Good news for athletes, milk-lovers and everyone! Fat-free chocolate milk beat out carbohydrate sports drinks at helping to rebuild and refuel muscles after exercise, researchers report. The combination of carbohydrates and protein in low-fat chocolate milk appears to be “just right” for refueling weary muscles, says William Lunn, PhD, an exercise scientist at the University of Connecticut. “It’s not just … Read More
10 Farmers Earn Herd of Excellence
Congratulations to the ten dairy farmers who have qualified for the Holstein Association USA’s 2010 Herd of Excellence recognition. These herds have all met the stringent criteria to qualify for the award: Must be 25 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent (ME) for milk, fat, and protein; must have classified within the last year and have an actual average classification … Read More
Daily Dairy Calendar
A dairy fact a day is a great way to celebrate Dairy Month. Susainable dairy package manufacturer Tetra Pak has created a ‘Daily Dairy’ calendar featuring tips and key information about proper dairy nutrition for each day during the month of June. I’ve attached a copy of the calendar. The daily dose is also being sent by Twitter at @MilkMonthTips … Read More
DairiConcepts Purchases Hard Italian Cheese Business
DairiConcepts, a joint venture between Fonterra and the Dairy Farmers of America, has acquired the hard Italian cheese business of Swiss Valley Farms. The business, which had been owned by Swiss Valley affiliate Rochester Cheese, includes a facility in Dalbo, Minn. The business produces private label fresh grated hard Italian cheeses and private label dry hard grated Italian cheeses for … Read More
PMMB Changes Calcutation to Benefit Farmers
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell hailed news yesterday that the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board will change its method of calculating over-order premium payment obligations on milk produced, processed and sold in the state. The Governor said the June 2 decision–which comes amidst one of the longest, most trying economic environments for dairy producers in generations–would translate into approximately $6.7 million … Read More
USDA and DOJ Announce Dairy Workshop Details
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice today announced additional details regarding the June 25 public workshop in Madison, Wis., to examine competition and regulatory issues in the dairy industry. The workshop will be held in the Union Theater at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. This is the third in a series of five joint public … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
CME cash cheese prices continued to weaken in the Memorial Day holiday-shortened week. The blocks closed Friday at $1.3975, 6 3/4-cents below the previous week, but 25 cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.3575, down 7 1/4-cents on the week, and 25 3/4-cents above a year ago. Nineteen cars of block traded hands and 14 of barrel. The … Read More
Making Cows Comfy Adds to Bottom Line
Take note, animal activists – most dairy producers know that happy cows are more productive, so they do everything they can to make them comfortable. Dr. Brian Miller, professional service veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., says that includes managing and controlling ectoparasites like mange and lice. “Even in dairy herds where cows do not have access to grass, a … Read More
Celebrate June with Your Camera
Celebrate June Dairy Month by grabbing your camera and entering the Farm Credit Services of Mid-America”s “Say Cheese! or milk, yogurt, cream or butter” photo contest. Get shooting and enter today! Upload your favorite dairy picture – whether it’s a glass of milk, a dairy cow or a slice of cheese – on our website. Be sure to include a … Read More
Make Plans for Holstein Convention
The 2010 National Holstein Convention and 125th Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting will be held June 26-29, 2010 in Bloomington, Minn. and is being hosted by the Minnesota Holstein Association. Events will kick off on Saturday, June 26. Juniors will get right down to business with a variety of competitions; Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) and National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization … Read More