From the USDA’s January 2010 “Livestock, Dairy & Poultry Outlook,” a report from the Economic Research Service (ERS). USDA projects 2009/10 corn and soybean meal prices at $3.40 to $3.85 a bushel and $265 to $315 per ton, respectively. The moderation in forecast feed prices compared with the last 2 years helps boost the milk/feed price ratio and the profit … Read More
Wis. Producers Can Participate in Agriculture Community Engagement
The latest Agriculture Community Engagement (ACE) event is coming to Stevens Point, Wis., on February 25th. ACE events provide a convenient and important venue for constructive engagement among people who seek an environment in which both local communities and agriculture thrive. “ACE helps local officials connect with and understand dairy producers and their businesses. This collaboration improves communication and understanding … Read More
Kraft Foods to Purchase British Cadbury
Today news broke that Kraft Foods will buy British candy maker Cadbury for about $19.6 billion. Kraft Chief Executive Officer Irene Rosenfeld injected more cash into her bid and dropped the number of new shares in the offer to win over Cadbury Chairman Roger Carr and mollify billionaire investor Warren Buffett, the U.S. food company’s top shareholder. The deal would … Read More
CWT Donates $100,000 to Haiti Recovery Efforts
In conjunction with the National Milk Producers Federation, Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has announced a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in the aid and recovery effort in Haiti. “This is a time for the U.S. dairy producer community to step up to the plate and help, in a coordinated way, to address an enormous humanitarian … Read More
USDA Joins National Dairy Council, NFL in Promotion
Have you seen those cool commercials for the new campaign, Fuel Up to Play 60, where football players are running and playing with school kids? They are aimed to get kids moving and staying fueled for play with a healthy, balanced diet. Wisconsin Ag Connection just released an article about this program. Check it out. The U.S. Department of Agriculture … Read More
Application Deadline Today For Dairy Payment
Be sure to get your applications in for the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment Program through USDA. The deadline is today to get the applications in, so if you were planning on applying, don’t miss your chance. Here is a bit of information on the program from Julie Sherwood, staff writer of the Messenger Post. The application deadline is today … Read More
White Gold Announces the Top 10 Milkdonkulous Videos
Have you voted yet for your favorite video in the Milkdonkulous Giveaway? The top 10 finalists have been named and are ready for your vote! Log on today, and help White Gold award these creative teenagers for their milk-tastic enteries! White Gold’s Battle for Milkquarious is a 20-minute online rock opera intended to reach California teens with the message of … Read More
New Website for Professional Dairy Producers Foundation
The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation has a new name and a new look beginning in 2010, as it continues to serve as a fundraising mechanism for the dairy community education. Previously named the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Education Foundation, contributors raised dollars for educational opportunities for dairy producers and others impacted by dairying—and this purpose remains the same. The … Read More
Pioneer Funds Ag Literacy Website
DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred is helping to fight ag illiteracy with a $500,000 donation to the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s My American Farm virtual education program. “The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has identified a great opportunity for teaching the public about modern agriculture. Through science and productivity, farmers are feeding the world and bettering the lives … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review All eyes are on the cash dairy markets as three weeks of declines in block cheese came to an end and the butter market started to heat up. The second full week of 2010 saw the block price close at $1.4150 per pound, up a half-cent on the week, and 34 1/2-cents above that week … Read More