Survey: Wisconsin Home to 180 Dairy Goat Herds Nov 6, 2009
BY RON JOHNSON, DAIRY EDITORThursday, November 5, 2009 4:39 PM CST. Besides being America s Dairyland, Wisconsin is America s Goat Dairyland ... A survey conducted this past September shows that the state is home to 180 dairy goat herds. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Schumpeter: Food fight Nov 6, 2009
It has also stirred up atavistic fears across Britain of a faceless American conglomerate wrecking a great British institution and forcing Britons to give up Dairy Milk chocolate and Creme Eggs in favour of Cheez Whiz and Jell-O. ... Britons have been stuffing themselves with Dairy Milk since 1905, Creme Eggs since 1923 and Crunchies since 1929. (The Economist)
Clean Bill of Health For WMMB Finances Nov 6, 2009
BY RON JOHNSON, DAIRY EDITORThursday, November 5, 2009 4:39 PM CST ... More dairy farmer checkoff money waited to be collected compared to a year earlier ... 363 million from state dairy farmers during its 2009 fiscal year. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Predictions of Reliability Better, Thanks to Genomics Nov 6, 2009
BY RON JOHNSON, DAIRY EDITORThursday, November 5, 2009 4:39 PM CST ... Three breeds of dairy cattle have made gains in their reliability predictions, thanks to genomics ... Kent Weigel, a dairy scientist at UW-Madison, talked about some of those gains during a seminar at the recent World Dairy Expo. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Last Dairy Farm in Kent to Be a 'Classroom' Nov 6, 2009
Litchfield County Times - Last Dairy Farm in Kent to Be a 'Classroom ... The farm has been on the market since March and is the last dairy farm in Kent ... South Kent School was established in 1923 on a former dairy farm and in the early days there were not many activities there in which the boys were not involved, including harvesting crops grown on the farm for the students' consumption. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Elsevier selected as new publisher of the Journal of Dairy Science Nov 5, 2009
Official journal of the American Dairy Science Association. Philadelphia, PA, 4 November 2009 Elsevier, world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, is pleased to announce that beginning in January 2010 (Volume 93, Issue 1) it will assume co-publication of the Journal of Dairy Science, the official journal of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), with the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) ... Established in 1917, the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Winner Crowned in First-Ever New England Dairy Cook-Off(TM) Nov 5, 2009
PORTLAND, Maine -- Katherine Stetson of Bath, NH, outlasted 29 other amateur cooks from across New England on Sunday to take home the $10,000 Grand Prize in the first-ever New England Dairy Cook-Off(TM) Presented by Hood Sour Cream ... Founded in 1846, today Hood is one of the largest branded dairy operators inthe United States ... Hood is the number-one dairy brand in New England, andHood's portfolio of national and super-regional brands and franchise productsincludes Hood, Kemps, Crowley... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
COOK/Veterinarian grew up on dairy farm Nov 5, 2009
While growing up on a dairy farm in Union, Dr. Stacy Turner fell in love with animals and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. After Turner graduated from Union High, she attended Mississippi State University in order to obtain a degree in veterinary medicine and fulfill her childhood dreams. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Kids need nutritious school lunches Nov 5, 2009
He cited the institute's findings that children don't eat enough dark green and dark orange vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat and nonfat dairy products. "This trend puts our children at risk, serious risk, increased risk, for all kinds of increases in obesity-related conditions, like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure, he said. "These are all preventable conditions. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Children Who Often Drink Full-fat Milk Weigh Less, Swedish Research Finds Nov 5, 2009
High levels of vitamin D are found in oily fish, while certain dairy products have been fortified with vitamin D. It can be difficult to obtain sufficient levels of the vitamin through the diet ... Dairy consumption is closely related to calcium levels. (Science Daily)
Reducing Consumption of Glycotoxins From Heat-processing Of Foods Reduces Risk Of Chronic Disease Nov 5, 2009
Dairy products, some. (July 24, 2008) An estimated 19 percent of total energy used in the USA is taken up in the production and supply of food. (Science Daily)
New fuel for debate Nov 5, 2009
Dairy farmers around Hanford weren't happy, because the price of virtually everything they rely on to feed their cows increased. In fact, the soaring commodity prices helped kick-start dairy's slide into a severe, months-long depression it is beginning to climb out of ... So far, the only real impact locally of the move toward biofuels has been a few ethanol plant proposals in Kings County and the higher commodity costs bemoaned by dairy farmers. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Remembering Wally Nov 5, 2009
