The block cheese price ended the third week of April at $1.3675 per pound, down 3 cents on the week, but still 18 3/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.3475, down 1 3/4-cents on the week, but 24 cents above a year ago. Fifty nine cars of block traded hands and 23 of barrel. The NASS U.S. average … Read More
Guernsey Farm Dairy Introduces Probiotic Milk
A new line of milk with probiotics has been introduced by Guernsey Farm Dairy and Ganeden Biotech, Inc. The new line includes half-gallon reduced fat and fat free varieties fortified with GanedenBC30, a patented probiotic strain created by Ganeden. The new products are currently available at a variety of southeast Michigan grocery retailers, including: Arbor Farms, Busch’s Markets, Hiller’s Markets, … Read More
Dairy Campaigns Win National Awards
Two different dairy industry groups won national recognition from the National Agri-Marketing Association for being the “Best of the Best.” The NAMA Best of Show for Advertising went to: Client: Midwest Dairy Association, St. Paul, MN – Gregg Fogleman Agency: Sullivan Higdon & Sink, Kansas City, MO – Parc Masterson accepting for agency Message: To remind consumers that everything is … Read More
Pioneer Alfalfa Research
Alfalfa is an important part of Pioneer’s forage portfolio. In this edition of Forage Forum, Pioneer director of alfalfa research David Miller, discusses the company’s variety development. When it comes to choosing an alfalfa variety, he says growers should consult their local sales professional and university data to match the right product to the right acre. Listen to the podcast … Read More
Milking Parlor: Meet Big Al Your Beverage Pal
The Milking Parlor podcast is sponsored by: He’s best known as “Big Al, your beverage pal,” but Alex Conti, Senior Director, U-S Menu Management for McDonald’s has been more than just a friend for the dairy industry … his innovations to expand the amount of dairy the food giant uses has made him a major benefactor for dairy farmers throughout … Read More
Wis. Foundation Raises Money for Education
The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation was pleased to announce a donation of $12,150 for dairy education programs through the proceeds of seven auction items and an additional $14,500 toward dairy education through the proceeds of a Silent Auction. The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation raises funds and awards grants for educational programs and initiatives. For the past six years, the Foundation … Read More
Pa. Center Introduces Consultant Program
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence has launched a new “Dairy Decisions Consultant” program. The goal of the new resource is to assist dairy farm families in the decision-making and planning processes that come in the wake of 15 months of low milk prices and negative margins. The program will offer professional consulting resources to help producers make informed decisions … Read More
Forage Analysis Superbowl Offers Big Rewards
In conjunction with World Dairy Expo, the 27th Annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl will award over $20,000 in cash prizes. Special thanks goes to Mycogen Seeds, the contest’s Platinum Sponsor. Case IH is the contest’s newest sponsor and will award the Grand Champion Forage Producer with a check for $2,500. The Grand Champion First Time Entrant will receive $1,500 from … Read More
Lancaster County Facility Ground Broke
A new facility that will compost manure from local farms, food waste from local schools and restaurants, and leaves and yard waste is being built in Lancaster County, Pa. Called Oregon Dairy Organics, the one-of-a-kind facility had its official ground breaking this week, and is set to be selling finished compost by this fall. Most manure composting takes manure from … Read More
WMMB Approves 2011 Budget
The Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) have approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 budget. The $31,405,000 budget total is $1,840,000 larger than the previous year reflecting a record level of milk production in the state. The budget will support WMMB’s in-state and national dairy promotion, marketing and education programs from July 1, 2010 through June … Read More