USDA Announces Allocations for Dairy Export Incentive Program

News EditorExport, Government, Industry News

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced allocations under USDA’s Dairy Export Incentive Program for the July 2008 through June 30, 2009 period, as allowed under the rules of the World Trade Organization. The program helps U.S. dairy exporters meet prevailing world prices and encourages the development of international export markets in areas where U.S. dairy products are not competitive due to … Read More

Natzke New Intern for Accelerated Genetics

News EditorAccelerated Genetics

Congratulations to Kristin Natzke of Fond du Lac, Wis. – she has been selected as the Accelerated Genetics Public Relations and Advertising Intern, and will be working in Baraboo, Wis. this summer. Kristin is studying at University of Wisconsin-Madison where she is majoring in Dairy Science and Life Science Communications. At the university Kristin is an active member of the … Read More

Dairy Queen will celebrate '50s Day May 30

Amanda NolzDairy Business, Ice Cream

There is nothing better than icecream on a late summer night, when the chores are done and a long day of hard work is completed. It’s no secret that late night Dairy Queen visits are pretty popular in many towns, and it doesn’t take much marketing to get people in to enjoy their tasty treats. Yet, this Dairy Queen goes … Read More

Dairy Export Incentive Program Opens

News EditorExport, Government, Industry News

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement opening the full allocations under the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) for the July 2008 – June 2009 year. On behalf of America’s dairy industry, NMPF and USDEC expressed deep appreciation to Secretary Vilsack for his dedication to supporting dairy … Read More

Dairyline Markets In Review

Chuck ZimmermanDairyline, Markets

Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash dairy markets showed little reaction to the April milk production data although the block cheese price closed Friday at $1.14 per pound, up three-quarters of a cent on the week, but almost half of what it was a year ago when it hit a record $2.2850. Barrel closed Friday at $1.08, unchanged on … Read More

Dairy Groups Stand Up for Flavored Milks

News EditorGovernment, Industry News, Milk, Nutrition

Leaders of the two major dairy industry groups jointly rejected a suggested federal excise tax on flavored milk drinks, such as chocolate and strawberry, that contain sugar-based sweeteners. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) say flavored milk is part of the solution to the child obesity problem, not a cause, and its consumption needs … Read More

Mayfield Dairy Farms Produces 2008 MooFest Winner's Ice Cream Flavor

Amanda NolzGeneral, Ice Cream

Mmm…ice cream. There is nothing better is there? I wish I could have been at the MooFest, where participants worked to make new ice cream flavors. Last year’s winner, Alex Minge, has teamed up with Mayfield Dairy Farms to produce his prize flavor, “Moo-lonaire’s Java. MooFest, a celebration of the dairy industry that brought in more than 12,000 people to … Read More

Indy 500 Rookies Hope to Taste Victory and the Milk

Amanda NolzIndustry News

Teaming up with the Indy 500 is a pretty sweet promotional deal for the dairy industry. Check this out! Indiana agriculture has been a part of Indianapolis 500 tradition for many years, starting with the winner’s bottle of milk that marks fifty-four consecutive years this Sunday. During another long standing 500 event Tuesday, thirty-five straight years, Indy’s fastest rookie was … Read More

New Holstein Star of the Breed is 'Giddy' with Excitment

News EditorCompetition, Holstein Association, Industry News

Congratulations to Andrew and Jodene Stuewe of Hamburg, Minn. for the amazing achievements of their Registered Holstein cow, Stuewes FB Giddy-ET. “Giddy” has been named the Holstein Association USA 2008 Star of the Breed! This award recognizes the complete Holstein cow – an animal that excels in both the show ring and milking parlor. Giddy is the second cow to … Read More