Final Episode Of 'Jon & Kate' Airs Nov 24, 2009
Then, with Kate, they visited a local dairy farm, for what she emotionally noted was the series' last shoot. Those were the sort of heartwarming activities that had won "Jon & Kate" a devoted following when it premiered two years ago. (Click2Houston, TX)
Britannia Industries registers subdued performance Nov 24, 2009
The foods company, which operates in the bakery and dairy products category, earns 80% of its revenues from biscuits ... While the company continues to gear up for competition in the biscuits category, its quite bullish on its dairy business ... Its non-biscuit portfolio comprising breads, cakes and dairy products has seen a faster growth in the past four years. (India Times)
Nextin THE City Nov 24, 2009
In his book Yes, You Can Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, he explains how a diet free of processed vegetable oils, dairy products, meat, chicken and fish can arrest and prevent coronary problems. Along with preparing heart-healthy meals, Cramer teaches vegan cooking classes in a private facility and does one-on-one coaching and/or group lessons in people s own kitchens. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Thanksgiving Recipes Nov 24, 2009
Here is an atypical mashed potato recipe - no dairy, but SUPER tasty. http://miocibo. (CBS News)
Al Roker's new book: This time, the TV weatherman did it Nov 24, 2009
He has eliminated gluten, dairy, alcohol, caffeine and sugar from his diet. This morning, he's drinking a strawberry smoothie and chewing on dates. (USA Today -- Life)
Modern-day farmer Nov 23, 2009
He also sells milk and eggs from a South Carolina dairy. "I was justifying living in paradise," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nathes to tell story of dairying during winter of '09-'10 (10) Nov 23, 2009
Nathes to tell story of dairying during winter of '09-'10 ... Jeron Nathe and his family dairy farm near Melrose, Minn ... A five-generation farm family will share a glimpse into dairy production this winter. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Ratio of Antibiotics in Milk Replacers Being Changed Nov 23, 2009
By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST. Dairy producers who feed milk replacer might want to alter their calf nutrition programs ... The change could be a big deal for dairy farmers and people who custom raise calves because 65 percent of all solutions fed to calves use Neo-Terra to prevent bacterial scours, says McDonough. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Swing 10 Parlor Uniquely Situated in Center of Barn Nov 23, 2009
Bonduel dairy producers featured this week on Agri-View s front page, they love the retrofit swing-10 pit parlor they put in the middle of their former tiestall barn last year ... November 17Over the past year dairy farmers have been agonizing over and living with milk prices well under the. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Reduce Lameness With a Freestall Alternative Nov 23, 2009
According to Marcia Endres, associate professor of dairy science at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, The producers that are introducing compost barns nowadays are usually running smaller operations or have a large freestall operation and want to add a compost barn for cows that don t get along quite as well in a freestall. Endres has specialized in research dealing with dairy management welfare and behavior for the past six years ... November 17Over the past year dairy farmers have been... (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their $290 Million Before Christmas Nov 23, 2009
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their 290 Million Before Christmas. By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST ... Dairy farmers might get a little extra money before Christmas. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
The Parenting Place Nov 23, 2009
Patty Sullivan is stumped by the dairy case ... With soy, rice and almond milks suddenly mainstream fare, the dairy case has become more crowded than a feedlot. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Prices for Thanksgiving menu items have dropped Nov 23, 2009
Dairy prices also have dropped significantly ... Lower fuel costs have helped bring down the price of dairy products, said Paul McGillivray, vice president of sales and merchandising for Wellesley, Mass ... 2008 saw record increases in many food commodities, driven by global demand for dairy, wheat for ethanol and the high costs of transportation based on high fuel prices, McGillivray said in a statement. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Kraft Weighs Higher Cadbury Bid as Rivals Circle: Source Nov 23, 2009
Cadbury, which has slammed Kraft's existing offer as "derisory," has recently attracted greater takeover interest as rivals contemplate how the industry will be reshaped if the maker of Dairy Milk chocolates is acquired. Cadbury is the world's second largest confectioner, but would vault to the top spot in a combination with Kraft, ahead of Mars-Wrigley. (ABC News -- Wire)
Report: UK's Cadbury Won't Bite on Hershey Offer Nov 23, 2009
