FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative board of directors recently unveiled its new logo. The identity symbolizes the newly formed cooperative’s vision and commitment to its members. The logo and brand identity were approved by the FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative’s board of directors and will be integrated throughout membership and marketing efforts as the new cooperative establishes its presence in the industry.
Some Dairy Interests Pleased with Farm Bill Extension
While the National Milk Producers Federation is very opposed to the farm bill extension included in the fiscal cliff deal, at least one other dairy group supports the extension. Officials with the Dairy Business Association (DBA) in Wisconsin say they are “extremely pleased” with the extension because they are opposed to the program that was included in the Senate version … Read More
Introducing SCR Dairy, Inc.
Let me introduce you to SCR Dairy, Inc., Precise Dairy Farming. We’re in a precision world in agriculture and that includes the dairy industry. In the case of SCR Dairy it’s all about cow monitoring systems. Just prior to the World Dairy Expo, ag media got a close up look at SCR Dairy via management presentations and a tour of … Read More
Missouri Dairy Farmers End Raw Milk Sale Case
Missouri dairy farmers Armand and Teddi Bechard have entered into a consent agreement with the State of Missouri, ending a case over their selling of raw milk in 2009. Three years ago, undercover agents from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department allegedly bought raw milk from the Bechard family at a central delivery point, a health food store parking lot in … Read More
New App Dairy Market Central Available
Dairy farmers now have a custom tool at their fingertips – “Dairy Market Central,” a new app for iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets combining the latest news, markets, weather and resources. The app was released by Merck Animal Health and was created in partnership with Hoard’s Dairyman magazine. Dairy Market Central is free to download via the iTunes Store … Read More
Kemps Acquires Cass-Clay
Kemps has purchased the Cass-Clay brand and plant in Fargo, N.D. The previous owner AMPI announced the agreement. In the agreement AMPI will remain the exclusive milk suppliers for all Cass-Clay products. So what does this mean for the Cass-Clay milk, yogurt, and sour cream you buy? Kemps Representative Rachel Kyllo says Kemps new ownership will change nothing about the … Read More
Bel Brands to Build Plant in S.D.
Bel Brands USA will build a 170,000-square-foot facility in Brookings, S.D. to produce its Mini Babybel product. It’s one of the biggest capital investments in recent South Dakota history, and expected to have a $500 million annual economic jolt. It’s also expected to lead to research, internship and career opportunities for South Dakota State University students, and bring alumni back … Read More
Dairies Sought for Pilot Herd Health Program
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence is seeking dairy farm families interested in improving herd health and cow care for their pilot program: “Herd Health and Cow Care Improvement Project.” The project is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Soybean Board. Each participating farm will have up to $1,000 in financial support to work with the herd’s veterinarian and … Read More
DFA One of Top National Cooperatives
Once again, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) made it into the top five national cooperatives. DFA was ranked fourth on the NCB Co-op 100 listing of the nation’s 100 highest revenue-earning cooperative businesses, the same as last year. “The boom of cooperative organizations and the key role they play in both our national and global economy, is clearly evidenced in … Read More
World Wide Sires
World Wide Sires, LTD. teamed up with Accelerated Genetics to host a World Dairy Expo International Reception and Dinner. Here’s John Schouten, World Wide Sires CEO (center) with some of the guests. The organization is owned by Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires. World Wide Sires, Ltd. is the world’s leading cattle genetics marketing organization representing the majority of the U.S. … Read More