Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted two requests from members for assistance in selling butter to customers in Europe and North Africa. The products will be delivered in September and October 2010. Land O’Lakes will receive assistance in exporting 36 metric tons (79,000 pounds) of butter and CDI/Challenge will be assisted in exporting 96 metric tons (212,000 pounds) of butter. Since … Read More
Expo Entries Due by Sept. 1
World Dairy Expo cattle entries will close at midnight (CDT) on Wednesday, September 1. Paper applications must also be postmarked by that date. Animals may still be entered after September 1, but the online entry system will no longer be available. Late entries must be submitted on paper entry forms, and accompanied by appropriate late fees. Late fees for entries … Read More
Leprino to Add New Mozzarella Plant
Leprino Foods will build a new $270 million mozzarella plant in Colorado. The plant and its 500 jobs are expected to produce a major economic uplift to northern Colorado — and help bring the state’s struggling dairy industry back to health. “This is going to be a hell of an economic boon for the state,” said Greg Yando, a regional … Read More
Milking Parlor: New Dairy Research Institute Unveiled
As we told you in the previous post, the dairy industry gets a new tool to help it better research and market its products. Dairy Management Incorporated and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy have announced the formation of the Dairy Research Institute, a non-profit group designed to strengthen the dairy industry’s access to and investment in the technical research … Read More
Dairy Research Institute Formed
Marking another step in the dairy industry’s efforts to accelerate innovation and increase future demand for dairy, Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy recently announced the formation of the Dairy Research Institute™ to strengthen the dairy industry’s access to and investment in the technical research needed to drive demand for dairy products and ingredients, globally. … Read More
Miron Named 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Congratulations to Katie Miron who was crowned the 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way last night! Katie is a 19-year-old college student from Hugo, Minn. As Princess Kay, Miron, who represents Washington County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota’s nearly 4,700 dairy farmers. Katie is the daughter of Fran and Mary Ann Miron of Hugo, and … Read More
Herdsperson Training Offered in Wis.
Herdspersons looking for training should sign up to attend the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Herdsperson Training. Two one-day expert cow care workshops will provide dairy producers with the latest information and techniques related to caring more for the first ladies of the parlor. The first Herdsperson Training is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14, in Wisconsin Rapids, with the second … Read More
NY State Fair Unveils Butter Sculpture
The New York State Fair opens tomorrow, but today was the fair’s annual butter sculpture unveiling. The sculpture, named “Dairyville 2020,” shows how technology on the dairy farm helps provide for a greener community. It is made of 800 pounds of unsalted butter donated by Wegmans Food Markets. The butter sculpture is sponsored by the American Dairy Association and Dairy … Read More
Growing Conditions and Corn Silage
Jim Smith, Pioneer livestock information manager in Minnesota, discusses the impact of growing conditions on corn for silage. Moisture and heat, depending on stage of growth, have a multitude of effects on nutritional value and readiness of the corn for harvest. Smith also talks about conditions in the northern Corn Belt. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived … Read More
Fuel Up to Play 60 to Begin Second Year
Have you heard about Fuel Up to Play 60 yet? This in-school nutrition and physical activity campaign is partially funded by America’s dairy producers, through their investment in the dairy checkoff. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a partnership between the National Dairy Council® (NDC), the nutrition research and education arm of the dairy checkoff, and the National Football League® … Read More