Britain's Sunday Times cited an unnamed industry source as saying Cadbury is reluctant to do a deal unless Hershey raises its valuation of the company, which makes the Dairy Milk chocolate bar ... About 250 million bars of the company's famous Dairy Milk are sold every year in 33 countries. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sweet as Can Be: How E. Coli Gets Ahead Nov 23, 2009
But, for sugars such as galactose, which is commonly found in dairy produce, around 10 per cent is found in a different ring form called a 'furanose. Initial work on the unknown E. coli transporter by Dr Thomas's team suggested that it was a galactose transporter. (Science Daily)
Late, wet corn harvest in Midwest favors ear mold Nov 23, 2009
Livestock, such as swine, dairy cattle, horses and poultry, are susceptible to certain mycotoxins, according to Greg Lardy, head of NDSU's Animal Sciences Department. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has various advisory levels for each group of livestock and each major mycotoxin. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Will Run For Governor (14) Nov 23, 2009
To most, Wisconsin does not seem to have the same problems managing its money as California, its dairy rival. But the recession has hit Wisconsin harder than most state governments, especially when it comes to lost tax revenues and the size of the hole in its budget. (Agri-View, WI)
Decode your food cravings Nov 23, 2009
Nov. 21: School nutritionists and the dairy industry battle over whether chocolate milk should be served to kids in schools. Msnbc's Alex Witt reports. (MSNBC -- Health)
Wyoming briefs Nov 23, 2009
Under the new law, foods that still must be prepared in licensed kitchens are salsa, relish, salad dressing, home-canned foods, meat and dairy products. Lawmakers mull digital product taxes. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
* Food prices expected to remain stable Nov 23, 2009
Rising global oil and commodity prices, coupled with higher domestic fuel prices and speculation of higher dairy prices, are likely to add inflationary pressure, but retailers and government officials said prices should remain stable in Taiwan ... On market speculation that New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra will soon raise the prices of Anchor-brand butter products to reflect higher oil prices and foreign exchange rates, another hypermarket said there had been no changes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
What's Ahead For Ag Trade? (2) Nov 22, 2009
Worsening economic conditions in developing countries have a disproportionate effect on demand for relatively expensive products such as dairy and meat, as consumers turn to less expensive staples. "The dependence of U.S. exports on economic conditions in developing countries is particularly apparent for bulk commodities such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, whose sales have been especially responsive to macroeconomic turbulence in these countries," these analysts report. (Agri-View, WI)
Dick Peck Picks More Produce Than Just Peppers (2) Nov 22, 2009
By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, July 30, 2009 11:27 AM CDT ... The zoo has pygmy goats, a dairy calf, four kinds of deer, plus pigeons, chickens, ducks, geese, peafowl, pot-bellied pigs, rabbits and Cody, the abrasively braying donkey. (Agri-View, WI)
Ratio of Antibiotics in Milk Replacers Being Changed Nov 22, 2009
By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST. Dairy producers who feed milk replacer might want to alter their calf nutrition programs ... The change could be a big deal for dairy farmers and people who custom raise calves because 65 percent of all solutions fed to calves use Neo-Terra to prevent bacterial scours, says McDonough. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
World Dairy Expo Sept. 30-Oct. 4 (2) Nov 22, 2009
World Dairy Expo Sept. 30-Oct ... Dairy producers and industry representatives from around the globe will converge on Madison, Wisconsin, when World Dairy Expo takes place Sept. 30- Oct. 4 ... For more than four decades, dairy producers have been building bridges and making valuable global connections during the week-long event. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Swing 10 Parlor Uniquely Situated in Center of Barn (2) Nov 22, 2009
Bonduel dairy producers featured this week on Agri-View s front page, they love the retrofit swing-10 pit parlor they put in the middle of their former tiestall barn last year ... November 17Over the past year dairy farmers have been agonizing over and living with milk prices well under the. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Reduce Lameness With a Freestall Alternative Nov 22, 2009
According to Marcia Endres, associate professor of dairy science at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, The producers that are introducing compost barns nowadays are usually running smaller operations or have a large freestall operation and want to add a compost barn for cows that don t get along quite as well in a freestall. Endres has specialized in research dealing with dairy management welfare and behavior for the past six years ... November 17Over the past year dairy farmers have been... (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their $290 Million Before Christmas Nov 22, 2009
