The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) directors have elected a new slate of officers for Fiscal Year 2013, which began July 1, 2012 and concludes June 30, 2013. Connie Seefeldt, a dairy producer from Coleman was elected as Board Chair. Other elected officers include: Ed Jasurda (Phillips), Vice Chair; Steven Sternweis (Marshfield), Secretary; and Jay Stauffacher (Darlington), Treasurer. Also serving … Read More
New Artisanal Cheese Plant in Wis.
Emmi-Roth USA will build an artisanal cheese plant in Platteville, Wis.T he company estimating it would employ from 32 to 60 employees, depending on future expansion plans. The company will produce Grand Cru cheese, a type of Gruyere. This product recently won several top awards at the International Cheese Competition held in Madison, Wis. Emmi Roth also has a cheese … Read More
Jersey Names Leadership
Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held June 29 and 30, 2012 in North Conway, N.H. Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis., was elected to a one-year term as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Sorenson is a partner in Hillview … Read More
Milk, Cheese Store Prices to Rise
Analysts are predicting that milk and cheese prices at the grocery store will spike due to the nation’s drought, and that meat prices will follow the same trend. Price hikes in basic food staples are causing huge concern to milk producers and others who rely on dairy to sustain an important part of the national farming economy. The rises foreshadow … Read More
Maybe the Next Big Farm Music Video
Watch out “Farming and I Grow it” guys – there’s a new kid on video and he just “maybe” the next YouTube sensation for agriculture. L’il Fred performs “Farm It Maybe” a parody of “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen inspired by the now famous Kansas brothers’ video. Another great plug for dairy farming – be sure to check … Read More
Most Believe U.S. Crops are in Trouble
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How worried are you about the weather impact on crops this summer?” Our poll results: Seventy-four percent said very worried; twenty-one percent said moderately concerned; four percent said they’re confident the crops will overcome and two percent said “what weather?”. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “Should nutrition programs be … Read More
Sec. Vilsack Visits Pa. Dairy Farm
Pennwood Farms hosted Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on their farm today. The Pa. dairy farm is using an anaerobic digester to convert manure into electricity and high quality bedding, cutting energy costs and providing a resting area for more contented cows. The digester, which went on-line a year ago, was funded in part with the support of USDA Rural Development. … Read More
Holstein Names DJMs
Holstein Association USA recently recognized six finalists in the 2012 National Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition at the National Junior Holstein Convention on June 30 in Springfield, Mo. This is the highest honor a Junior Holstein member may receive, and is based on outstanding work throughout his or her dairy project career. The finalists for this year’s contest are Jacob … Read More
New Employees at Accelerated Genetics
Accelerated Genetics is proud to welcome nine new members to the team. Brian Nelson joins the Accelerated Genetics ranks as a Genetics Specialist for the Western Region. Working in Region 8, Nelson will cover California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. He will serve as a consultant for PACE program herds and as a mating program evaluator utilizing … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted seven requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Land O’Lakes and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 10.018 million pounds (4,544 metric tons) of butter and Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The product will be delivered July through December 2012. In … Read More