Dairy farm families can plan business strategies for 2011 and beyond with the help of three upcoming “Mastering the Dairy Business” conference calls hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence. The calls will focus on a global outlook for the dairy industry, Pennsylvania’s Watershed Implementation Plan and theNortheast Dairy Farm Summary published annually by Farm Credit East. Each call is … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 10 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Dairy Farmers of America, and Foremost Farms to sell a total of 1,637 metric tons (3.609 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in North Africa, the Middle East, Central America, and Asia. The product will be delivered February through May 2011. In 2011, CWT … Read More
Second Jersey Youth Academy Class Announced
The second annual Jersey Youth Academy has announced the members of its class. the 40-member class for the second , July 17 to 22 in Columbus, Ohio. “Building upon AJCA programs initiated over 50 years ago, the Jersey Youth Academy is an in-depth educational program focused specifically on the Jersey cow and the Jersey business,” David Chamberlain, President of the … Read More
Fonterra Opens European Office
Global dairy company Fonterra is now closer to the heart of Europe’s dairy and food innovation hub with the official opening of its new Amsterdam office in The Netherlands today. The Amsterdam office, opened by Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovations, Mr Verhagen, will bring Fonterra closer to its partners and food manufacturing customers and open the door … Read More
Wall Street Reform Could Impact Cooperatives
Implementing legislation aimed a reforming Wall Street could have an impact on farmer cooperatives, including dairy co-ops. As the Commodities Futures Trading Corporation (CFTC) implements provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act involving over the counter (OTC) derivatives, the Commission must ensure that farmer co-ops can continue to effectively manage risk and offer hedging tools to their farmer-owners, a representative of the … Read More
Milking Parlor: Dairy Man Becomes VP of NCBA
Beef operations are a big part of any dairy farm, so it’s only fitting that a dairy man has risen to one of the top leadership positions at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). During the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Denver, Scott George, a family dairy farmer from Cody, Wyoming, was elected as the new vice president for NCBA, … Read More
Woodey Named as New Director at IDFA
Congratulations to Chelsee M. Woodey who has been named the director of legislative affairs for International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). In this role, Woodey will assist with policy development and legislative strategy while serving as an advocate for IDFA and the dairy industry before members of Congress and their staff. Prior to joining IDFA, Woodey served the Commonwealth of Kentucky … Read More
National DHIA Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship! 24 talented high school seniors and college students received a $750 scholarship. Judges evaluated applicants on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and responses to DHI- and career-related questions. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, applicants must be a family member or employee … Read More
Calcium Can Help Naturally Relieve PMS Symptoms
A friend of mine sent me this hilarious “Got Milk” video about how milk can help relieve symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome. It is at least four years old and appears to be a legit commercial produced by the dairy campaign at one time, but it’s not really clear if it ever actually aired on television. PMS is often the butt … Read More
New Category in World Forage Analysis
New for 2011, the World Forage Analysis Superbowl will feature a Grass Hay category. This new category is in addition to the contest’s six standard categories of Commercial Hay, Dairy Hay, Haylage, Baleage, Standard Corn Silage and Brown Mid-Rib (BMR) Corn Silage, along with the Quality Counts Awards for hay/haylage and corn silage. “The committee is excited to add an … Read More