There is nothing better than icecream on a late summer night, when the chores are done and a long day of hard work is completed. It’s no secret that late night Dairy Queen visits are pretty popular in many towns, and it doesn’t take much marketing to get people in to enjoy their tasty treats. Yet, this Dairy Queen goes … Read More
Dairy Farmer Dumps Milk to Draw Attention to Low Prices
I have to give props to anyone in the dairy industry. On average, dairy farmers are losing $5 per cow every single day. I can imagine that’s hard to wake up to in the morning, and undoubtedly, milking chores have become a lot less fun. To me, dairy farmers are our nation’s heroes, and I’m sorry that you are hurting … Read More
Dairy Queen Survey Says Not Everyone is Eating Out Less
As a college kid, there is nothing my friends and I like to do better than take a homework break for a Dairy Queen run. It seems that a lot of people have the same idea, too. While sitting in the long drive-thru line, we debate our many ice cream choices. Should I get the strawberry dipped cone or the … Read More
DFA Issues Portion of Patronage Checks Early
In an ongoing effort to ease the stress these economically challenging times are causing for its members, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) is issuing a portion of members’ patronage-sourced earnings early. Patronage is the Cooperative’s way of sharing the earnings of DFA with its members. Beginning this week, 12,312 members who marketed their milk through DFA in 2008 will … Read More
Hood Cuts Organic Producers
Dairy processor H.P. Hood has reduced its organic milk supply since late February by not renewing several Maine dairy producers contracts. Hood maintains that with the declining economy, the demand for organic milk has just not caught up with production, according to Hood spokeswoman Lynn Bohan. “Due to a softening in organic milk sales triggered by the recent economic downturn, … Read More
NEW Barron Built Hay Feeders for Dairy Calves
I spent a lot of time at the trade show during the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls this week, and I stumbled upon Barron Built Products. Based out of Ruthton, Minn., Tom and Daniel Barron work to innovate new products to help the busy dairyman. Pictured here is a hay feeder that catches the hay in barrels below … Read More
Trent Loos Inspires Producers at Central Plains Dairy Expo
I spent a few days at the Central Plains Dairy Expo on April 1 and 2, and I was able to listen to Trent Loos’ two-part presentation titled, “We Are The Champions.” Loos’ presentation was sponsored by the folks at Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, and the house was packed as Trent Loos dived into the challenges facing farmers, especially for … Read More
ABI and ADPI to Hold Annual Meeting
The American Butter Institute (ABI) and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) will meet next month from April 26-28, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Ill. for their Joint Annual Meeting. This year’s conference will address current critical issues affecting the dairy industry, such as the fluctuations in markets and what lies beyond the current dip in prices. Keynote … Read More
Obama Speaks Out on Nonambulatory Cows
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama promised to amend federal meat inspection rules to require a total ban on the slaughter of cattle that become nonambulatory after passing initial inspection. The final rule would require all cattle that are nonambulatory disabled (”downer”) cattle at any time prior to slaughter at an official establishment, including those that become … Read More
CattleFax Reports Record Low Cow Numbers
From the latest Drovers Alert: CattleFax has reported that declining milk prices and high input costs have caused dairy cow slaughter to be at 25 percent above a year ago and at the highest it has been in the last 20 years. Even though input outlays have declined since their record highs of last year, the decline has not been … Read More