Congratulations to Warren and Merry Snodgrass, Orchard, Neb. and Tom, Travis and Todd Serr for being honored at the Nebraska Dairy Convention. The Distinguished Dairyman Award was presented to the Snodgrass family, while the Young Dairyman Award recognized the Serrs. Both awards are named in honor of Philip H. Cole, a Lincoln dairy producer who served as secretary/treasurer of the … Read More
Candidates for WMMB Board
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced 12 nominees for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) Board of Directors 2011 election. To vote, DATCP will distribute mail-in ballots in mid-April to dairy producers who live within the nine affected districts. Producers who do not receive a ballot by April 15 should call Noel Favia at (608) … Read More
Exports May Benefit From Japan Disaster
The earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan has repercussions in a variety of industries. Agriculture is no exception. Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How will Japan disaster affect US exports?” 61% said it will increase exports while 23% said decrease and 17% said no impact. So how has this disaster affected agriculture in Japan? You can learn more in … Read More
Jersey Seeks Manager
National All-Jersey Inc. is seeking a Manager for its wholly owned subsidiary, Jersey Marketing Service. The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership meeting high ethical standards for all company activities, including on-site and online public auction sales (JerseyBid.com), private treaty transactions, cattle and herd appraisal services, and export marketing. This is a full-time position based in the Reynoldsburg, Ohio office, … Read More
Wrap-up from DFA Annual Meeting
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) recently concluded its 13th Annual Meeting. More than 1,300 members and industry guests convened for the meeting, which emphasized the Cooperative’s focus and determination to embrace the need for change in the dairy industry. Mooney’s chairman’s report included an update on DFA’s work with National Milk Producers Federation on the Foundation for the Future … Read More
Crave Brothers Mascarpone Takes Award
Congratulations to the Crave Brothers for several recent awards for their farmstead cheeses! The Crave Brothers award-winning Mascarpone has just earned its twentieth honor. In March, judges at the 2011 United States Championship Cheese Contest recognized Crave Brothers Mascarpone with the Second Place Award in the Open Class Soft Cheeses Category. With 98.85 points, Crave Brothers Mascarpone was the highest-scoring … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted three requests for export assistance from Darigold, Foremost Farms, and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 235 metric tons (518,086 pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The product will be delivered March through June. In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export … Read More
Obie Snider Applications Requested
The All-American Dairy Show is accepting nominations for the 2011 Obie Snider Award through May 31. The award was established to honor a dairy leader who follows in the footsteps of Snider’s character, ethics, service, leadership and professionalism. The award will be presented at the 48th All-American Dairy Show, Sept. 17-22, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center … Read More
Turkey Hill to Use Wind Power
Turkey Hill Dairy will be receiving a quarter of its annual electricity needs from the new wind turbine power project at neighboring Frey Farm. In partnership with PPL Renewable Energy and Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA), the Frey Farm Wind Turbine project includes two wind turbines that will generate about 25 percent of Turkey Hill Dairy’s annual electricity … Read More
New Yogurt Factory in Vermont
A new yogurt manufacturing facility, The Commonwealth Dairy, has opened in Brattleboro, Vt. The 39,000 square-foot plant will produce different yogurt formulations for other companies under a private label, as well as its own all-natural “Green Mountain Creamery” brand. Thirty-three-people work at the plant, which is capable of using 110 million pounds of milk to produce 70 million pounds of … Read More