The Chinese company, Feihe Dairy, Beijing, has been named the “Most Energetic Brand” in the “Top Ten Best Infant Formula” category at the Annual Baby and Infant Industry Ceremony.Feihe is owned by American Dairy, Inc., one of the leading producers and distributors of infant formula, milk powder and soybean and walnut products in China. The Baby and Infant Industry Ceremony … Read More
Ice Cream for a Good Cause
If you happen to be in the New York City area this Saturday (May 3rd), stop by a local Stop & Shop grocery store from 1:00 – 5:00 for an ice cream that will help support families dealing with childhood cancer. During “Scoop Day” Edy’s Ice Cream will donate all proceeds from the promotion to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer … Read More
PEAQ and RFQ
The PEAQ (Predictive Equation for Alfalfa Quality) method was developed around the relative feed value (RFV) which looks at the quantity of fiber. Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional sciences for Pioneer, takes a look at determining not just the quantity of fiber but the digestibility of that fiber through RFQ or relative feed quality testing. Mahanna also comments … Read More
Vermeer Names New Director
Congrats to Joe Michaels who has been named the Forage Segment Director at Vermeer Corporation. Michaels, who previously served as the segment’s sales manager, is now responsible for overall operations and will report directly to corporate management. “Joe’s experience and understanding of the market will be invaluable to Vermeer as we continue to develop and market new and better solutions … Read More
Nestle Hosts Minor League Baseball
Minor baseball parks across the country will be hosting Nestle Drumstick Cones Family Days this summer. Family and fun come together with the famous Nestle Drumstick. The Drumstick events will provide fans with ticket discounts and family activities. Families can have their pictures taken during nationwide Nestle Drumstick Family Days Tour this season, and birthday parties will be part of … Read More
Wis. Welcomes Two New Masters
The cheese state has added two new masters to its rank of 44 certified cheesemakers. Tom Torkelson of Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, Wis. and Bruce Workman of Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, Wis. have completed the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® Program. The program is the only advanced certification program of its kind outside of Europe. The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® Program is administered by … Read More
Jersey Association Announces Honorary Members
More news from the Jersey Association – their board of directors have announced two new Honorary Members: Robert E. McDowell, Raleigh, N.C., and John M. White, Blacksburg, Va. Both recipents will be recognized at the organization’s 140th annual meeting, June 25-28, 2008 in Asheville, N.C. “Honorary Membership is a high distinction previously awarded to only 20 people in the 140-year … Read More
Jersey Applications Due July 1
The American Jersey Cattle Association reminds Juniors that July 1 is the deadline to submit applications for 2008-09 academic scholarships. Applicants must be a junior or life member of the American Jersey Cattle Association upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. A copy of the … Read More
Flavored Milk a Healthy Choice
A new study has added to the evidence that flavored milk is a great choice for children. Not only do flavored milks taste delicious, they are full of essential nutrients. Using national survey data on more than 7,500 2- to 18-year-olds, researchers found that those who drank flavored milk had similar intakes of calcium, vitamin A, potassium and saturated fat … Read More
Farm Bill Update
The Farm Bill extension went down to the wire before President Bush signed another one-week extension that expires May 2. Lawmakers were able to reach a tentative agreement today that legislative aides will work this weekend to hammer out before the new deadline. An intense series of closed-door bargaining sessions over how to pay for the five-year, roughly $280 billion … Read More