Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 7 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Tillamook County Creamery Association to sell 1.056 million pounds (479 metric tons) of Cheddar, Colby-Jack and Gouda cheese to customers in Asia and the South Pacific. The product will be delivered December 2014 through June 2015. Year-to-date, CWT has assisted member cooperatives … Read More
December Dairy Market Report
The December issue of the NMPF-DMI Dairy Market Report is out. It advises that domestic commercial use of milk is keeping pace with milk production, but that eroding export volumes are causing total consumption to lag behind production growth. That’s keeping downward pressure on milk prices. The dairy futures outlook for the all-milk price for the first half of 2015 … Read More
Pork Board's Strategic Plan – People, Pigs & Planet
During the 2014 National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Trade Talk intern, Taylor Truckey, sat down with fellow Michiganite, Dale Norton. Dale is President of the National Pork Board and after they found out they are from neighboring hometowns, they chatted about their new initiative, People, Pigs & Planet that they are using to bridge the gap between producer and consumer. … Read More
Last Chance to Apply for Beef Industry Scholarship
Today marks the application deadline for the 2015-16 Beef Industry Scholarship, sponsored by the CME Group. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing careers in the beef industry. The purpose of this program is to identify and encourage talented and thoughtful students who will emerge as industry leaders. Fields of study may include education, communications, … Read More
WDE 2015 Dairy Cattle Judges Announced
World Dairy Expo is pleased to unveil the slate of lead judges that will be evaluating North America’s finest dairy cattle in 2015. The five-day, annual show attracts exhibitors to compete with their cattle for the coveted breed Champions and Supreme Champion titles. These eight highly regarded judges were nominated and selected by Expo Dairy Cattle Exhibitors. World Dairy Expo … Read More
New Foodservice App Educates Key Beef Industry Audience
A new app for smartphone and tablets is helping foodservice professionals become more knowledgeable about beef and beef production. The BEEFlexible for Foodservice Professionals app was developed by the California Beef Council (CBC) in 2013 and is being upgraded through Beef Checkoff funds, in particular, those managed by the Federation of State Beef Councils. [A]nalytic tracking on the app was … Read More
WDE Friends of Expo Celebration
Hundreds of volunteers gathered December 8 at the Alliant Energy Center to celebrate the recent 2014 World Dairy Expo (WDE). Attendees enjoyed a reception and banquet provided in appreciation of their hard work and dedication to WDE. Each year over 500 volunteers aid in the planning and implementation of the world’s largest dairy event. Four individuals were recognized for their … Read More
Idaho Dairy Group Hires Business Director
Brenden Fitzgerald joins the Idaho Dairy Products Commission and the United Dairymen of Idaho as senior director of business development and processor relations. In his role, Fitzgerald will build and manage relationships with dairy processors, as well as work with retail and restaurant partners on a local and national level. “Brenden’s experience in developing sales strategies, working with diverse clients … Read More
World Ag Expo Names 2015 Top 10 New Products
Results are in for World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products competition. The winners will be showcased February 10-12, 2015 during the 48th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. A group of judges made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals selected the Top-10 New Products. The winners are: Macros Plastics Inc. DeLaval Deep Root Irrigation LLC GEA Farm Technologies, … Read More
Citizens Abuzz Over Bee Data Collection Project
Citizen scientists around the world are busy as bees for a University of Florida study. A global movement called “citizen science” is gaining traction, as scientists give lay people protocols so they can collect valid data. In this case, participants build and monitor artificial nesting habitats suitable for solitary bees and wasps. Many bees and wasps live in social colonies. … Read More