The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is taking nominations for the New York Dairy Promotion Advisory Board, which allows dairy farmers to control the promotion of their product by advising the use of expenditures. The board consists of 10 state milk producers, appointed by the agriculture commissioner, who are expected to serve a three-year term. They don’t … Read More
Dairy Industry Committee Approves Report to Vilsack
The Dairy Industry Advisory Committee today has made some key recommendations for changes in USDA policy to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. In approving the final version of the “Recommendations for Public Policy to Improve Dairy Farm Profitability and Reduce Milk Price Volatility” report, the 17-member committee of dairy industry producers and leaders made recommendations to Vilsack on how USDA can … Read More
New Name for Wells' Dairy
Wells’ Dairy Inc., the Le Mars, Iowa-based maker of Blue Bunny brand ice cream and frozen novelties, has changed its legal name to Wells Enterprises Inc., which the company believes better reflects the character of its business. “The new name continues to reflect the family ownership of the company, but eliminates the element of ‘dairy,’ which we recognized added confusion … Read More
Gillibrand Looks to Provide Assistance to NY Dairy Farmers
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. has announced a plan to provide immediate support for New York’s dairy farmers. The cornerstone of Gillibrand’s plan is overhauling the milk pricing system with competitive pricing for New York dairy producers. It would also provide make the pricing system more transparent in an effort to fix a system where dairy farmers often pay more … Read More
Deans Exec Leaves
Dean Foods Co. says one of its top executives has left the company as the dairy company reorganizes its management structure. The company says President and Chief Operating Officer Joseph Scalzo left the company Feb. 25. Dean Foods announced the 52-year old executive’s departure Tuesday. Dean Foods CEO Gregg Engles will take over his duties. A replacement will not be … Read More
Professional Agrimarketers
I thought we’d have a little fun with our latest ZimmPoll just to see what people really think about the professional nature of what a lot of our readers do – agrimarketing. I got a lot of comments like “I’ve never considered that it isn’t.” However, I was curious if we’d have any no votes and we did! So the … Read More
Holstein Association Posts Strong 2010
Holstein Association USA is reporting strong member participation in a variety of Association programs in 2010. “Registrations are the core of all pedigreed livestock associations,” said Holstein Association USA CEO John M. Meyer. “In 2010, 339,908 Holsteins were registered which is 12,286 or 4 percent more than 2009, the second highest total in the last 12 years.” In addition to … Read More
DFA Holds Southeast Dairy Conference
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) recently sponsored the first Southeast Dairy Revitalization Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Nearly 200 producers and agribusiness professionals gathered to discuss changes in the region’s dairy industry and how producers can seize opportunities to grow, partner and prosper. DFA Board Chairman Randy Mooney and President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Smith kicked off the meeting … Read More