Cooperatives Working Together has announced that it is reactivating its Export Assistance program, effective immediately, to boost sales of U.S.-made cheddar cheese. Last used in 2008, CWT’s Export Assistance Program assists member cooperatives with exporting eligible dairy products and establishing overseas markets for their members’ milk. While the program has, in the past, exported whole milk powder, butter and butterfat, … Read More
Meatout Day Fall Out in Michigan
The manure really hit the fan in the office of Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm this week as ag groups and meat lovers protested over the governor’s proclamation of Michigan Meatout Day. The controversy started on Tuesday when the proclamation appeared on the governor’s website calling on the people of Michigan to observe Meatout Day on March 20, which just happens … Read More
Ohio Wants Dairy Label
A U.S. Senate candidate in Ohio is proposing that dairy products be labeled with their country of origin. Democrat Lee Fisher, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, says the move will create jobs in the dairy industry and help consumers find quality products. Fisher cited China’s February recall of 170 tons of milk powder after chemically contaminated milk products from a 2008 scandal … Read More
N.Y. Dairy Invited to Meet with Varney
New York dairy farmers, dairy industry professionals and concerned consumers will have the opportunity to meet with Christine A. Varney, Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. regarding the dairy market situation on Wednesday, March 29 at the Genesee Community College in Batavia, N.Y. Varney will meet … Read More
National DHIA Outstanding Service Award Winners
Congratulations to Leigh Walton and Lillian Bacheller, Beltsville, Md., and Mary and Al Nichol, Deckerville, Mich. for receiving the National Dairy Herd Information Association’s (DHIA) Outstanding Service Award and the H. Victor Joachim Distinguished Leadership Award, respectively. The awards were given March 11, in St. Pete Beach, Fla., in conjunction with the association’s annual meeting. Leigh Walton and Lillian Bacheller … Read More
Upgrades to Arm & Hammer Website
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition had made several upgrades to their website! In addition to the upgrades, AHDairy.com currently allows producers and nutritionists access to important nutrition information in an easily accessible form. The Web site includes contact information for regional Arm & Hammer representatives, distributors or feed mills, as well as producer testimonials sharing their success stories with Arm … Read More
NutriDense Announces New Communications Manager
NutriDense has a new marketing manager as announced by BASF Plant Science. She’s Heather Goode. In this position, she will support the NutriDense sales and marketing team through the development of marketing communication plans and tools that align with NutriDense business strategies and objectives. “Heather has worked on many agricultural accounts in an agency setting and is well-suited to lead … Read More
Milk a Cow Online
Ready for some fun? Try out this milking contest from the Arla Keso Cottage Cheese company. Milk a cow online against the timer! Source: Arla Keso Cottage Cheese
Ultimate Flavor Tourney Kicks Off
Head on over to the Turkey Hill Ice Cream Journal for a little bit of “March Madness” – ice cream style! In it’s third year, the Turkey Hill Ultimate Flavor Tournament picks the best flavor, base on your votes. The first round is up – get online and vote! Now in its third year, the Ultimate Flavor Tournament is a … Read More
USDA Appoints Dairy Board Members
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of 12 members to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve 3-year terms beginning immediately. Newly appointed to the board are: George E. Marsh, Oregon (Region 1); Ray S. Prock, California (Region 2); Arlene J. Vander Eyk, California (Region 2); Brian W. Esplin, Idaho (Region 3); Neil A. … Read More