Canada’s University of Saskatchewan and New York’s Alfred State College will both be install DeLaval milking solutions in their new dairy facilities. The University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon, Canada, built its new dairy research center for 100 lactating cows with the capability to milk robotically, in a parlor, or in a stanchion barn setting. DeLaval will outfit the facility … Read More
Cutting Price to Deal with Surplus
The staff at Dairy Herd Network recently reported this article: A New York-based dairy cooperative is cutting the price paid to members, citing a surge in the milk supply since the beginning of the year. “This is something we have done on rare occasions and only do if it is absolutely needed,” according to a memo from top brass at … Read More
New York Hosts Veal/Dairy Tour
The New York Beef Industry Council (NYBIC) once again invited more than 50 industry influencers to an educational veal/dairy tour of New York State. The dynamics of this year’s tour was different than the tour of 2010 as this year’s attendees were a mix of chef educators and their students. Six different culinary schools, along with food service, retail, dietitians … Read More
Cornell Offers Resources for Small Farms
The Cornell Small Dairy Team has released a series of six new resources to help small dairy farms. The team, whose members include farmers and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) educators, received a grant from the Cornell Small Farms Program in 2011 to provide new educational resources and tools to small dairy producers. The new resources and tools include: Financial Bench … Read More
Heifer Donated for Jersey Cow Pie Bingo
The fourth Cow Pie Bingo, held on June 27 at the annual meetings of the AJCA and National All-Jersey Inc. at the Grand Hotel in North Conway, N.H., will benefit the Jersey Youth Academy. The Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif. has donated Rectors Merchant Paris 22258 for the Cow Pie Bingo in memory of influential Jersey breeders and leaders of … Read More
Support For Raw Milk
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Should raw milk be allowed for sale?” The question was prompted by one of the panelists at the 2012 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit. She is a reporter with a food safety publication who says that this issue is the one that gets the most comments and response of any other. This question generated … Read More
Pa. Offers Course on Farm Transition
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence and the S. Dale High Center for Family Business are hosting a two-day training on facilitating the family farm transition process. The two-day workshop, “Building a Bridge to Dairy Transition,” is being held on Wednesday, May 30, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Harrisburg, Pa. and on Tuesday, June 5, from 8:30 a.m. … Read More
Cornell to Sell Big Red Cheddar
Cornell University will introduce a six-month aged mild white cheddar this fall. The cheddar, called Big Red Cheddar, will be sold online and in campus retail outlets such as Cornell Orchards and the Cornell Store, in one and two pound wheels. The cheeses were developed by dairy extension specialist Rob Ralyea, with the help of Brian Bailey, master cheese maker … Read More
Wisconsin Picks & Bites
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has a new program for foodservice professionals, retailers and consumers alike who love cheese. Called Wisconsin Cheese Picks & Bites℠, the program offers more than 50 hand-held cheese creations for all to enjoy! Each petite pick or bite combines Wisconsin Cheese with a few luscious ingredients that deliver irresistible flavor combinations and easy preparation. The … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 10 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 340 metric tons (749,572 pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 235 metric tons (518,086 pounds) of butter to customers in North Africa, Asia and the … Read More