Take a moment to read the recent CEO comment by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Jerry Kozak. It contains important information about the future of the dairy product price support program (DPPSP). Read the full column here. In the 12 years I’ve been CEO of NMPF, we have vigorously defended the function and importance of the price support program. It’s … Read More
Cal the Calf Comes Home
Hooded figures, mysterious notes and intrigue – all surrounding the Cornell University Dairy Bar mascots – two fiberglass bovines named Cornellia and Cal. Back in 2006, both were stolen from the Dairy Bar. In December of that same year, Cornellia reappeared, but Cal remained missing until just a few weeks ago. Cal and its mother, Cornellia, the Dairy Bar’s mascots, … Read More
AgChat Foundation Formed To Agvocate
I don’t know how many of our World Dairy Diary readers are aware of AgChat or have participated but perhaps it’s time you check it out. AgChat is a weekly Twitter conversation from 8-10pm eastern. All you have to do is follow the Twitter hashtag, #AgChat, and feel free to join in. AgChat is nearing its one year anniversary and … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Cheese prices started April on an upswing. The blocks closed Thursday at $1.43 per pound, up 10 1/2-cents on the Good Friday holiday shortened week, and 15 cents above a year ago and that’s no “April fools.” The barrels closed at $1.3750, up 6 1/4-cents on the week, and 11 1/2-cents above a year ago. Only two cars of each … Read More
June 1 is Deadline for Jersey Youth
Jersey youth – June 1 is the deadline for you to enter the fifth edition of the national Jersey youth presentation competition, TalkJersey. All AJCA junior or lifetime members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1, 2010, are eligible to enter the live public speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Judging will be held Friday morning, June 25 … Read More
Jungemann Crowned South Dakota Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Emily Jungemann for being named the 55th South Dakota State Dairy Princess! Emily was crowned on March 31 in Sioux Falls during the Central Plains Dairy Expo. Jungemann, 20, is the daughter of Russell and Janet Jungemann and is a student at South Dakota State University majoring in dairy production and pre-veterinary studies. Throughout the coming year, she … Read More