Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 18 requests for export assistance from Bongards Creameries, Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, United Dairymen of Arizona and Upstate Niagara/O-AT-KA to sell 2.344 million pounds (1,063 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 524,700 pounds (238 metric tons) of butter to customers … Read More
Applications for WDE Recognitions Due
Nominations for the 2013 World Dairy Expo Recognition Award program will be accepted through February 15, 2013. Dairy industry associates are encouraged to nominate people who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and excellence with their farming operation or the industry. The Dairy Woman and Dairyman of the Year awards are presented to individuals who are active dairy producers and whose primary … Read More
Ainslie, Harding, Wal-Moore Win Pacesetter
Congratulations to Jeff Ainslie, Jeff Harding, and Wal-Moore Farms, who each received the Pacesetter Award from the Center for Dairy Excellence at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit. The Pacesetter Award recognizes individuals who work to build a positive image of the Pennsylvania dairy industry to create a prosperous, marketable future for producers and supporting industries. Jeff Ainslie from Lititz, Lancaster County, … Read More
USDA Seeks Grant Applications
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan is seeking applications for the latest round of USDA’s Farm to School grants. These grants help eligible schools improve the health and well-being of their students and connect with local agricultural producers. “USDA’s Farm to School grants connect schools with their local farmers, ranchers and food businesses, providing new economic opportunities to food producers and … Read More
New Special Dark Chocolate Milkshake
HP Hood’s Hershey milk line is introducing a single-serve Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate milkshake. Sounds delicious! With the popularity of single-serve milk and chocolate milk positioned as a recovery beverage, processors like Lynnfield, Mass.-based HP Hood are taking notice. The new milk product is inspired by Hershey’s Special Dark flavor within its candy line. Along with the existing milk flavors, … Read More
Most support using corn for biofuels.
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Do you support biofuel production and the use of corn to do this?” Our poll results: The majority of you at sixty percent say Yes, thirty-three percent said No, four percent were Indifferent and four percent chose Other. Growing crops to use as biomass for producing fuel seems to be the best alternative to … Read More
Joseph Farms Brings Home Awards
Third-generation, family-owned cheesemaker Joseph Gallo Farms closed out 2012 with a record 30 awards for its dairy products, including 17 gold medals, and a first place win at the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Championship Contest. Joseph Gallo Farms, maker of Joseph Farms Cheese, was established in 1946 by Joseph Gallo and continues to produce cheese from its own dairies. … Read More
Holstein Reports 2012 Numbers
Holstein Association USA is excited to report that 2012 was another solid year for U.S. Registered Holsteins and program activity, with interest in Registered Holstein cattle continuing to grow. Registrations at the end of last year totaled 362,669, up 2,520 from 2011. The Association identified 204,474 Holsteins last year through the Basic ID program, which is a stepping stone to … Read More
Merial Announces Dairy Quality Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA), sponsored by Merial, in partnership with the National Mastitis Council (NMC) and Hoard’s Dairyman. Recipients of the 2012 NDQA Platinum Award are Ryan and Charina Dellar of Harrisville, Mich.; Bradley, Robert and Deborah Kartes of West Branch, Mich.; Jeff, Brian and Glenn True of Perry, N.Y.; Don Beattie … Read More
Jersey Youth Academy Annouced
The third class of the Jersey Youth Academy has been announced. The Academy will be held July 14 to 19 in Columbus, Ohio. Selection was based on merit, motivation and preparation for the program as reflected in the written application and goal statement. The 2013 keynote address will be given by James S. Huffard III, the 2012 National Dairy Shrine … Read More