The Star Valley Cheese factory in Thayne, Wyo., closed since 2005, may be re-opening its doors again later this year. Idaho dairyman Gaylen Clayson is in the process of buying the facility. “We’re looking to buy the factory, and we are very interested in purchasing it and starting it up again,” Clayson said. “Our goal right now is just to … Read More
That's One Big Cheese!
The sights in Times Square in New York City can be unique, unusual or interesting. This Fourth of July weekend one sight was all three – a one ton block of cheddar cheese sculpted into a depiction of the Declaration of Independence. The sculpture was sponsored by Cheez-It as a way to celebrate the Fourth. “It’s very patriotic, using the … Read More
Minder Wins Cheese Makers Scholarship
The Southwestern Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (SWCMA) recently awarded their sixth annual $2,000 Young Dairy Producer Educational Scholarship to Matt Minder of Minder Farms, Browntown, Wis. The purpose of this individual scholarship is to encourage young dairy producers to pursue educational opportunities that will allow them to continue in the dairy business. Minder, a recent high school graduate, will use … Read More
Leprino to Open New Cheese Plant
A new cheese plant is being planned for Greeley, Colo. Leprino Foods, the nation’s biggest maker of mozzarella cheese made the announcement last week. Greeley’s former Western Sugar Cooperative site has been in the running for the site of Leprino’s 10th plant for several months, and the City Council in January approved a special taxing district for the location. Privately … Read More
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcement from Cooperatives Working Together: Cooperatives Working Together announced today that it accepted three export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese and anhydrous milkfat. All three bids were from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO: one for the export of 209 metric tons (459,800 pounds) of Cheddar cheese to Japan; a second … Read More
DFC Investigated for Manipulating Milk Prices
Allegations of dairy price fixing are still, well, milky. It’s been almost two weeks since the Wall Street Journal reported that federal commodity regulators were investigating Dairy Farmers of America for price fixing and manipulation. The farmer-owned dairy cooperative controls about one third of the nation’s milk supply. Monica Coleman, a spokeswoman for the Dairy Farmers of America, said the … Read More
Jersey Cheese Opens Annual Meeting
The 2008 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. will feature Jeffrey P. Roberts, principal consultant for the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese, as the opening program presenter. The seminar, slated for Wednesday, June 25 in the Asheville, N.C., will include Roberts’ insights on artisan cheesemaking, specific to the Jersey breed. In his seminar, Roberts … Read More
Wis. Still Number 1 in Cheese
The happy cows of California may be a little sadder this summer, it looks like Wisconsin will remain number 1 in cheese production for quite some time. This according to Dick Groves, longtime owner of the Madison, Wis. based trade publication, Cheese Reporter. Groves helped spark the friendly competition between the states 10 years ago with an editorial predicting California … Read More
Sample Cheeses Made from Jersey Cows
The 2008 annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. will have a unique and tasty event – a guided sampling of six artistian cheeses made exclusively with milk from Jersey dairy cows. The tasting will take place at 4:00 p.m. on June 25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Asheville, N.C. Don’t miss out – the … Read More
Kraft Singles Celebrates Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this weekend, and what’s a better gift for mom than a grilled cheese sandwich? Kraft Singles and American Greetings is teaming up to help husbands and kids make mom the perfect grilled cheese and free e-cards as a thank you. Kraft Singles is teaching kids and husbands how to make the sandwiches by offering in-store cooking demonstrations … Read More