National DHIA, a trade association for the dairy records industry, and its division, Quality Certification Services Inc. (QCS), recently held a meter technician training Sept. 14-18, in Hanford, Calif. “The QCS Meter Technician Training School helped technicians learn important skills, troubleshoot a variety of scenarios and boost networking opportunities,” stated Steven Sievert of QCS. “With the completion of this training, … Read More
Dairy Producer Masters Social Media to Tell Story
Here is a positive story about a dairy producer in California who is standing up and speaking out to tell the real story of production agriculture. Her name is Barbara Jackson, and her story was recently printed in the Modesto Beef in an article titled, “Ag Tries Twitter,” a feature by Robert Rodriguez that describes how farms are feeding info … Read More
Students Protest Reduction in University Cowherd
Recently printed in the San Luis Obispo Tribune, an article titled, “Mad ‘cows’ protest plan to cull Cal Poly dairy herd,” written by David Sneed describes how students dressed in cattle costumes to support dairy program, which could lose 120 of its animals. In an effort to save money, Cal Poly is planning on reducing their cow herd, leaving many … Read More
World Dairy Expo Announces 2010 Theme
The 2009 World Dairy Expo may be just a memory now, but the hardworking staff has already announced the 2010 theme! Crowning Achievements – Golden Opportunities will be the theme for next year’s premier dairy show, held September 28 – October 2, 2010. We’re counting the days already! . .
Oberweis Dairy has Number 1 Chocolate Milk
Oberweis Dairy announced that the company won first place at the 2009 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest in the Low Fat Chocolate Milk category. “We couldn’t more proud,” said Joe Oberweis, 4th generation family member and the company’s president. “Since the inception of our company in 1927, we have always strived to provide the freshest, best tasting dairy … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cheese price roller coaster took a dip the second week of October, with the blocks closing at Friday at $1.43 per pound, down 7 1/4-cents on the week, and 36 cents below a year ago when they lost 9 cents. The barrels, after gaining 2 3/4-cents on Monday, gave it back Friday, to also … Read More
Wisconsin Dairy Business Assoc. Announce Conference
The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association announces their tenth annual business conference – “Looking Ahead, Leading the Way.” Join more than 300 dairy industry friends and partners on December 1 & 2 at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wis. This two-day event brings together dairy leaders to tackle the tough issues facing the industry. The conference will cover topics ranging … Read More
Tesco becomes UK's First Retailer to Print Milk's Carbon Footprint on Jug
Supermarket giant Tesco has become the first UK retailer to display the full carbon footprint of milk – one of the top-selling products in its stores. All Tesco own-label full-fat, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk ranges will display the carbon footprint label as part of an on-going drive to help shoppers make “green” purchasing decisions. It has pledged to “footprint” 500 … Read More
Summer 2010 Internships Offered At Accelerated Genetics
Agriculture students – get your resumes together! Accelerated Genetics is offering four types of summer internships to college students for the summer of 2010. These internships provide an excellent variety of opportunities, from working hands-on within the A.I. industry, to networking and gaining valuable experiences that will help students to prepare for a future career. Applications are due on November … Read More
Get Your Ag Club Involved in College Aggies Online
The American National CattleWomen (ANCW) is excited to announce the launch of College Aggies Online, a new program aimed at helping today’s college students become confident advocates for the agriculture industry. College Aggies Online, a joint venture of the Animal Agriculture Alliance and American National CattleWomen, Inc., will connect college students from across the country who are interested in promoting … Read More