Congratulations to Craig Lang, Brooklyn, Iowa on being awarded the 2009 Ralph Keeling Leadership Award by the Iowa State Dairy Association. Lang is a dairy farmer and President of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF). “It is a real honor to receive this award,” says Lang. “The dairy industry is very important to Iowa and I enjoy working with Iowa’s … Read More
Vilsack Announces Immediate Increase
Glad to hear a little bit of good news for our country’s struggling dairy farmers! Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today announced that the Obama Administration is taking immediate action to support struggling dairy farmers by increasing the amount paid for dairy products through the Dairy Product Price Support Program (DPPSP). USDA estimates show that these increases, which will be in place … Read More
Dairy Cattle Vaccine Now Available
Our latest sponsor here on World Dairy Diary, Ft. Dodge Animal Health, has announced that it has inventory of its PYRAMID® 10 vaccine. This is the one that will help producers protect their cattle from major bovine diseases. PYRAMID 10 is a highly effective, single-dose vaccine that provides protection against 10 respiratory and reproductive bovine diseases, including infectious bovine rhinotracheitis … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Market reaction to USDA’s increased purchase prices was instant Friday morning with block cheese jumping 6 cents and barrels up 7 cents. The block price closed at $1.2850 per pound, up 8 1/2-cents on the week but 2 1/2-cents below the new temporary support price, and 55 cents below a year ago when the blocks … Read More
Ohio State Farm Butter Sculpture Salutes State's Dairy Farmers
The 2009 Ohio State Fair Butter Sculpture showcases “the people behind the product,” Ohio’s dairy farmers. To see the buttery art for yourself, visit the Ohio State Fair, July 29-Aug. 9. “While many things about modern agriculture have changed with the times, dairy farmers’ commitment to caring for their animals remains a top priority,” said Scott E. Higgins, CEO for … Read More
Vilsack Committed to Temporary Dairy Relief
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, has committed to temporarily raise the price the federal Department of Agriculture will pay for dairy products, providing the director of the U.S. Office of Management and the Budget approves the move. In a meeting with U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and other senators Wednesday, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack agreed to raise the … Read More
Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus to be Reinstated
As dairy farmers throughout the country continue to face a pressing financial crisis in their industry, dozens of members of the House of Representatives announced Wednesday that they will reform and reactivate the Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus. Led by Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Joe Courtney (CT), Peter Welch (VT), Devin Nunes (CA) and Tim Walz (MN), and joined by Caucus Vice … Read More
Iowa Dairy Farmer Testifies
America’s dairy producers find themselves in a “price-cost squeeze” between plummeting milk prices and feed costs that have remained high. Several public and private assistance initiatives are in place, but relief is not yet being fully felt at the farm gate, an Iowa dairy farmer today told a House Agriculture subcommittee. Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Lang, partner in a … Read More
The Cheese Lady Carves Her Way Into Wis. Cheese
The residents of Somers, Wis. were given a cheesy treat this past week when they visited their local Sam’s Club. Four Wisconsin cheesemakers sampled their creative masterpieces while Sarah “The Cheese Lady” used her unique artistic talent to bring extra attention to the hand-crafted cheeses. Local cheesemakers included: Meister Cheese Company of Muscoda, Wis. – 3 Alarm Monterey Jack; Park … Read More
New Research Suggests Milk Drinking Lessens Illness
New research undertaken by the Universities of Reading, Cardiff and Bristol has found that drinking milk can lessen the chances of dying from illnesses such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke by up to 15-20 %. The study, led by Professor Peter Elwood (Cardiff University) together with Professor Ian Givens from the University of Reading’s Food Chain and Health … Read More