Purina Animal Nutrition and Land O’ Lakes welcomed more than 475 dairy producers, family members and industry representatives to the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI., earlier this year for the Leading Dairy Producer Conference. Now in its twelfth year, it is one of the largest dairy producer conferences held annually in the Upper Midwest. This year’s attendees represented 212 … Read More
Majority in Ag are Boycotting Chipotle
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What do you think about Chipotle’s Farmed & Dangerous?” An overwhelming majority said they have boycotted Chipotle and I am proud to say I fit into that majority. I also believe Chipotle should be ashamed and have decided I don’t need to watch their recent stunt to know they are bad news. Thank you … Read More
CWT Assists in 3.9 Million lbs of Cheese & Butter
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 11 requests for export assistance from Foremost Farms USA, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) and Tillamook County Creamery Association to sell 782,641 pounds of Cheddar cheese and 3.142 million pounds of 82% butter to customers in Asia, Central America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The product … Read More
North Missouri Dairy Day Scheduled for March 10
Milk producers across Missouri can hear updates on dairy law in the new farm bill—and a milk price outlook, Monday, March 10 at the North Missouri Dairy Day. University Of Missouri Extension economist, Joe Horner, will present at the program which begins at 9:30am at Barton Campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton, MO. Also on the program is … Read More
BouMatic Appoints New Public Relations Manager
BouMatic, the largest U.S. based, globally operating dairy equipment company, announces the appointment of Denise Behnke to Public Relations Manager. “I am excited to be taking on this new role as Public Relations Manager for BouMatic,” states Behnke. “My background in sales and product management, as well as my daily involvement on a dairy farm, uniquely qualify me to promote … Read More