Oberweis Dairy, Illinois, has announced that despite the current recession, the company is ramping up its hiring to build a large team of direct salespeople. The company is hiring approximately 100 direct sales representatives to grow its home delivery business. “We hope to pair a lot of people who need work with our need to get our message out to … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash cheese market added more strength the first week of August, the fourth consecutive week of gain. Block cheese closed Friday at $1.31 per pound, up 2 1/2-cents on the week and the highest it’s been since late February, but that’s still 45 3/4-cents below a year ago. The blocks are now trading at … Read More
Positive YouTube Video on Dairy Education
America’s Heartland took a trip to a dairy facility that is making a huge effort on behalf of America’s dairy producers. This positive YouTube video really helps explain a dairy farm’s story. From Grass to Glass, Check out this video! On our travels throughout the heartland weve visited small farms, big farms, and really big farms. But there are some … Read More
Why Use Inoculants?
The most important thing a quality inoculant can do is maintain or retain more of the forage that is put in a bunker. Paul Porter, Pioneer dairy specialist, says that improvement in dry matter recovery can add up to some substantial dollars. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-60-wdd.mp3] Paul Porter on Inoculants (5:30 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here.
SD Dairy Farm Tours
AgUnited For South Dakota has helped sponsor open houses for community members to tour local dairy farms. These outreach programs help educate neighbors about dairy production, while celebrating the work of dairy farmers. In the past two events, more than 500 people attended and ate lunch at the Moonlight Dairy open house near Alcester, and more than 750 attended the … Read More
Third CWT Herd Retirement Second-Largest Ever
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it has tentatively accepted 294 bids in the third herd retirement it has conducted in the last nine months. The 86,710 cows and 1.8 billion pounds of milk accepted in this round, combined with CWT’s previous two herd retirements, equal a total production capacity of 4.8 billion pounds of milk being removed since December … Read More
Cabot's Cheesy Tortillas Perfect for Outdoor Activities
Cabot Cheese offers up some great, cheesy recipes for all of your summer and fall outdoor activities! “Outdoor activities like camping and hiking are excellent ways for your family to get lots of exercise and fresh air,” Sara Wing, Registered Dietitian and Health & Education Programs Manager for Cabot Creamery Cooperative says. “But even away from home, there’s no need … Read More
Saputo to close Fond du Lac cheese plant
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. plans to close its plant in Fond du Lac, Wis. by the end of the year, leaving 39 employees without jobs. Layoffs are expected to occur no later than Dec. 31, according to a plant closing notice filed Monday with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The decision is part of the company’s effort to improve … Read More
Drinking Milk in Childhood Extends Life Expectancy
New evidence suggests that children who consume dairy products may have a lower mortality rate compared with those who do not, according to research to be published in the journal Heart. A 65-year follow-up of a study into the eating habits of families carried out in the 1930s found that dairy products and a diet high in calcium made a … Read More
Missouri Students Receive Scholarships from Midwest Dairy Association
The Ozarks and Kansas City Divisions of Midwest Dairy Association awarded four Missouri students academic student scholarships through its 2009 Educational Program. Jacob O’Quinn, Falcon, Brenda Arnold, Drexel, Nathan Bunse, Savannah, and Alex Peterson, Trenton, each received $500 awards. The program is an initiative that helps dairy farm families with the expense of college. O’Quinn, son of Jan and Dianne … Read More