World Dairy Diary

Register Today for DCHA Conference

News Editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:33:05 +0000

The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) will be “Creating Golden Opportunities” at the 2012 Conference, March 20-21, 2012, in Visalia, Calif. Conference highlights include: Three highly instructive wet labs, over 20 breakout sessions, sessions in Spanish on Tuesday, California farm tour, and a first-class trade show. Online registration is now open. Below are just [...]

New Mozzarella Plant to be Built in Idaho

News Editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:24:26 +0000

The Lactalis American Group, a division of the French conglomerate Groupe Lactalis has announced plans to build a 61,300-square-foot plant that will produce fresh mozzarella in Nampa, Idaho. The plant will be operating by spring 2013. “This is a great day for Lactalis, particularly for the Nampa team,” said Jean Paul Quiblier, vice president of [...]

Alltech Offers Virtual Dairy Tour at World Ag Expo

Cindy Zimmerman — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:50:28 +0000

Visitors to World Ag Expo in Tulare, California next week can tour a dairy farm without ever leaving the show. Alltech is offering the opportunity for a virtual farm tour highlighting the Tony DeGroot Dairy of Hanford, Calif. The focus topic will be the farm’s nutrition management, including their use of DEMPTM. The virtual tour [...]

Dairy Producer is NCBA President-Elect

Cindy Zimmerman — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:28:28 +0000

Meet the new officers of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The three were elected at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville. From left to right, they are: President J.D. Alexander from Pilger, Nebraska; President-Elect Scott George from Cody, Wyoming; and Vice President Bob McCan of Victoria, Texas. President-elect Scott George is primarily a dairyman [...]

Dr. Fox Joins Diamond V

News Editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:57:11 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Lance Fox, the new Dairy Field Technical Specialist for Diamond V®, the global leader in fermentation technology. Dr. Fox will provide sales and technical support as well as have key account responsibilities in Wisconsin. Dr. Fox is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – School of Veterinary Medicine. Most recently, Dr. Fox [...]

Holstein Judges Conference Slated

News Editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:52:49 +0000

Registration is now available for the 2012 Holstein Association USA Judges Conference, slated for April 15, in Syracuse, N.Y., in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the conference will include placing heifer and cow classes, as well as classroom discussion time. Holstein Association USA Judges Conferences [...]

Most Don’t Like Proposed Egg Products Inspection Legislation

Chuck — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:39 +0000

In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “What do you think about the proposed Egg Products Inspection legislation?”. I was surprised to find that although 59% said Dangerous precedent for livestock production, 41% said Necessary to save egg farming industry. Kind of a divided reaction. Does this surprise you? Our new ZimmPoll is now [...]

Raney and Reinfords Win Pacesetter Award

News Editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:57:49 +0000

Congratulations to Ken Raney and Reinford Farms, Inc., both who will receive the Pacesetter Award from the Center for Dairy Excellence at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on Feb. 9. The Pacesetter Award recognizes individuals who work to build a positive image of the Pennsylvania dairy industry to create a prosperous, marketable future for producers and [...]

CWT Export Update

News Editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:51:41 +0000

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 35 requests for export assistance from Bongards, Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Foremost Farms, Land O’Lakes, Upstate-Niagara subsidiary O-AT-KA and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 1,707 metric tons (3.763 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese and 1,547 metric tons (3.411 million pounds) of butter to customers [...]

POET Offers Low-Fat Distillers Grains for Dairy Cows

Cindy Zimmerman — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:37:39 +0000

South Dakota-based ethanol producer POET is targeting dairy producers with the introduction of a new low-fat distillers grains product. POET notes that research indicates its new Dakota Gold Low Fat dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) can be fed to dairy cattle at a higher inclusion rate than traditional DDGS. According to Kip Karges, PhD, [...]

Nicks Sports Milk Mustache

News Editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:08:38 +0000

The New York Giants were the winners of the Super Bowl title, and wide receiver, Hakeem Nicks is the winner of a milk mustache! He reminds us all, “it’s just not breakfast without milk.” Did you power up with milk this morning? “Nice Finish. Victory tastes sweet, but training for next year starts at breakfast [...]

Dairy Expo Makes Lists

News Editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:58:40 +0000

World Dairy Expo has been listed #12 by EXPO Magazine in their Top 25 Fast-Growing Shows of 2011. This ranking concentrates on performance metrics, conferences and expos that implement new strategies, innovative ways of showcasing exhibitors, blockbuster growth, and use of new media and IT. Eight metrics are used to compare trade shows including square [...]

Airoso Family Hosts First Cattle Sale at Ag Expo

News Editor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:18 +0000

The Airoso family will celebrate its 100th anniversary of dairying in California with a dairy consignment sale at World Ag Expo in Tulare on February 16. The sale, which will showcase some of the best genetic opportunities that Holstein and Jersey breeds have to offer, is the first-ever dairy sale at World Ag Expo. All [...]

Safety Recognition Award Seeks Nominations

News Editor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:32:37 +0000

The International Dairy Foods Association is now accepting applications for the eighth annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards, a program that honors facilities for outstanding worker safety performance. Award winners will be notified this fall and featured in the “Dairy Field Reports” section of Dairy Foods magazine, which co-sponsors the safety awards program. “We know [...]

