Cash cheese strengthened in the shortened 4th of July holiday week. The blocks closed that Friday at the year high $1.5275 per pound, up 7 1/4-cents on the week, and 43 3/4-cents above that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.50, up 10 cents, and 41 cents above a year ago. Only one car of block traded hands on … Read More
Cows Compete For Baileys Title
All across the world, dairy farmers are leading their finest dairy cows across the show ring tanbark. But, what does a blue ribbon compare to being crowned the 2010 Baileys® Irish Champion Cow? The dairy cow contest is sponsored Baileys® Irish Cream in Dublin. Over 20 groomed and pampered ‘cowtestants’ from all over the island of Ireland will wear their … Read More
Pfizer Focus on Milk Quality
Pfizer Animal Health has launched a new online resource — www.milkqualityfocus.com — offering technical and actionable information on mastitis management and milk quality. “We understand the challenges dairy producers face and the constant commitment they must have to manage mastitis and produce high-quality milk,” says Dr. Bradley Mills, DVM, Veterinary Operations, Pfizer Animal Health. “With more stringent European Union somatic … Read More
International Participation at Dairy Solutions Symposium
Instead of listening to presenters from the Dairy Solutions Symposium, sponsored by Alltech, let’s hear from some of the participants. I spoke with many of them but only interviewed four. I think they give you a pretty good sense of how international this conference is. Let’s start with Georgios Valergakis, Greece. He attended since he thinks we live in an … Read More
Dealing With Corn Ear Mold
Last year many growers encountered a wet growing season which led to some concerns with ear molds. Bill Seglar, Pioneer nutritional sciences veterinarian, discusses conditions conducive to ear molds and the impact it has on nutritional value. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to Forage Forum here.
Apply for DHIA Scholarship
Are you, or will you be a two-year or four-year college student, whose family’s dairy is a member or employee of DHI? Then, you are eligible to apply for National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) scholarship. National DHIA will award approximately 20 $750 scholarships. Generous contributions from National DHIA members, friends and supporters help fund these scholarships. To be eligible … Read More
CWT Announces Herd Retirement Numbers
Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it has tentatively accepted 194 bids its latest herd retirement, representing 34,442 cows and 653,893,409 million pounds of milk. Farmers had submitted a total of 209 herd retirement bids to CWT. CWT’s three herd retirements last year were the primary reason why U.S. cow numbers dropped steeply in 2009, “but cow numbers have leveled … Read More
Get Your Camera Ready for Got Milk?
Have you every dreamed of starring in a “got milk?®” ad? Then, this is your chance! Grab your camera and your family, and submit a photo that represents the perfect Nabisco Cookie and milk moment to be featured in your very own “got milk?®” ad! There is nothing quite like the time-honored pairing of Oreo Cookies and milk or as … Read More
Barry 2010 Ill. Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Kari Barry who was crowned the 2010 Western Illinois Dairy Princess on June 24. The pageant marked the Western Illinois Dairy Council’s 55th annual promotion banquet. The Western Illinois Dairy Princess, and the banquet that serves as a backdrop for the ceremony where she is named, has been a tradition since 1955. Barry, the newest title-holder, will participate … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted one bid from Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. for 50 metric tons (110,231 pounds) of Cheddar cheese to the Middle East. The product will be delivered in September 2010. Since CWT reactivated the Export Assistance program on March 18, 2010, it has assisted members in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda cheese … Read More