This edition of the Milking Parlor podcast focuses on what is being done on the national level to address the current dairy industry crisis. From congressional actions to USDA to the dairy industry itself, we hear from Congressman John Boccieri, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, University of Wisconsin Ag Economist Dr. Bruce Jones and National Milk Producers Federation … Read More
Live Robotic Milking Demo Featured at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
The 2009 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show will be such a unique opportunity for dairy farmers to see the latest in dairy technology and more! Held September 15,16 &17, at Canada’s Outdoor Park, in Woodstock, Ontario, the ishow will be the first time in North America,a live robotic milking demonstration will be featured. Showcased by the Lely Astronaut A3 Robotic Milking … Read More
Get Your Free Mocha!
Participating McDonald’s are treating customers to a free sample of iced or hot Mocha every Monday until August 3! Start your working week with the sweet side of espresso – and the boost of milk! Did you know that these specialty coffee-house drinks consist of up to 80 percent milk? “Free Mocha Monday” will be valid from 7:00 a.m. to … Read More
Faria is New Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Chelsi Faria of Tipton, Calif. for being crowned the 2009-10 Dairy Princess of the California Milk Advisory Board‘s District 9. Faria will represent the California Dairy Industry throughout the coming year. Chelsi is from District 9, which includes Tulare County. As Dairy Princess she will play an important role on the Communications Services team of the California Milk … Read More
NAIDC elects board members, executive committee
The North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) board of directors elected four new members on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. NAIDC was established in 2002 as a management contest to incorporate all phases of a specific dairy business. It strives to incorporate a higher-learning atmosphere with practical application to help prepare students for careers in the dairy industry. New board members … Read More
Griswold Named DBA Director of Business Development
The Dairy Business Association (DBA) is pleased to announce Tim Griswold as their Director of Business Development. In this newly created position, Griswold will focus on bringing DBA membership benefits to more businesses – both dairy producers and corporate businesses. Griswold will also assist DBA Executive Director Laurie Fischer with communicating dairy industry issues to legislators and regulators. Griswold comes … Read More
June Declared Real California Milk Month
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially claimed June Real California Milk Month in honor of national June Dairy Month! Read his proclamation below, and be sure to support your local dairy farmers! California’s dairy industry has long had a significant role in our economy and agricultural legacy. Our state produces more milk, ice cream, butter and yogurt than any other, … Read More
Nominate an Innovative Dairy Farmer
Do you know an innovative dairy farmer? Then, nominate them for the Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, an annual award co-sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Dairy Today magazine. The winner will be honored at the 2010 Dairy Forum, January 17-21 at the Arizona Biltmore and Spa in Phoenix. The deadline for nominations is October 2, … Read More
Mayfield Dairy Farms Produces 2008 MooFest Winner's Ice Cream Flavor
Mmm…ice cream. There is nothing better is there? I wish I could have been at the MooFest, where participants worked to make new ice cream flavors. Last year’s winner, Alex Minge, has teamed up with Mayfield Dairy Farms to produce his prize flavor, “Moo-lonaire’s Java. MooFest, a celebration of the dairy industry that brought in more than 12,000 people to … Read More
CWT Auditors Begin Visits
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT)’s field auditors have begun visiting the 388 farms that have been tentatively accepted in the program’s seventh herd retirement, as they initiate the process this week of removing nearly 103,000 cows that produced two billion pounds of milk last year. CWT officials released more detailed information about the size and scope of the self-help program’s largest-ever … Read More