PDPP) recently welcomed three new dairy farmer members to its 21-member board of directors. Elected for three-year terms were Bill Beeman of Kingsley, Joyce Bupp from Seven Valleys, and Rob Waddell of Townville. Re-elected to the board of directors were Nelson Habecker of Lancaster and Lolly Lesher from Bernville. Additionally, Tom Croner of Berlin was … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The second week of February saw continued strength in cash cheese with the block price inching higher for the fourth consecutive week, closing Friday at $1.24 per pound, up 8 1/4-cents on the week, but 81 cents below that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.23, also up 8 1/4-cents on the week, but … Read More
DBA of Wisconsin Pleased with Dairy Credit
The Dairy Business Association and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association are pleased that the Wisconsin legislature has included a dairy cooperative investment tax credit in the state stimulus package. The inclusion is the result of efforts by Governor Jim Doyle, Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker (D-Weston), Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan (D-Janesville), Representative Amy Sue Vruwink (D-Milladore) and others/ The dairy … Read More
CWT to Continue
The members of Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) voted Tuesday to fund the self-help program for two full years, from Jan. 2009 through Dec. 2010, to help bring the dairy supply into balance with shrinking demand. The decision to fund CWT for another two years is predicated on achieving the participation of a 67% supermajority of the nation’s milk supply at … Read More
WAE Has Live Streaming Video!
I’ve been disappointed to miss the annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. the last few years. WDD found out today that Tulare-based Valley Agricultural Software has installed Axis Communications wireless cameras in three locations on the grounds so anyone can watch a live stream of the show action until Friday! The photo at right is a screen shot of … Read More
The Olympics of the Dairy World
Last year, I competed in the dairy foods contest at South Dakota State University. I reconnected with my high school FFA advisor and had him show me the ropes when it came to identifying impurities and milk and labeling cheeses correctly using taste and texture. It’s a difficult contest to perfect, and it takes a lot of heart to taste … Read More