I thought I would highlight another great dairy blog for you to check out this weekend. It’s called, The Scoop, and it’s written by Ashley Messing, a senior dairy management and animal science student at Michigan State University. The Scoop is a blog that describes Ashley’s life in the dairy industry. Ashley started this blog in 2007, and I had … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cheese prices recouped some of the previous week’s losses the first week of March. Block closed Friday at $1.20 per pound, up 2 1/2-cents on the week, but 66 1/2-cents below that week a year ago when the blocks tumbled 20 1/2 cents. Barrel closed at $1.22, up 4 cents on the week, but 64 … Read More
USDA Considers Elimination of Producer-Handler Exemption in Federal Milk Marketing Orders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is already moving forward to examine a petition submitted last month by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) to eliminate the producer-handler exemption in all Federal Milk Marketing Orders. In the proposal, submitted by NMPF and International Dairy Foods Association, large producer-handlers bottling more than 450,000 pounds of milk per month would no longer be able … Read More
Calif. Bill Proposes Antibiotic Restrictions
From latest Drovers Alert: State Sen. Dean Florez (D-Shafter) has introduced a bill that will dictate antibiotic use in animal agriculture in California. Senate Bill 416 would prohibit a school or school district from serving poultry and meat products treated with antibiotics. Additionally, the bill seeks to prohibit the use of antibiotics for nontherapeutic and prophylactic use in animals raised … Read More
Farm Bureau Applauds Legislation
According to an American Farm Bureau Federation press release, legislation introduced today to prevent a “cow tax” on farmers and ranchers is both “timely and critical.” In a letter to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), AFBF commended their bipartisan efforts and said the organization would work with them to ensure that the legislation gains … Read More
Spring Alfalfa Planting
Spring alfalfa planting is just around the corner. David Miller, director of alfalfa breeding at Pioneer, discusses some factors to take into consideration before putting the seed in the ground. Miller looks at seedbed preparation, planting depth and soil quality recommendations. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-49-wdd.mp3] Dave Miller on Spring Alfalfa Planting (4:45 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click … Read More
WDD’s “Bookmarkable Blog”
The Animal Science Monitor is a great e-newsletter that I’ve been receiving for years. It was created by experienced industry recruiters Dan Simmons and Don Hunter. Check out all of their community sites: website, Facebook, and LinkedIn; and don’t forget to sign-up for their newsletter! Dan and Don have a combined total of over 30 years of recruiting experience, and … Read More
Pa. Dairy Producers Invited to Economic Roundtables
Dairy producers and managers faced with depressed milk prices can share ideas and find solutions for managing through the current environment at dairy roundtable meetings hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence with Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Penn State Dairy Alliance. Although participation is free, reservations are required. Any dairy producer interested in attending should contact the Center … Read More
Dairy Farmers Love Feeding Families
The animal rights activists are at it again, busy making another dramatic documentary to show consumers the “evils” of livestock production. The documentary is titled, “Death on a Factory Farm,” and this 87-minute documentary will air on HBO beginning March 16, 2009. This is the provided excerpt that describes this upcoming film… A year ago, we were sickened by animal-cruelty … Read More
40% More Cheese Supports Dairy Farmers
I don’t usually need an excuse to order a pizza, but if you do – here’s your perfect one: it supports dairy farmers! Domino’s Pizza®, partnering with dairy producers through their checkoff investment, has launched six new specialty pizzas called American Legends™. Each pizza uses up to 40 percent more cheese than a regular Domino’s pizza, making the potential additional … Read More