Dairy farmers, and dairy lovers, will get a kick out of this video. A intrepid reporter is surprised when nature takes it’s course on live camera! After the laughter, a great message about dairy farming is still communicated. KCCI Reporter Gets ‘Surprise’ In Dairy Barn – Video – KCCI Des Moines. Source: KCCI Des Moines
Dean Foods to Sell Wis. Brand
Investment firm OpenGate Capital has announced plans to buy Wisconsin-based Golden Guernsey and La Vaca Bonita, along with a dairy processing plant, from Dean Foods Co. OpenGate said it has signed an agreement to buy the dairy processing plant in Waukesha, Wis., which sells dairy products in grocery stores in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. Financial terms were not disclosed. The … Read More
Pa. Dairy PROs Meetings Focus on Milk Quality
Milk quality specialists will discuss common obstacles to improving profitability and milk quality on the farm during October dairy PROS meetings hosted by the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence and the Penn State Extension Dairy Team. Dairy PROS meetings, held three times per year, are exclusively for Pennsylvania’s dairy industry professionals. “Our October series will offer milk quality specialists the … Read More
Holstein to Host Haplotype Webinar
Want to know more about the recently discovered haplotypes impacting Holstein cow fertility? Join the Holstein Association USA for an educational webinar on the subject Wednesday, August 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Standard time. Leading the presentation will be Dr. Roger Shanks, Holstein Association USA Dairy Genetics Consultant, who will discuss general information about the haplotypes, as … Read More
Crave Brothers Mascarpone Wins First in Competition
Crave Brothers award-winning Mascapone cheese just keeps winning! Back in March, the classic fresh, sweet cheese earned its 20th honor with 2nd place in the Open Class Soft Cheese category at the 2011 United States Championship Cheese Contest. This time, they took First Place in the 2011 American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference and Competition. In the same competition, Crave Brothers … Read More
What You Like About Farm Radio
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What do you like best about farm radio?” This question generated the least results by far of any we’ve done to date. I kind of thought it would have generated more response. So here’s what the results are in order of most responses. 39% said All of the Above, 18% said Markets, 16% said … Read More
Conservation Tour Features Ohio Dairy
One of the stops on the 2011 CTIC Conservation In Action Tour in northwest Ohio last week was Bridgewater Dairy in Montpelier, where tour participants heard from owner Dr. Leon Weaver about the conservation practices they use to protect water quality in this area so close to Lake Erie. “We explained the operation of our large dairy farm where we … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted six requests for export assistance from Darigold and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 1,296 metric tons (2.857 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia and North Africa. The product will be delivered August through December. In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export sales … Read More
Idaho Congressman Joins Dairy Reform Effort
Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) has joined the effort in the U.S. House to reform dairy programs. Simpson is the lead Republican proponent of discussion draft legislation released by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Colin Peterson (D-MN) earlier this month. The draft language is based on reform proposals put forward by the dairy industry. “I look forward to working with members of … Read More
Rabobank Releases Report on Calif. Dairy Industry
Challenged by volatility in milk prices and high feed costs in recent years, the California dairy industry’s future growth will depend on its willingness and ability to fill a growing global demand for milk products, according to a new report issued today by Rabobank’s Food & Agribusiness Research Advisory Group (FAR). While growth in domestic markets is limited for California … Read More