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their 290 Million Before Christmas. By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST ... Dairy farmers might get a little extra money before Christmas. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
2 Minnesota farms warned for drug misuse Nov 22, 2009
Federal officials have sent warning letters to two central Minnesota dairy farms for allegedly using high levels of antibiotics in cows ... J&L Dairy, in Clarissa, sent a cow to slaughter in March that was drugged with 129 times the amount of penicillin allowed ... A cow from Evergreen Acres Dairy, LLC, in Paynesville, had more than four times the allowed amount of an antibiotic. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Right Breeding Weight, Energy Important With Dairy Goats Nov 22, 2009
By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:49 PM CST. Good milk production from dairy goats begins with the right genetics and strong, healthy kids ... November 17Over the past year dairy farmers have been agonizing over and living with milk prices well under the. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Inflation at the breakfast table Nov 22, 2009
But the overall increase in milk prices is still below 14% food inflation, says an official at cooperative dairy Amul. That is hardly any consolation. (India Times)
Agri-Tech: Herd Navigator offers computer assistance for managing dairy herds (2) Nov 22, 2009
Agri-Tech: Herd Navigator offers computer assistance for managing dairy herds ... Scientists are close to offering dairy farmers an automated system for detecting changes in the dairy cow ... Imagine a mechanized system that can tell the dairy farmer that a cow is in heat, not getting the correct balance of feed, coming down with mastitis, or in ketosis following calving. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Struggles of S.D. dairy industry impact entire state economy (2) Nov 22, 2009
Struggles of S.D. dairy industry impact entire state economy ... BROOKINGS, S.D. During the first half of 2009, South Dakota dairy producers saw a significant drop in economic activity, even though production as a whole increased ... South Dakota Cooperative Extension dairy specialist Alvaro Garcia said that through the first two quarters of 2009, South Dakota milk production was about 943 million pounds of milk, up from 872 million pounds during the same period in 2008. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
The Parenting Place Nov 22, 2009
Patty Sullivan is stumped by the dairy case ... With soy, rice and almond milks suddenly mainstream fare, the dairy case has become more crowded than a feedlot. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Killer heat wave claims three in Lodi (2) Nov 22, 2009
The record-shattering heat has stressed power systems, killed local dairy cows and prompted city officials to set up a first-ever emergency cool zone at Hutchins Street Square ... Killed cattle faster than farmers could dispose of the cows, leaving decaying carcasses scattered across area dairy farms ... For several weeks, the scorching heat has killed cattle all over San Joaquin County dairy farms, and they're dying too quickly for farmers to dispose of them, Hudson said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Nigerian farms blossom as Zim farmers move on to the land Nov 22, 2009
His dairy farm now has 300 Jersey cows, some of which came from among 800 imported from South Africa to start cattle farms in the region ... They want to give you money for agriculture today and then collect it back after 12 months," he said. Nigeria has set aside 200 billion naira (R10bn) to help commercial farming although the funds have not been forthcoming, slowing down work and potentially affecting next year's crop. But the problems have not deterred other investors from streaming into... (Business Report, South Africa)
Dry Cows Can Benefit From High Bulk, Low Energy (2) Nov 22, 2009
Dry Cows Can Benefit From High Bulk, Low Energy Agri-View: Dairy News ... By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorWednesday, June 10, 2009 3:24 PM CDT ... How to feed dry cows sometimes leaves dairy farmers scratching their heads. (Agri-View, WI)
DATCP Board Listens to Roundtable on Dairy Industry (2) Nov 22, 2009
DATCP Board Listens to Roundtable on Dairy Industry Agri-View: Capitol News ... DATCP Board Listens to Roundtable on Dairy Industry ... At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) board, listened to a lengthy roundtable discussion on the current status of the dairy industry. (Agri-View, WI)
An inland postcard from R.I. Route 102 Nov 22, 2009
The elder Whitford is soft-spoken and gracious, telling visitors about Blueberry Hill s heyday as a dairy farm ... Inside the dark store are all manner of photos of dairy days long gone ... All I know is cows; my father had them, I had them, my son has them, said Whitford, who also worked for many years as a state maintenance man, pointing to a dusty stack of old dairy industry magazines. (Boston Globe)
Raw Milk Sparked Comment and Controversy at Nov. 11 DATCP Board Meeting (7) Nov 22, 2009