I don t think we missed but one annual Dunn County Dairy Breakfast during our time together. We were a fixture at the annual Farm Bureau and Menomonie Farmers Union Co-op banquets as well. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Slaughterhouse closed for inhumane treatment Nov 4, 2009
The video shows days-old male calves culled from dairy herds being dragged, kicked, repeatedly shocked with electric prods and apparently cut while still conscious ... Certified organic producerSome in the Vermont dairy industry said they worried the revelations would give an enterprise generally viewed as wholesome a black eye ... "That's not right, that's really nasty," said Paul Stecker, an organic dairy farmer from Cabot, after watching the video on the Humane Society's Web site. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Raymonda's countdown to 30 years Nov 4, 2009
1 carton (9 ounces) non dairy whipped topping. 1 cup miniature marshmallows (optional). (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Foundation helps non-profits on both sides of the border Nov 4, 2009
Another problem they face is paying for the special dietary needs of their autistic children, who benefit greatly from a diet free from wheat, sugar and dairy products. The expensive meals makes it difficult to buy food for the rest of the family, leading FESAC to coordinate with the local food bank on the organization s behalf. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Paying off our global warming sins Nov 4, 2009
His money is going to help fund wind farms and reduce the methane leaking out of dairy farms and landfills ... One method involves dairy farms' converting the methane (a greenhouse gas more than 20 times as potent as carbon dioxide) produced by cow manure into electricity ... Environmental Resources Trust, started by Environmental Defense, actually does site visits to carbon-offset projects, such as methane on dairy farms, to see if they're doing what they say that they are, as well as analyzing... (Salon)
Processed Foods Increase Depression Risk Nov 4, 2009
They compared participants -- all civil servants -- who ate a diet largely based on "whole" foods with a second group who mainly ate fried food, processed meat, high-fat dairy products and sweetened desserts. Taking into account other indicators of a healthy lifestyle such as not smoking and taking physical exercise, those who ate the whole foods had a 26 percent lower risk of depression than those who ate mainly processed foods. (Newsmax)
Kids who have full-fat milk have low BMIs Nov 4, 2009
High levels of vitamin D are found in oily fish, while certain dairy products have been fortified with vitamin D. It can be difficult to obtain sufficient levels of the vitamin through the diet. "We could not determine whether the childrens level of vitamin D is correlated with their consumption of fish, but we did see that those children who ate oily fish, such as salmon and mackerel, at least once a week have higher values of the long-chain fatty acids EPA and DHA in their blood. This shows... (India Times, India)
First Draft Of The Pig: Researchers Sequence Swine Genome Nov 4, 2009
"We are excited to have the swine genome sequence and anticipate this will accelerate the rate of genetic improvement in swine as the bovine sequence is impacting the dairy industry's genetic gains," said Steve Kappes, deputy administrator of Animal Production and Protection for the USDA Agricultural Research Service. "This is a great day for the pig research community," said professor Alan Archibald, of the Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS at the University of Edinburgh. (Science Daily)
The Parenting Place Nov 4, 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)
Talk of the table Nov 3, 2009
Available: Melbourne Meat Company, 419Victoria Street, Brunswick; Big Vic Delicatessen, stall25, dairy hall, Queen Victoria Market. Jicama. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
NPPC Asks Congress To Help Pork Producers Nov 3, 2009
3 billion since September 2007, with producers losing nearly 23 on each hog marketed since then, NPPC President Don Butler told the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry in testimony. Many factors have contributed to the economic crisis, including the unwarranted bans on U.S. pork by some countries, citing fears of the H1N1 flu, Butler pointed out. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Market Forecaster Nov 3, 2009
The bill also pays for USDA to implement Country of Origin Labeling for much of the meat sold in the US. The bill also includes 350 million in emergency aid to dairy farmers ... Higher deferred milk futures, escalating govt dairy price support efforts, lower feed costs, and a cap on bids along with the fifth buyout program in the past 15 months combined to limit interest in the latest round of bids with only 26,000 head accepted--compared to 74,000 in the most recent program during... (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Healthy eating tips Nov 3, 2009
Stocking a kitchen with a cast of figure friendly vegetables, fresh fruit, lean meats, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy is the best foundation for sticking to a weight-loss diet. Have some fall fun at a local farmers market and take advantage of autumn harvests of gorgeous greens, late season tomatoes, tender carrots and crunchy apples. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Cranberry Sorbet Recipe Nov 3, 2009
