Have you subscribed yet to the Penn State University Youtube channel? The University has some great videos, especially two that feature dairy. Check them out and be sure to suscribe! The Penn State Creamery, From Cow to Cone A Creamery ice cream is a tradition for generations of Penn Stater’s and their guests. But there’s more than meets the eye, … Read More
Pa. Center Offers Grants
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence is offering $1,500 “Cash Projection and Business Budgeting” grant to assist dairy producers struggling to manage cash flow in a cash-negative milk sales environment. The 40 grants are being made available as an initiative of the Pennsylvania Dairy Task Force’s Business Management Committee through a federal grant. “As many producers struggle with negative cash … Read More
Vilsack to Help Dairy?
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signaled Wednesday that he may take measures to put more dairy products in federal nutrition programs, possibly easing the blow of falling milk prices on dairy farmers. But he was less enthusiastic about boosting exports, which could lead to complaints from U.S. trade partners. In a press conference, Mr. Vilsack said he would not comment about … Read More
Free Placemats Offered
The folks at the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program (PDPP) are offering free paper placemats to dairy producers that celebrate the dairy farmers of the Keystone state. Be sure to get yours today for your next community banquet, meeting or farm tour! Developed by PDPP, the full-color, two-sided placemats share the story of Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers on one side and offer … Read More
Chinese Producers Arrested
The two Chinese producers who tainted their fresh milk that was then used in the production of infant milk formula have been arrested and could face death if convicted, according to China Daily, the state-run newspaper. China’s Health Ministry said that two infants have died and 1,253 babies were sickened by the tainted formula, including 340 who are hospitalized and … Read More
Matanuska Maid For Sale
A state-owned, closed dairy plant in Alaska is for sale again. The historic Matanuska Maiddairy plant in Anchorage will be on the market starting in July through August 21st, with a minimum bid of $1.5 million. The now-defunct plant on Northern Lights Boulevard and the 1.42 acres it sits on will be put up for sale in a sealed bid … Read More
Ground-Breaking Dairy Sustainability Summit
A ground-breaking meeting was taking place in Arkansas, a meeting with the potential to change the dairy industry. Called the Sustainability Summit for U.S. Dairy, this innovative meeting-of-the-minds was sponsored by Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), representing processors and manufacturers, and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) representing dairy cooperatives. The Summit was held in … Read More
Sustainability Initiative Developed
Three national dairy organizations — Dairy Management Inc.(DMI), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IFDA) have launched a new comprehensive sustainability initiative that will encourage industry innovations, improve environmental performance and position the industry for future marketplace demands. “The dairy industry recognizes the growing number of people who care about the health and environmental impact … Read More
German Dairy Farmers Boycotting
Dairy farmers in Germany are dumping their milk to boycott the declining price paid to them for their production. While global food prices have soared, milk prices here have fallen by almost a third this year, the Federation of German Dairy Farmers said, in part because the European Union decided to raise its production quotas. Prices fell even as milk … Read More
Expansion Planned at N.Y. Dairy
A New York based dairy, Ultra Dairy LLC is planning to almost double its plant size this year. The move will create 70 jobs for the DeWitt, N.Y. company, a spin-off of Byrne Dairy Inc. Plans include a 46,000-square-foot addition to the existing building. Nicholas Marsella, chief operating officer and senior vice president of Byrne Dairy, said construction will start … Read More