We have 13,000 farmers and a 26 billion dairy industry ... A user of raw milk dairy products since 1982, Marlowe said he d never seen anyone get sick from milk produced by properly fed, healthy dairy animals ... Vernon Hershberger, Loganville, described being brought up on a dairy farm where he drank raw milk. (Agri-View, WI)
Hershey's Controlling Trust Pushes $17 Billion Bid for Cadbury, WSJ Says Nov 22, 2009
Cadbury, which makes Creme Eggs and Dairy Milk chocolate, would bring buyers a better platform to bolster its brands in the U.K. and to break into developing markets including India. the Italian maker Nutella, also said this week its interested. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
The future of school lunch programs Nov 22, 2009
The school food service community hopes the focus will remain on providing students access to scientifically based nutrition with balanced meal components of lean protein, low-fat dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains ... Lee's Summit earned national recognition and was awarded 25,000 by the National Dairy Council to further improve and enhance their school nutrition program operations in areas emphasized in Keys to Excellence best practice standards. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
F&N prepared for life without Coca-Cola Nov 21, 2009
Group income is currently derived from four segments soft drinks, dairy products, property and glass containers ... However, since we acquired Nestles canned milk business in Malaysia and Thailand back in 2007, the dairy products division has become the largest contributor to group revenue at 51%, Tan says ... Noteworthy for FY10 will be the construction of a dairy plant on Pulau Indah. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Late, wet corn harvest in Midwest favors ear mold Nov 21, 2009
Livestock, such as swine, dairy cattle, horses and poultry, are susceptible to certain mycotoxins, according to Greg Lardy, head of NDSU's Animal Sciences Department. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has various advisory levels for each group of livestock and each major mycotoxin. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Humane cows come from California Nov 21, 2009
Local dairy farmers highlighted the difference between raising animals for food production and raising them for pets, but they also indicated a willingness to demonstrate humane practices. "We just need to reassure [the public]. We're developing programs to almost where we have third party audits to guarantee to our buyers that we're doing everything environmentally sustainable and animal welfare sustainable," said Tom Mendes, a Riverdale dairy operator ... There are a lot of animal husbandry... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their $290 Million Before Christmas Nov 21, 2009
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their 290 Million Before Christmas. By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST ... Dairy farmers might get a little extra money before Christmas. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Cadbury's Carr Stared Down Goldman and RWE as Preparation for Kraft Duel Nov 21, 2009
Named chairman last year after the maker of Dairy Milk spun off its soft drinks, leaving Cadbury vulnerable to larger acquirers, Carr built his name at during the deal-making frenzy of the 1980s as government deregulated British industry. You get pretty short shrift from Roger if youre trying to get something on the cheap, said , the former head of European investment banking at Merrill Lynch & Co., who faced off against Carr when he advised RWE on its 9. (Bloomberg)
The future of school lunch programs Nov 21, 2009
The school food service community hopes the focus will remain on providing students access to scientifically based nutrition with balanced meal components of lean protein, low-fat dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains ... Lee's Summit earned national recognition and was awarded 25,000 by the National Dairy Council to further improve and enhance their school nutrition program operations in areas emphasized in Keys to Excellence best practice standards. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
USDA adds $50 million in third round of pork purchases Nov 20, 2009
Both the pork and dairy sectors have been in a lengthy downturn because of higher grain prices, faltering consumer demand and other factors. Worries about the H1N1 flu epidemic among overseas customers have added to the strains on the pork side, despite repeated reassurances the disease, though often called "swine flu," has no connection to the safe consumption of pork. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
The Parenting Place Nov 20, 2009
Patty Sullivan is stumped by the dairy case ... With soy, rice and almond milks suddenly mainstream fare, the dairy case has become more crowded than a feedlot. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hebei Sanyuan, CAG agree on split of Sanlu assets Nov 20, 2009
8-percent stake in a dairy producer in Xinxiang city, Henan Province. Beijing Sanyuan Foods said Tuesday that it had risen up to 1 billion yuan by issuing shares to its parent company CAG.. (People's Daily Online, China)
Vegetarians to give food to volunteers for Habitat Nov 20, 2009
