Here’s a fun video from “Neil.” It’s called Magic Milk, and shows a neat trick you can create with milk, food coloring and dish soap. Check it out! Magic MilkNeil Steiner | MySpace Video
Heart of Manure Perfect Gift
Here’s a light-hearted (pun intended!) story from Tim Engstrom at the Albert Lea Tribune. A farmer in Minnesota has created a unique gift for his wife – a Valentine’s Day heart…made from manure! Following plans he jotted on scratch paper, Bruce Andersland drove his tractor and manure spreader earlier this week in the special shape for his wife, Beth. On … Read More
ANIMART Donates $1,000 to DBA
ANIMART, Inc., which provides animal health products and veterinary supplies, in addition to show equipment and supplies, to dairy and livestock producers, recently donated more than $1,000 to the Dairy Business Association (DBA). DBA is a producer-driven organization working to assure that dairy producers, large and small, remain an active, thriving part of Wisconsin’s economy by fostering a positive business … Read More
Wis. Dairy Business Association Announces Newly Elected Directors
The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association announces results from their board of directors elections, held during their Annual Business Conference’s annual meeting. Re-elected for a third term was corporate member Greg Steele. Newly elected dairy producers include Gordon Speirs and Dr. Gordon A. Jones. Greg Steele is a Vice President of Agribusiness Capital with AgStar Financial Services. His focus is working … Read More
Sign-Up for Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference
Sign-up today for the 2010 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference, March 23-25 in Lexington, Ky. The conference, presented by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association, will feature leading researchers, academia and business professionals in the dairy calf and heifer industry sharing their expertise with producers. Topics range from practical applications such as vaccinations, colostrum management and biosecurity, to broader issues … Read More
'Million' Calf will Benefit Wis. Foundation
The Breunig family of Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, located in Wisconsin, has donated a top-notch Registered Holstein calf for a March 16 auction to benefit the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation. The Holstein calf, Jenny-Lou Million 2719 will be part of the Benefit Auction during the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin’s (PDPW) Business Conference March 16 & 17 in Madison, Wis. … Read More
10,000 Pizzas Delivered to Iraq Troops
America’s Dairy Farmers have partnered with ‘Pizza 4 Patriots’ to deliver more than 10,000 pizzas and 7,000 bottles of Honey Milk to some 30,000 servicemen and women stationed in Iraq for the upcoming Super Bowl. Working with DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company and The Original Gino’s East of Chicago and Edwardo’s Natural Pizza, more than 10,000 … Read More
Department of Justice Files Lawsuit
The Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Dean Foods Company challenging its April 2009 acquisition of Foremost Farms USA’s Consumer Products Division. The department said that the merger eliminates substantial competition between the two companies in the sale of milk to schools, grocery stores, convenience stores and other retailers in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. The Department … Read More
Wis. Producers Can Participate in Agriculture Community Engagement
The latest Agriculture Community Engagement (ACE) event is coming to Stevens Point, Wis., on February 25th. ACE events provide a convenient and important venue for constructive engagement among people who seek an environment in which both local communities and agriculture thrive. “ACE helps local officials connect with and understand dairy producers and their businesses. This collaboration improves communication and understanding … Read More