I don’t guess you could come up with a more simple and descriptive name for a dairy event. It’s called well, uh, The Dairy Event, and it takes place this year in Stoneleigh Park, Coventry in the United Kingdom.
Bolins To Receive Ralph Keeling Award
The Ralph Keeling Award will be presented on August 11 to Dave and Pam Bolin who operate Beaver Creek Farm, a 75 cow dairy herd near Clarksville.
Senate Bill Would Affirm Manure Not Toxic Waste
The National Milk Producers Federation is supporting a bill introduced in the Senate that would clarify laws regulating industrial waste sites. At issue is whether dairy farms and other livestock operations should be governed by the same laws that were intended to address Superfund toxic waste sites. According to the latest NMPF newsletter, the new bill, S. 3681, amends the … Read More
Heat Stress in California
Western United Dairymen sent a letter to Gov. Schwarzenegger this week requesting that he take the steps needed to obtain federal financial aid for Californias dairy producers who have suffered losses from the states extraordinary heat wave. Meanwhile, the volume of dead cows is causing stress in the affected areas. Several counties have taken emergency measures to allow farmers to … Read More
Organic Infighting Now Official
Organic and “natural” or “whole” foods comprise one of the fastest growing niches in food marketing today. Consumers are open to messaging decrying conventional commodity agriculture and touting products that are somehow more wholesome and nutritious due to their specialized production style. These interests are now attempting to eat their own, it appears.
Holstein Women's Scholarships Announced
There’s more news from the Holstein folks. This time it’s about the winners of their Women’s Scholarships.
Dairy Group Cooperation Down Under
Getting more bang for their buck only makes sense to these Australia and New Zealand groups. Makes sense to me too.
Trying For Make Allowance Compromise
There’s just no easy way to summarize some of the issues facing dairy producers. Take this one on the “make allowance” problem. The National Milk Processors Federation is still trying to create a compromise on the situation.
She Drove Away After 3-A-Day
The Midwest Dairy Association has been very generous with their latest “3-A-Day/Drive Away Sweepstakes” promotion.
Packers Tailgate Party Planned
It looks like we’re all invited to a tailgate party by the Dairy Business Association. It doesn’t matter if you’re a member or not either. So why not enjoy a Green Bay Packers game with dairy industry friends?