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At South Dakota State University, the dairy students pride themselves on their ice cream. The SDSU Dairy Bar sells every flavor imaginable, along with cheese, butter and milk, of course. As a student at SDSU, I have a hard time passing by the Dairy Micro building without stopping by for a quick treat. Did you know that SDSU students invented … Read More

I’ve been disappointed to miss the annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. the last few years. WDD found out today that Tulare-based Valley Agricultural Software has installed Axis Communications wireless cameras in three locations on the grounds so anyone can watch a live stream of the show action until Friday! The photo at right is a screen shot of … Read More

Last year, I competed in the dairy foods contest at South Dakota State University. I reconnected with my high school FFA advisor and had him show me the ropes when it came to identifying impurities and milk and labeling cheeses correctly using taste and texture. It’s a difficult contest to perfect, and it takes a lot of heart to taste … Read More

The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence will offer four free conference calls to help dairy producers manage the period of lower milk prices that is approaching. The calls are part of the Center’s “Mastering the Dairy Business” Conference Call Learning Series in February and March. Each conference call is limited to 35 dairy producers. Registration is required to participate, and … Read More

After attending the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. last week, I’m well aware of the struggles dairy producers are facing in this poor economy. The milk truck keeps coming, but the check keeps getting smaller. Sound familiar? Well, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer wants to help with falling prices. Schumer said USDA should increase its purchases of … Read More

Last week, I attended the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich.  My new friend, Annie Link, spoke at the Partners Program about her agri-tourism business.  Annie is part of a multi-generational dairy operation called SwissLane Dairy Farms that is dedicated to their cows, the community and the environment.  The dairy operation consists of 2,500 cows and 23 family members … Read More

Local elected officials and dairy producers are urged to attend an educational seminar focusing on “Agriculture’s Changing Face – Meeting Environmental and Community Needs.” This valuable one-day forum will be held Thursday, February 19 at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to reach out and participate in constructive dialogue between … Read More