Registered Holstein show management across the U.S. can now access new lists of national and qualified judges. Created by the Holstein Association USA, the list will help in the selection of judges for shows. “These lists were developed to showcase the best judges the United States has to offer,” says James Burdette, Holstein Association USA director from Mercersburg, Pa. and … Read More
Minnesota Farmers Offered Timberwolves Tickets
If you are a Minnesota dairy farmer looking for a fun, family outing, then you should join the Midwest Dairy Association at a Timberwolves (Minnesota’s NBA team) game. A promotion effort that will bring 250 dairy producers to a Timberwolves game Saturday, Dec. 5, also rewards consumers who buy $10 worth of dairy products at Rainbow Foods. Midwest Dairy has … Read More
More Dairy Products For Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
It sure sounds like Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica did very well in the cattle market with their acquisition of a portion of Ft. Dodge Animal Health. To tell us about is Tim Bettington, Director Livestock Marketing. I spoke with him at their recent media day in St. Joseph, MO. He says that although BIVI has been a long standing player in … Read More
Dairy Checkoff 2009 Successes
The dairy checkoff has taken dramatic steps to increase dairy sales in the short term, while building for the long term, in response to dairy farming’s 2009 economic crisis, according to Tom Gallagher, chief executive officer of Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff. Gallagher spoke at the 2009 National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB)/United Dairy … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review The cash cheese market showed more strength during the shortened Thanksgiving week. The blocks gained five cents, to close at $1.65 per pound, but that’s still 15 1/4-cents below a year ago. Barrels gained a penny, to close at $1.51, 28-cents below a year ago and 14 cents below the blocks. Three cars of block … Read More
Tweet Thanks to Farmers
Today is #thankafarmer day on Twitter. Many agriculture advocates are taking part in tweeting the hashtag #thankafarmer today from 10 am through 12 pm CST. Twitter users are also expressing their gratitude with a #thankafarmer twibbon. The twitter efforts are just a small way to recognize and thank farmers for the abundant food they provide that is both safe and … Read More
Organic Dairy Farmers Create Brand: MooMilk
Molly Line at Fox News recently posted a report on a new brand of organic milk called MooMilk. MooMilk will be sold in Maine and New Hampshire to start but, the farmers hope to eventually distribute throughout New England. Check it out! In the midst of a crisis hitting the nation’s dairy industry a group of organic farmers in Maine, … Read More
US House Considers Bill to Help Dairy Farmers
What do you think about this recent bill introduced to assist dairy producers and help eliminate milk hauling fees? This bill was introduced by Congressman Chris Carney, who supported a House measure earlier this year to secure $350 million in assistance for the dairy industry, legislation that was signed into law by the president on October 21, 2009. As reported … Read More
What's Your Wisconsin Cheese?
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Wisconsin Cheese have launched a new, interactive website for cheese-lovers! Called “Cheese for Me”, the site takes your answers to several questions and will select a cheese for you based on your flavor preferences, style and sense of adventure. My cheese selection was “Wisconsin Monterey Jack,” because it is a versatile but reliable standby … Read More