Dairy farmers are also beef producers and their representation on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board which administers the $1 per head beef checkoff was at the very top level this past year in chairperson Lucinda Williams, a dairy producer from Massachusetts. Despite keeping up a hectic schedule of meetings this past year, Lucinda still managed to find time to make checkoff-themed … Read More
Milk in Bags, Eh?
A video showing how to properly open milk in a bag has gone viral! Americans – tell us what you think, milk in bags: weird or smart? In the video, Sheryl Ng lays out a bag of 2%, a jug and a pair of scissors. She runs through the milk drinker’s skillset: the proper triangular cut, the cautious first pour, … Read More
Fonterra to Start Two More Dairies in China
New Zealand’s Fonterra dairy is in negotiations to lease land in China by mid-year. The land would be used for two New Zealand-style dairy farms in the world’s largest emerging dairy market. Fonterra China managing director Philip Turner said with the firm’s pilot farm in Hangu, in Hebei province, performing profitably ahead of schedule and producing record levels of milk, … Read More
High School Seniors Apply for SAMMY
Are you, or do you know, a high school senior who is also an outstanding athlete? They may be the perfect candidate for the 2010 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards, and have the chance to win a $7,500 scholarship for college. This unique scholarship is sponsored by the National Milk Mustache “got milk?®” Campaign in partnership … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash cheese market weakened the first week of February, sending shivers to farmers and their bankers. With Super Bowl demand behind us it remains to be seen what happens next. The cash block price closed the first Friday of February at $1.4925 per pound, down 2 1/4-cents on the week, but still 33 1/2-cents … Read More
USDA Ends National Animal ID System
USDA is abandoning the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and changing strategy to a state-based system. “After concluding our listening tour on the National Animal Identification System in 15 cities across the country, receiving thousands of comments from the public and input from States, Tribal Nations, industry groups, and representatives for small and organic farmers, it is apparent that a … Read More
Briczinski Joins NMPF Staff
Congratulations to Dr. Beth Briczinski, who has joined the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) as the Director of Dairy Foods & Nutrition. She began on Feb. 1. Briczinski’s main responsibilities include food processing and security, food safety and public health, human nutrition, labeling, and domestic and international standards of identity. She joins Jamie Jonker, Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory … Read More
Wis. Dairy Business Association Announces Newly Elected Directors
The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association announces results from their board of directors elections, held during their Annual Business Conference’s annual meeting. Re-elected for a third term was corporate member Greg Steele. Newly elected dairy producers include Gordon Speirs and Dr. Gordon A. Jones. Greg Steele is a Vice President of Agribusiness Capital with AgStar Financial Services. His focus is working … Read More
Ohioans For Humane Farms Files Petition
I guess I’m not shocked that HSUS has pulled this bait and switch on Ohio voters. While stepping aside to let Ohio farmers pass the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, our friends at HSUS are now campaigning to make sure that board pushes their agendas forward, which include: abolishing meat, dairy and eggs from the American diet and putting farmers … Read More
Sign-Up for Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference
Sign-up today for the 2010 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference, March 23-25 in Lexington, Ky. The conference, presented by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association, will feature leading researchers, academia and business professionals in the dairy calf and heifer industry sharing their expertise with producers. Topics range from practical applications such as vaccinations, colostrum management and biosecurity, to broader issues … Read More