Last week we introduced you to our newest sponsor, Ft. Dodge Animal Health. Besides Pyramid 10 they’ve got a whole range of other products that they are very well known for so I’m listing some links to more information about their dairy products below. In coming weeks we hope to provide interviews with Ft. Dodge Animal Health vets and others … Read More
Promised Land Dairy Aquired
National Dairy, LLC, one of the nation’s largest dairy processing companies, has announced the purchase of all-natural milk processor, Promised Land Dairy Distribution, Inc. “Promised Land Dairy is a highly regarded brand that enhances our product mix and fits extremely well with our distribution footprint,” said Rick Beaman, President of National Dairy. “Promised Land’s products are sold primarily through supermarkets … Read More
Bailey Joins FCStone Group
Congratulations to Dr. Ken Bailey for his new appointment to the FCStone Group, Inc., a commodity risk-management firm. Dr. Bailey has joined the firm as a full-time consultant and broker. Dr. Bailey specializes in advising and executing risk management strategies for processors/dairy buyers to hedge their dairy component risks, and has previously served as a consultant to FCStone and, before … Read More
CWT Sets Second Dairy Buyout
The dairy industry is gearing up for another dairy buyout, says Farm Futures. Did you participate in the first buyout? Are you planning on selling your cows in this upcoming buyout? Unfortunately, I fear more producers will exit the business this year. What do you think about these buyouts? How many of your neighbors have exited? Cooperatives Working Together has … Read More
Organic Dairy Producers Planning Rally During Vilsack Visit
The Wisconsin Ag Connection recently reported about an upcoming rally to call attention to the struggles of the organic dairy farmer. Whether it be protests, dumping milk on the ground, debates, letters or phone calls, dairy farmers have been vocal in the last couple of months to try to communicate with government leaders and the media about the struggles of … Read More
Get Your Free Mocha!
Participating McDonald’s are treating customers to a free sample of iced or hot Mocha every Monday until August 3! Start your working week with the sweet side of espresso – and the boost of milk! Did you know that these specialty coffee-house drinks consist of up to 80 percent milk? “Free Mocha Monday” will be valid from 7:00 a.m. to … Read More
WMMB Elects New Leadership
Wisconsin dairy producer, Jay Stauffacher, has been re-elected to a fifth term as chairman of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) at its annual reorganization meeting. Stauffacher’s term is for the 2010 Fiscal Year which began July 1, 2009 and concludes June 30, 2010. Connie Seefeldt, Coleman, was re-elected vice chairperson, and Ed Jasurda, Phillips, was re-elected Secretary. Romona Averbeck, … Read More
New York Farms Kick Off Dairy Profit Team Program
Recently reported in the Farm and Dairy, 22 dairy farms have kicked off a statewide Dairy Profit Team Program in New York. This team effort will focus on improving finances and milk production, among other things. These groups will use team work, cost sharing, I’m proud of these dairies who are teaming up to change their circumstances and quality resources … Read More
Secretary Wolff Named Distinguished Leader
Congratulations to Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff for being honored as the 2009 recipient of Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Leadership Award. This award recognizes an individual who has made a career of providing outstanding and unselfish leadership for the betterment of the dairy industry. Wolff spent many years as a dairyman in Pennsylvania, developing his operation, Pen-Col Farms, into … Read More
CWT Announces Second 2009 Herd Retirement
Cooperatives Working Together has announced that it will conduct its second herd retirement of 2009. In order to have a more immediate impact, CWT is shortening the time frame for producers to submit bids. A maximum bid level is also being announced for this round. “With the ongoing financial pressure on dairy farmers, and because the vast majority of farmers … Read More