These two young men from Sussex have a sense of humor, a video camera and a dairy farm. The result? “From Sussex and I Know It.” http://youtu.be/v41sEavtJ3E
Darigold Closing Plant
Darigold, Inc. is closing its Salt Lake City milk processing plant by the end of July, laying off 96 employees. Darigold purchased the old Cream o’ Weber plant in the fall of 2010, but intense competition from other producers and rising costs have forced its closure, company officials said. Products, however, will still be available in Utah grocery stores, such … Read More
Fonterra Wants to Increase Milk Supply
The Australian Fonterra is seeking to add an extra 100 million litres of milk supply in the coming season. Fonterra Ingredients Australia managing director Simon Bromell anticipated the extra milk would come from a combination of increased supply from existing suppliers and new suppliers it expects to attract during the season. The 100mL target is the equivalent of the annual … Read More
Like SLIP Plate Sweepstakes
A 95-year-old graphite company is reaching out to let more industries know about the advantages of their dry film lubricants. SLIP Plate is a Superior Graphite product that was developed in 1975 for the railroad industry as a natural lubricant that would stand up to weather and other environmental conditions. The dry film coating was not affected by temperature extremes, … Read More
Cutting Price to Deal with Surplus
The staff at Dairy Herd Network recently reported this article: A New York-based dairy cooperative is cutting the price paid to members, citing a surge in the milk supply since the beginning of the year. “This is something we have done on rare occasions and only do if it is absolutely needed,” according to a memo from top brass at … Read More
NMC to Hold Regional Meeting
The National Mastitis Council invites dairy enthusiasts to attend its Regional Meeting celebrating another year of dedication to reducing mastitis and enhancing milk quality. The meeting is open to dairy farmers and their employees, veterinarians, university researchers and extension specialists, milk quality specialists, dairy advisors and students. It will take place on August 15-16, 2012 at the Holiday Inn City … Read More
Labor Department Drops Child Farm Labor Rule
The U.S. Labor Department has officially withdrawn proposed rules that would have prevented many young people from working on farms and ranches. “The Obama administration is firmly committed to promoting family farmers and respecting the rural way of life, especially the role that parents and other family members play in passing those traditions down through the generations,” said the department … Read More
CRV Adds 11 Proven Sires
CRV was pleased with the results of the April 2012 sire evaluations. The addition of 11 InSire genomically selected bulls adds a whole crew of genetics to be harvested for US and global dairy producers. Sires specialized with increasing milk solids, improving health and fertility, and functional type are the main fields of expertise. Leading out the new additions for … Read More
Scholarships Available
Applications are now being accepted for National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) scholarship program. Materials must be received no later than May 4, 2012. To qualify for an NMPF scholarship, applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in the United States and must follow all instructions in the application form. Completed applications will consist of an information form, … Read More
PepsiCo: US dairy products market is ‘nowhere near its full potential’
The US market for dairy “remains largely untapped”, according to PepsiCo, which is pumping $206m into a new US facility to make yogurts and other dairy products as part of a joint venture with Müller.