Here’s a fun video from “Neil.” It’s called Magic Milk, and shows a neat trick you can create with milk, food coloring and dish soap. Check it out! Magic MilkNeil Steiner | MySpace Video
USDA Issues Final Rule on Organic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations. This rule amends the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations to clarify the use of pasture in raising organic ruminants. “Clear and enforceable standards are essential to the health and success of the market for organic agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary … Read More
Jelinski Accepts Position with Wis. DBA
Congratulations to Dave Jelinski for being named the new Government Affairs Director for the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association. The Dairy Business Association (DBA) is an association of progressive dairy farmers, cheese processors and allied industry partners who together produce one of Wisconsin’s most valuable commodities and provide over $60 billion dollars into our economy each year. Jelinski is a skilled … Read More
IDFA Signs Memorandum of Understanding
The following information was released by the International Dairy Foods Association: The International Dairy Foods Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to promote increased energy efficiency in U.S. dairy processing facilities. Through the agency’s ENERGY STAR® program, IDFA and EPA will work together to provide valuable management tools to help dairy processors … Read More
Ever-Green-View New Production Record Holder
Congratulations to Thomas J. Kestell of Waldo, Wis. for his record breaking Holstein cow – Ever-Green-View My 1326-ET. Ever-Green-View is the new national milk production record holder, at four years and five months of age, she has produced a 365-day record of 72,170 pounds of milk, with 2,787 pounds of fat and 2,142 pounds of protein. Sired by Stouder Morty-ET, … Read More
Heart of Manure Perfect Gift
Here’s a light-hearted (pun intended!) story from Tim Engstrom at the Albert Lea Tribune. A farmer in Minnesota has created a unique gift for his wife – a Valentine’s Day heart…made from manure! Following plans he jotted on scratch paper, Bruce Andersland drove his tractor and manure spreader earlier this week in the special shape for his wife, Beth. On … Read More
American Cheese Society Hires Weiser
The American Cheese Society has named Nora Weiser as the new Executive Director in an effort to successfully transition its growing membership into a self-managed organization. Nora Weiser, a retail business entrepreneur and former assistant director of the Museum Store Association in Denver Colo., takes the helm of the ACS, an organization that leads in the understanding, appreciation and promotion … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cash dairy prices have the full attention of farmers, bankers, and processors as the “recovery” appears to be slowing, even though cash block cheese closed the second week of February at $1.5050 per pound, up 1 1/4-cents on the week and 26 1/2-cents above that week a year ago. Barrel closed Friday at $1.4450, down … Read More