I have to give props to anyone in the dairy industry. On average, dairy farmers are losing $5 per cow every single day. I can imagine that’s hard to wake up to in the morning, and undoubtedly, milking chores have become a lot less fun. To me, dairy farmers are our nation’s heroes, and I’m sorry that you are hurting … Read More
Why is SHE on the Payroll?
Okay, dairy producers processors…I’ve got to ask. Why is Carrie Underwood on your payroll? These “Got Milk?” ads are paid for by the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), and although they are no longer in circulation, I continue to see them everywhere! Ever since her days on American Idol, we knew what Carrie Underwood stood for. She wore a “V … Read More
Dairy Princesses to be Crowned Friday
The Times-Standard announced an upcoming event, the 52nd annual District 1 Dairy Princess Contest. Tomorrow, three local women are competing for the honor of being crowned the new princess for 2009-2010 on Friday at the River Lodge. Kerilyn Ambrosini, Brooke Chrisler and Rachel Phillips, will vie for the Dairy Princess title, scholarships and awards. To learn more about these wonderful … Read More
Get Your Moo Button
What’s a “Moo Button?” The folks over at Canadian Moo invite you to visit their website and download their widget to help them reach the world record for the most moos in a 24-hour period on June 3, 2009. Join in the fun!! Canadian dairy is made from one of our country’s most precious primary resources: 100% Canadian milk. It’s … Read More
Holstein Announce DJMs
Twelve semifinalists have been named in Holstein Association USA‘s Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition. Established in 1922, this is the highest honor that can be given to a Holstein Junior member. The contest is open to any Junior member of the Association, ages 17 to 21. The 2009 Distinguished Junior Member semifinalists are: Jessica Achen, Sauk Centre, Minn.; Robyn Bechtel, … Read More
WMMB Celebrates Farmers with Dairy Day
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) invites dairy producers from Wis. to their annual Dairy Day at Miller Park on Sunday, May 31, 2009. On Sunday, May 31, the 42,000 expected fans (a sell-out crowd) who visit Miller Park will have the opportunity to taste dairy products and walk away with a dairy-themed souvenir. All active Wisconsin dairy producers will … Read More
Jersey Cheese Awards Seeks Entries
North American cheese and butter makers are invited to showcase their all-Jersey milk products in the first North American Jersey Cheese Awards, July 2 in Syracuse, N.Y. The competition is being held during the joint meetings of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Awards will be announced July 3 during the “Jersey … Read More
Godfrey Named CEO of MilkPEP
The board of the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), funded by U.S. milk processors, has announced the appointment of Vivien Godfrey as chief executive officer of the organization, which manages the award-winning and iconic National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign. Godfrey replaces Kurt Graetzer, who is retiring from MilkPEP after leading the program for the past 14-plus years in its … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cheese trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ended April on a down note. The blocks closed Friday at $1.1525 per pound, down 2 3/4-cents on the week, 78 3/4-cents below a year ago, and just 2 1/4-cents above the support price. The barrels closed Friday at $1.0875, down 2 cents on the week, 84 1/4-cents … Read More