Darvalics says recipes will be included - as they'll likely be requested, considering the meals are delicious and put to rest any ideas about vegetarian and vegan (dairy free) food tasting like cardboard. "We want to let people know that vegan food can taste fabulous, and you won't miss the meat," she says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their $290 Million Before Christmas Nov 20, 2009
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their 290 Million Before Christmas. By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST ... Dairy farmers might get a little extra money before Christmas. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Cows Could Be Getting Too Much Protein (74) Nov 20, 2009
Cows Could Be Getting Too Much Protein Agri-View: Dairy News ... It's not just consumers who are contemplating the effects of high-protein diets: dairy farmers are, too ... Dairy cows need adequate protein for milk production, so farmers need to supplement their animals' diets with extra protein. (Agri-View, WI)
Swing 10 Parlor Uniquely Situated in Center of Barn Nov 20, 2009
Bonduel dairy producers featured this week on Agri-View s front page, they love the retrofit swing-10 pit parlor they put in the middle of their former tiestall barn last year ... November 17Over the past year dairy farmers have been agonizing over and living with milk prices well under the. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Buy local, think healthy it tastes sweeter Nov 20, 2009
Buy local, think healthy it tastes sweeter - GreenDAY. The good life: Why eating local tastes sweeter. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Why Czechs Can't Stand Other Czechs Nov 20, 2009
A Czech fable: A poor farmer whose livestock is a single dairy cow goes to the field one morning to milk the cow and discovers that she's dead. He falls to his knees and looks skyward, shaking his fists and cursing God for his misfortune. (Slate)
Nextin THE City Nov 20, 2009
In his book Yes, You Can Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, he explains how a diet free of processed vegetable oils, dairy products, meat, chicken and fish can arrest and prevent coronary problems. Along with preparing heart-healthy meals, Cramer teaches vegan cooking classes in a private facility and does one-on-one coaching and/or group lessons in people s own kitchens. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Diabetes on the rise among Hispanics Nov 20, 2009
Each of these components is also found naturally in common foods, including meats and dairy products, fruits and vegetables. (For more information, visit http://www. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Winter Soups, Chili & Stews Nov 20, 2009
Substitute ground turkey for ground beef, lower salt content and choose low fat dairy options for cream or cheese soups. As long as it's warm, soothing and has a wonderful taste that keeps people coming back for more, it's comfort food. (Suite101.com)
Dairy herd retirements raise concern over cull cow prices (50) Nov 20, 2009
Dairy herd retirements raise concern over cull cow prices ... When one drives by Merrill Farms Dairy near Parker, S.D., everything one expects to see is present: Holstein cows, plenty of feed, a busy parlor, a bustle of activity ... Dairy herd buyouts, or retirements, have occurred three times in 2009 courtesy of Cooperatives Working Together (CWT), a voluntary, producer-funded national program developed by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) to balance milk supply with demand. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Raymonda's countdown to 30 years Nov 20, 2009
1 carton (9 ounces) non dairy whipped topping. 1 cup miniature marshmallows (optional). (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Focus on a merger of farms, tourism Nov 20, 2009
The dairy industry was going through rough times, milk prices were low, and the soil was so rocky all they could grow was hay. But it wasn t until she started dipping into the family savings to pay monthly expenses she realized her husband was right and they had to do something if they wanted to keep the farm in the family. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Test project uses algae to recycle emissions Nov 20, 2009
The environmental benefit of the scheme is not that it permanently removes carbon dioxide emitted by the power stations but that it recycles the emissions by replacing fossil fuels used in transport and animal feed that creates fewer methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle. A CSIRO energy expert, Peter Campbell, said algae recycling was still at an early stage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ratio of Antibiotics in Milk Replacers Being Changed Nov 20, 2009
By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, November 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST. Dairy producers who feed milk replacer might want to alter their calf nutrition programs ... The change could be a big deal for dairy farmers and people who custom raise calves because 65 percent of all solutions fed to calves use Neo-Terra to prevent bacterial scours, says McDonough. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
