It looks like this beauty queen isn’t forgetting her heritage. Miss America Katie Stam is going back home. As reported in the Chicago Tribune, the Seymour native will visit the Jackson County Fair in Brownstown on Monday to co-host a qualifying round for the County Fair Rising Stars talent show. She’ll also perform two songs. Stam says she’s never missed … Read More
Dairy Farmers' Highlighted on ABC
ABC Nightly News recently did a story on the economic plight our country’s dairy farmers are currently enduring. A good piece to watch. DAIRY WOES/RECESSION – The recession has slammed many industries but Mike Von Fremd on WORLD NEWS noted that “dairy farmers across the country have been hit by the global recession as hard as any single segment of … Read More
NY to Host Dairy Pilot Project for Managing Manure Waste
It looks like New York is going to set the pace for dairy producers in waste management and the environment. According to the Associated Press, New York will host the Dairy Power Project, coordinated by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. What do you think about this project? Will it be too costly investment for producers in the future? Will … Read More
S.D. Dairy Groups Meets With Lenders
The Dakota Farmer recently reported on a group of dairy producers that are meeting with the S.D. Secretary of Agriculture Bill Even and various creditors and lenders across the state to assist them during this economic crisis. Much needed money will help these producers through their challenges, ensuring the future of milk production for years to come. However, this comes … Read More
Promised Land Dairy Aquired
National Dairy, LLC, one of the nation’s largest dairy processing companies, has announced the purchase of all-natural milk processor, Promised Land Dairy Distribution, Inc. “Promised Land Dairy is a highly regarded brand that enhances our product mix and fits extremely well with our distribution footprint,” said Rick Beaman, President of National Dairy. “Promised Land’s products are sold primarily through supermarkets … Read More
Organic Dairy Producers Planning Rally During Vilsack Visit
The Wisconsin Ag Connection recently reported about an upcoming rally to call attention to the struggles of the organic dairy farmer. Whether it be protests, dumping milk on the ground, debates, letters or phone calls, dairy farmers have been vocal in the last couple of months to try to communicate with government leaders and the media about the struggles of … Read More
New York Farms Kick Off Dairy Profit Team Program
Recently reported in the Farm and Dairy, 22 dairy farms have kicked off a statewide Dairy Profit Team Program in New York. This team effort will focus on improving finances and milk production, among other things. These groups will use team work, cost sharing, I’m proud of these dairies who are teaming up to change their circumstances and quality resources … Read More
Vilsack: Loan Help Coming For Dairy Farmers
I found some interesting news on MSN Money about more accessible loans for dairy farmers. This report, Vilsack: Loan Help Coming For Dairy Farmers was written by AP reporter Holly Ramer, and I have included an excerpt of the USDA’s plan to assist dairy farmers. It’s about time, huh? Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday he will soon announce a … Read More
Saputo to acquire California dairy
Rod Smith at Feedstuffs Magazine recently reported this business transaction. Here’s a news update for the day… Saputo Inc., Canada’s largest dairy, announced today an agreement to acquire F&A Dairy of California Inc. in Newman, Cal. F&A manufactures and markets principally mozzarella and provolone cheese and whey and had 2008 sales totaling $140 million, according to the announcement. The company … Read More
Vermont Farmers Cut Cows' Emissions by Altering Diets
The Associated Press recently reported on dairy farmers who have made efforts to reduce cow emissions by altering the diets of their dairy cows. By feeding flax seed, alfalfa and grass, instead of corn and soybeans, the farmers have been able to greatly reduce their carbon footprint. What do you think about climate change discussions? Do you think these are … Read More