The 2009 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will be hosted by the Crave Brothers Farm LLC, in Wisconsin. The three-day event is titled, Food – Fuel – Future and will take place July 21-23. Visitors will have an opportunity to see the latest in technology, enjoy hands-on activities, view demonstrations, and learn about new ways for “going green.” The Crave Brothers … Read More
Dairy Markets Week in Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cash cheese prices were mixed in the shortened 4th of July week. The blocks closed Thursday at $1.1150 per pound, down a half-cent on the week, 80 3/4-cents below a year ago, and 1 1/2-cents below support. Barrel closed at $1.10, up a penny on the week, 77 1/2-cents below a year ago, and right … Read More
Welcome New Sponsor Ft. Dodge Animal Health
You have probably noticed the Fort Dodge Animal Health ad on the top of World Dairy Diary. We’re really glad that it’s there and want to welcome them as a new sponsor. In the coming months we’ll learn a lot more about them and their products. With the support of sponsors like Fort Dodge Animal Health we’re going to continue … Read More
Usher is Latest Milk Mustache Wearer
R&B star Usher is the latest celebrity to don a milk mustache. Usher is featured in the ad campaign Body By Milk. Usher was recently quoted in a People magazine article to say, “You’ve got to do things like win Oscars and Grammys. But, you’re nothing if you don’t have a milk ad!” Bodybymilk.com is an online educational resource for … Read More
Bank of America Supports HSUS
We’ve been seeing this story all over the social media networks – and as a supporter of agriculture, we urge you to become involved by writing a personal letter to Bank of America. You do not need to have an account with the company to express your concerns. As reported by Cattlenetwork.com and Drovers: The agriculture industry is protesting a … Read More
CWT Releases Final Report From Seventh Retirement
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has now finished the farm audits of its seventh herd retirement round since the program was started in 2003, removing 101,040 cows that produced almost two billion pounds of milk. At the completion of the on-farm auditing process at the end of June, CWT removed 367 herds in 41 states, comprised of nearly 101,000 cows that … Read More