I knew that the 2009 Miss America, Katie Stam was a gem! After writing about her in AgWired for her support of 4-H and community service, it’s in the news that this dynamic woman is now a spokesperson for the dairy industry! According to Indy’s News Center, Indiana’s first Miss America, Katie Stamm, is the new celebrity spokesperson for the … Read More
U.S. Dairy Sales on the Rise
As reported in the Reliable Plant, U.S. dairy market sales continue to rise despite economy. According to a recent study, “The Dairy Industry Market Research Study 2009,” while dairy producers continue to struggle with a poor economy and high costs of production, dairy sales have increased by over 2% in 2009. The new study, which discusses perspectives of 40 dairy … Read More
Domino's Pizza & Midwest Dairy Association Team Up
Here’s a great promotion for June Dairy Month hot off the wire. Order yourself a Domino’s Pizza tonight and thank a dairy farmer! Midwest Dairy Association, which helps to increase demand and sales for dairy products on behalf of dairy farmers in nine Midwest states, is partnering with Domino’s franchisees across the Midwest during June Dairy Month and through the … Read More
NMPF Says Losing Immigrant Laborers Would Reduce Farm Numbers
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has released the results of a comprehensive national survey of the employment practices of America’s dairy farmers. The survey results found that they rely heavily on foreign‐born workers and the loss of which would cripple many farms, creating a ripple effect of job losses through the rural economy. A copy of the full survey can … Read More
Billboard About Milk Study Gets Attention
Take a look at this billboard, and it’s no shock that it’s catching the attention of passing drivers. A flashy sign, a law suit and a questionable study…This is certainly an interesting story that should spark some dialogue on this blog. Let me know what you think. Bill Gehm, a partner in LR Gehm, LLC, a manufacturer of milking equipment … Read More
FAO Dairy Scheme Boosts Farm Incomes
There’s not so many feel-good stories coming out of Afghanistan these days, and even fewer about life getting better for women there. But Food and Agriculture Organizations of the United Nations (FAO) has one to tell. A dairy project started by FAO in Kabul and four Afghan provinces: Logar, Wardak, Mazar and Kunduz, has proved so successful that the 1,600 … Read More
Gear up for Dairy Month this June!
With May Beef Month coming to a conclusion, it’s time to start celebrating the wonderful product of dairy. Each year, Dairy Month highlights the dairy producers and the healthful dairy products to consumers around the country. So, how can you get involved and promote the benefits of dairy, while also giving a face to dairy producers? According to Associated Content, … Read More
Phosphorus Leaching Differs in Dairy Manures
Ann Perry at the USDA summarizes a study done by the USDA Agricultural Research Service the pros and cons of solid and liquid dairy manure as fertilizer. Here is a brief excerpt from that study… Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have found that solid dairy manure is better than commercial fertilizer in mitigating the amount of phosphorus that can accumulate … Read More
Simple Steps Can Improve Milk Taste and Quality
Improved milk quality on the farm can reduce costs, increase profits, improve animal health and give pride to producers. Pfizer Animal Health now offers a Dairy Wellness Plan that focuses on the health of the dairy cow and her calf, the economic health of the dairy operation and appropriate use of animal health products leading to a safe and healthy … Read More
Opinion: US Dairy Subsidy Move Seen as Backward Step
Dairy producers, your opinions are wanted! I ran across an article written by Ray Lilley with the Associated Press in Forbes Magazine, “US Dairy Subsidy Move Seen as Backward Step,” and I want your thoughts on this issue. Australia and New Zealand on Monday condemned a U.S. decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products as a step toward trade … Read More