Two cheese manufacturers in Wisconsin have announced expansion projects. Masters Gallery and Sartori Foods, both of Plymouth, Wis. are planning $8 million and $15 million expansions respectively. Plymouth has been known for years for quality cheese production, earning the city the well-deserved title of “Cheese Capital” of the world. Masters Gallery’s expansion will eventually add about 40 new jobs. Sartori’s … Read More
Pa. Cheese Plant Powered by Biogas
The Fairview Swiss Cheese Plant soon will be partially powered with biogas made from its own waste products. The plant, owned by John Koller & Son Inc. broke ground on the renewable energy project, which converts food waste into gas, said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. The $2.2 million project involves constructing an anaerobic digester that will use cheese whey from … Read More
Milk Meets New Container
Shamrock Farms based in Arizona has introduced a new bottle to their milk line – a 3/4 of a gallon. The new packaging is called “Smart Fit” and was designed to be “ergonomically friendly” and includes a no-slip handle. “After extensive consumer research, Shamrock Farms learned that people love what’s in the container and that the greatest improvement opportunity for … Read More
Alto Dairy Wins Cornerstone Partner Award
Congratulations to Alto Dairy Cooperative for being awarded the VIP Cornerstone Partner Award from Gordon Food Service, one of its valued customers. Gordon Food Service annually recognizes 16 of its 288 suppliers for their continued commitment to supplying a quality, superior product. Product quality, consistency, product growth, and service are just a few of the many factors that are assessed … Read More
Labor Issues Testimony
A California dairy producer testified last week before the House Agriculture Committee during a hearing called to review the labor needs of American agriculture. Randy Mouw was one of 12 people who testified at the Committee’s hearing on Oct. 4 in Washington DC. He spoke on behalf of Western United Dairymen, Dairy Farmers of America, and National Milk Producers Federation. … Read More
Harvest Lab Measures Moisture at Harvest
You only thought we were done with stuff from World Dairy Expo. I did an interview at expo with John Deere Hay and Forage Specialist Jim Buchs on how dairy producers can get added value for forage at harvest with Harvest Lab. “We put a unit on our forage harvester that can measure the moisture as its going through the … Read More
U.S. Dairy Exporter of the Year
Rising U.S. Dairy exports are being credited as one of the factors contributing to higher market prices this year. The U. S. Dairy Export Council and Dairyfield have named Darigold, Inc. the Dairy Exporter of the Year since they’ve been helping lead the way. The Oscars and the Emmy’s represent the top awards in the entertainment world. But you may … Read More
Alice in Dairyland
Our first official Milking Parlor podcast from World Dairy Expo is with the lovely and talented “Alice in Dairyland,” aka Jill Makovec. “Alice in Dairyland is Wisconsin’s official spokesperson for agriculture,” she says. “Alice’s primary role is to educate people about the impact of agriculture here in the state.” Agriculture is a $51.5 billion industry in Wisconsin, with nearly half … Read More
Broadcasting from WDX
The media are out in force here at World Dairy Expo and here is our obligatory photo of our friends from Agri Talk. We always include a photo of them in our coverage of events on AgWired, so its only right that they should be here as well! The second photo is the “Fabulous Farm Babe,” our friend Pam Jahnke … Read More
Hello From Expo
World Dairy Expo is officially underway in Madison, Wisconsin and we are here to bring you the highlights. I got here early this morning and have just been amazed at it all! I’ve never been here before, so I have been just taking my time, wandering around and tasting cheese and enjoying all the sights. Chuck is on his way … Read More