Weisz Wins Scholarship

News Editor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:21:33 +0000

Congratulations to Laura Weisz, of Hillman, Minn., for being awarded the 2011 National Dairy Shrine (NDS)/Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), Milk Marketing $1,500 Scholarship. Weisz is one of eight undergraduate students that earned $1,000 scholarships made possible by DMI and NDS to encourage students to pursue careers in dairy product marketing. Weisz is an animal science [...]

Cattle Industry Pleased with Child Farm Labor Rule Decision

Cindy Zimmerman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:34:40 +0000

Just prior to the opening general session of the Cattle Industry Convention this week, the U.S. Labor Department announced that a proposal which would have barred children from many on-farm tasks will be revised to allow broader exemptions for parents who own or run agricultural operations. “I’ve got a news flash for all of you,” [...]

Super Bowl Got Milk Ad

News Editor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:21:39 +0000

It’s a battle between Wes Welker, of the New England Patriots and Hakeem Nicks, of the New York Giants! Which team do you think will win the Super Bowl? “This Sunday, we’re pouring it on. The biggest game of our lives deserves the best breakfast. Milk’s got the nutrients we need to start our day [...]

Bel Brands to Build Plant in S.D.

News Editor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:01:33 +0000

Bel Brands USA will build a 170,000-square-foot facility in Brookings, S.D. to produce its Mini Babybel product. It’s one of the biggest capital investments in recent South Dakota history, and expected to have a $500 million annual economic jolt. It’s also expected to lead to research, internship and career opportunities for South Dakota State University [...]

Greek Yogurt is Part of the Bet

News Editor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:55:52 +0000

Each year, the heads of state of the two football teams place a bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl. This year, New York’s Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has placed Greek yogurt as his bet. When the Giants beat the Patriots, Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts will be sending to a New York food [...]

A Need For More Clean Renewable Energy

Chuck — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:38 +0000

In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “Do you agree with President Obama’s call for more clean (renewable) energy?” Overwhelmingly, the answer was Yes at 74%, however, there were 24% saying no. Feel free to comment on the reason for your choice. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “What do [...]

New Tool Available for Pa. Dairy Farmers

News Editor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:05:00 +0000

Pennsylvania dairy producers can access a new tool to assess employee relations and development through the Dairy Decisions Consultant, or DDC, Program administered by the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence. “Dairy farm families invest a substantial amount of time and money into farm employees,” said John Frey, executive director of the center. “That investment can [...]

Dairy Checkoff Partnerships Spark Pizza, Cheese Sales Growth

News Editor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:59:17 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest pizza delivery day of the year. Through a partnership between the dairy checkoff and leading pizza companies, dairy producers are capitalizing on this opportunity to grow cheese sales on Game Day, as Brian Baxter reports. Just a few years ago, pizza category sales were in decline, but Tom Gallagher [...]

Milk Has Brain Health Benefits

News Editor — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:05:51 +0000

A study, published in the International Dairy Journal, showed adults who consumed dairy products at least five or six times a week did far better in memory tests compared with those who rarely ate or drank them. The researchers said: ‘New and emerging brain health benefits are just one more reason to start each day [...]

CWT Export Update

News Editor — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:02:42 +0000

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 17 requests for export assistance from Bongards, Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Land O’Lakes, Upstate Niagara subsidiary O-At-Ka and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 1,288 metric tons (2.840 million pounds) of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese and 4,969 metric tons (10.955 million pounds) of [...]

Fuel Up to Play 60 for the Super Bowl

Cindy Zimmerman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:59:50 +0000

Whether you like the Patriots or the Giants – or neither one – Super Bowl time is a great opportunity to highlight the powerful partnership that dairy farmers, through their checkoff program, have forged with the National Football League. The “Fuel Up to Play 60″ program encourages young people to get 60 minutes of activity [...]

Veterninarian Continuing Education Scholarship Available

News Editor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:25:33 +0000

Large animal veterinarians should apply for AgriLabs scholarship for post-graduate continuing education efforts. In collaboration with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), AgriLabs is offering an award to two veterinarians, one beef and one dairy. Named as a tribute to Bruce Wren, D.V.M., each award will provide $5,000 for professional-development training so these practitioners [...]

Merck to Work with UMC

News Editor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:20:47 +0000

Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) has announced a signed agreement with the Department of Medical Microbiology of the University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht University to embark on the development of innovative vaccination strategies against bacterial udder infections (mastitis) in [...]

NMPF Pleased with School Lunch Changes

News Editor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:45:42 +0000

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is pleased with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s updated school meal standards that continue to stress the nutritional benefits of low-fat and fat-free milk and dairy products. A final version of those standards was released Wednesday by the USDA following more than a year of public comment and review. [...]

Enriched Milk Could Ease Gout

News Editor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:39:16 +0000

A new study shows that people who drank an enriched skim milk shake made from powdered milk and additional dairy components had fewer gout attacks and less painful symptoms. Previous research has already shown that people whose diet is low in dairy products are more likely to develop gout. But researchers say this is the [...]

Proposed Child Labor Ag Reg Changes Not Good For Farming

Chuck — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:55:41 +0000

Our latest ZimmPoll asked a very timely question since it’s on a topic that is the subject of a cover story on USA Today. We asked, “How will proposed changes to child labor in agriculture regulations affect farms?” Seventy percent said Negatively, seventeen percent said No Effect and only thirteen percent said Positively. You may [...]