I had the pleasure this morning of conducting the first interview with the new Chairman of the Beef Board. She’s dairy producer, Lucinda Williams. The Board releases some background information on Linda which I’m sharing with you here. Lucinda’s roots to the beef industry date back to life growing up as the daughter of a Colorado cowboy and rancher. Lucinda’s … Read More
Some Dairy Economics From CattleFax
At this year’s Cattle Industry Forum which is held at the Cattle Industry Convention, we heard from three speakers starting with Kevin Good, CattleFax. He made a presentation about the importance of dairy breeds to beef production and the size of herds and the trends for dairy cattle numbers including changes around the country on a regional basis. He talks … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Block and barrel cheese prices strengthened the last week of January. The block price closed Friday morning at $1.15 per pound, up 7 1/2-cents on the week, 2 cents above support, but 65 cents below that week a year ago when blocks jumped 15 cents, to $1.80. Barrel finished the final week of January at … Read More
Don't Forget the Milk on Sunday
No matter who you’re cheering for, make sure you have your milk on Superbowl Sunday! Click here to see behind-the-scenes video and photos.
UK Celebrates National Dairy Week
National Dairy Week 2009, the celebration of dairy and its health and nutritional benefits for people of all ages, is being welcomed by leaders across the UK. The week starts on February 2nd. Jane Kennedy, Minister for Farming and the Environment, said: “UK dairy farmers are doing great work often in very tough circumstances. National Dairy Week is an excellent … Read More
Leprino Foods Will Continue With Cheese Plant
Despite the price of milk “thoroughly collapsing” in the past few months, Leprino Foods of Denver has not changed plans to build a new cheese plant in Greeley. And when complete, it will be the second largest of the nine plants the company has in the U.S., a Leprino official said Wednesday. Mike Reidy, senior vice president of business development … Read More
Whitey McKown Dies
Well-known former Holstein World editor Robert M. “Whitey” McKown died on January 23 in Doylestown, Pa. at the age of 82 following complications from a heart attack. An icon in the Holstein industry, he had traveled to 40 states, Canada, Mexico and Japan during his career which spanned 43 years working with Holstein World readers, advertisers and fellow Holstein enthusiasts. … Read More
Holstein Association USA Reveals Redesigned Web Site
Check out the newly redesigned Holstein Association USA Web site. The new site is more member-friendly, having received a complete overhaul, with the goal of allowing members to access information and do business more easily. Members will still have access to all of the features that they have in the past – the ability to order pedigrees, search for information … Read More
Video Contest Inspires Students
Students in kindergarten through college can enter the National Farm to School Program “Real Food is…” video contest through Feb. 8. The contest is intended to inform, inspire and encourage student advocacy to connect community, food, land and physical environment through Farm-to-Cafeteria programs. The winning videos will be prominently posted on YouTube in the spring and the winning directors will … Read More
Got Milk Creators Offer Healthy Recipes
The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK?, has joined forces with children’s culinary schools statewide to uncover the delicious possibilities of nutritious foods like milk and vegetables — foods essential for healthy growth and development. The recipes developed by the children’s culinary schools have been outlined exclusively online. The partnerships with Piccolo Chef in Culver City, … Read More