Are you, or do you know, a dairy producer who would be a good canidate for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board? Nominate them today – applications are due by June 18, 2010. The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint 12 individuals from those nominated to succeed members whose terms expire Oct. 31. The 12 new members will serve 3-year … Read More
Vilsack Announces New Appointees to Board
Congratulations to the dairy farmers who have been newly appointed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms effective July 1, 2010. Newly appointed National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board members are: Tunde E. Balazs, New York (Region 1); Nick Mysoré, Texas (Region 10); Henry F. Michon, California (Region … Read More
Castillo is Winner of Fuel Up to Play 60
Congratulations to Accel Castillo, an eighth-grader from Palm Springs Middle School, for being named the top individual in the inaugural Fuel Up to Play 60 competition! Castillo beat 198,825 peers from around the country to claim the honor. Castillo’s prize includes a meeting Miami Dolphins wide receiver Davone Bess and a school assembly. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a … Read More
Jersey Youth Have Until July 1 to Enter Scholarships
Jersey Juniors – don’t forget that July 1 is the deadline to submit applications for 2010-11 academic scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The AJCA Scholarship Program provides over $17,000 in annual financial support for Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, youth seeking hands-on experience in the development and management of … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Cash cheese continued to inch higher despite the bearish Milk Production data. The blocks closed Friday at $1.50 per pound, up 3 3/4-cents on the week and 36 cents above that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.4775, up 6 cents on the week, and 39 3/4-cents above a year ago. Fifteen cars of block traded hands on the … Read More
More Praise for Gov. Doyle's Veto
National dairy organizations, dairy companies and cooperatives in Wisconsin commended and thanked Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle for vetoing legislation that would have authorized the sale of raw milk at dairy farms. National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) and the Dairy Business Association applauded Governor Doyle’s decision. … Read More
Cooperatives Pleased with Doyle Decision
Wisconsin’s cooperatives commended Governor Jim Doyle for his decision to veto SB 434, the legislation that would permit the on-farm sale of unpasteurized milk. “Governor Doyle followed the wise counsel of both public health officials and the vast majority of Wisconsin’s $26.5 billion dairy industry when he decided to veto the legislation that would permit the on-farm sale of unpasteurized … Read More
Bos Heinrich Summer Interns for Midwest Dairy
Congratulations to Alison Bos and Amber Heinrich for their summer internships with Midwest Dairy Association. Bos will be working primarily in the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas to assist the organization with its dairy image and industry relations duties. Heinrich will serve the state of Illinois and will assist with the organization’s work in industry relations and dairy … Read More
Second Dairy Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the second meeting of the Dairy Industry Advisory Committee will be June 3-4 at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., in room 104-A of the Jamie L. Whitten Building. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss farm milk price volatility and dairy farmer profitability, review current … Read More
McDonald's Encourages Kids to "Shrek Out" Happy Meal
McDonald’s is launching a new campaign featuring milk, fruits, vegetables and Shrek! Get your kids to “Shrek Out” their Happy Meals by ordering Apple Dippers and low-fat white or chocolate milk. Kids can also visit the new online site “State M” to play games and interact with Shrek characters. McDonald’s announced it has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation for the … Read More