Thanks to the folks at Family Features Editorial Syndicate for a great ice cream recipe. This story was featured in many newspapers and websites. So, how about this? Ice Cream Hamburger Treats, a recipe from Blue Bunny. These are “cool” – in more ways than one. The burger is chocolate ice cream, the grill marks are licorice sticks, the ketchup … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cheese prices remain below the government support level. The block price dropped 2 cents Friday despite the CWT announcement of a second herd removal, and closed at $1.09 per pound, down 2 1/2-cents on the week, 84 1/4-cents below a year ago, and 4 cents below support. Barrel also closed at $1.09, down a penny … Read More
Foster Dairy to Buy Humboldt
California dairy giant Foster Farms Dairy has agreed to buy Humboldt Creamery‘s Fernbridge and Stockton, Calif. plants pending bankruptcy court approval or a higher bid. The company is the largest privately owned dairy in the state, milking more than 5,000 cows a week at its five dairies. Foster Farms’ bid and plan to operate the company would have to be … Read More
NMPF and USDEC Applaud USDA
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) applaud U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for his recent announcement regarding initial allocations under the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) for the new marketing year July 2009 – June 2010. “This important action by Secretary Vilsack demonstrates his commitment to continue to offer support for … Read More
High Chop Effects on Corn Silage Nutrient Composition
Chop height can have an impact on silage nutrient composition. Leo Brown, Pioneer livestock information manager, discusses how to determine the optimum harvest window for corn silage and how that time frame can impact its nutritional value. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-58-wdd.mp3] Leo Brown on High Chop Effect (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here.
NMPF Requests USDA to Raise Support
The National Milk Producers Federation has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to boost its purchase prices for cheese and milk powder in order to bolster the current rock-bottom milk prices that are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of dairy farmers. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NMPF requested that the USDA raise the purchase price for … Read More
Cheez-It Celebrates Really Big Cheese
For the third year in a row, Cheez-It crackers saluted one of America’s “big cheeses” by commissioning a cheese carving of patriotic significance, known as The Cheez-It Big Cheese™. This year, to commemorate the bicentennial year of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, master cheese carver Troy Landwehr created his tallest Big Cheese statue to date: a life-sized rendering of America’s 16th president. … Read More
CWT Dairy Buyout
Here is a market update from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Daily Livestock Report. This update gives a summary on the recent completion of the dairy herd reduction program. Did you take part in this program? Have you in the past? What do you think about these buyouts? Beef and dairy producers have definitely been split on their opinions about these … Read More
Vilsack: Loan Help Coming For Dairy Farmers
I found some interesting news on MSN Money about more accessible loans for dairy farmers. This report, Vilsack: Loan Help Coming For Dairy Farmers was written by AP reporter Holly Ramer, and I have included an excerpt of the USDA’s plan to assist dairy farmers. It’s about time, huh? Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday he will soon announce a … Read More
Pa. Youth Can Apply for 4-H Dairy Conference
Pennsylvania dairy 4-H members ages 15-19 may apply to attend the National 4-H Dairy Conference Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 in conjunction with World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., thanks to a grant provided to the Center for Dairy Excellence by the Pennsylvania Dairyman’s Association. Penn State’s Department of Dairy and Animal Science is coordinating Pennsylvania’s delegation to the National … Read More