A proper sorbet recipe has absolutely no dairy, making it a great dessert option for the lactose-intolerant and vegans. The similarities are that they both use fruit and simple syrup. (Suite101.com)
Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Nov 3, 2009
Continuing uncertainty in the general economy and reduced profitability for beef and dairy operators has dampened demand for feed supplement blocks in key Midwestern U.S. markets ... 9 million declined from last year due to slower volume in a difficult beef and dairy economy and the absence of gains from favourable inventory positions that contributed to operating income last year ... Historically, revenue is strongest in the second and third fiscal quarters when the usually cold October through... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Special calling for Special Ed Nov 3, 2009
One that they really enjoy, Allen said, is going to Dairy Queen. "It teaches them to do basic things like exchange money, or find the ketchup," he said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Cropp: Prices Rising, Pulled by Butter, Cheese, Whey Nov 3, 2009
These improved prices are being driven by both the supply of milk and dairy products and improved demand, Cropp explains ... With milk production seasonally lower in September, and schools in session, which increases fluid milk sales, there is less milk available for manufactured dairy products ... The latest dairy product production showed American cheese production for August up just 1. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Economist Compares Today’s Dairy Crisis to That of 1970s Nov 3, 2009
Economist Compares Today s Dairy Crisis to That of 1970s. By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, October 29, 2009 4:19 PM CDT ... If you were dairying between 1972 and 1977, the financial landscape of today might seem all-too-familiar. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Maintain a Positive Image Nov 3, 2009
If you re like me, you sometimes feel like the dairy industryand our profession as dairy producers is under seige ... As dairy producers, we are fortunate to have multiple organizations working on issues on our behalf ... We regularly collaborate with others in the industry, often behind the scenes, to be sure that the voice of the professional dairy producer is heard, and that the industry s overall strategy is consistent from the producer point of view. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Largest Farms Must Monitor Greenhouse Gases Starting Jan. 1 Nov 3, 2009
By Ron Johnson, Dairy EditorThursday, October 29, 2009 4:12 PM CDT. Large dairy farms and some other livestock producers have less than two months to begin gathering information on the amount of greenhouse gases their operations emit ... Most Wisconsin dairy farmers do not need to worry about monitoring their operations emissions or reporting them to the EPA. That s because very few of them have enough cows to hit the 25,000-metric ton threshold. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
PDPW Heifer Tour Highlights New Ideas & Efficiencies Nov 3, 2009
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin hosted a tour of northeastern Wisconsin dairy farms on Oct. 20 ... The tour stops included Wiese Brothers Farm, Schneider Farms Inc., 3-D Dairy and Abel Farms ... 3-D Dairy using automatic feeders. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Former Ahold USA executive Dwyer becomes Michael Foods CEO Nov 3, 2009
Michael Foods principal products are specialty egg products, refrigerated potato products, cheese and other dairy products. cnewmarker@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Diets High In Sodium And Artificially Sweetened Soda Linked To Kidney Function Decline Nov 3, 2009
Loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, while limiting salt. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Dean Foods Q3 profit jumps 31.5% Nov 3, 2009
Dairy company posted a 32 percent profit gain during the third quarter thanks to savings produced by lower corporate expenses ... Despite a higher profit, Dean Foods did experience a drop in revenue attributed to the fact the company passed on lower dairy commodity costs to consumers in the form of lower prices ... However, lower sales at White Wave-Morningstar were offset by acquisition-related volume growth in the Fresh Dairy Direct and WhiteWave-Morningstar segments, Dean Foods reported. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Morningstar Foods issues voluntary product recall Nov 3, 2009
Morningstar Foods in Murray has issued a voluntary recall of some company-produced Great Value and Kroger brand dairy products. The recall includes whipping cream and chocolate ice cream mix products packaged in grocery store brands, according to an Associated Press report this morning. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Man restores vintage 1957 milk truck Nov 3, 2009
" That is why it was always a goal of Grover's to find a Badger Farms milk truck and restore it.Three years ago, his dream came true when his daughter, who lived in Arizona, one day spotted a 1957 Model 374 milk truck. The 8-foot-talltruck had been sitting on the property since 1979 and was being used to store tires. Grover said the owner was just about to send it to the junk yard when Grover offered to purchase it."I was on the next flight to Arizona," he said.The truck originally belonged to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rawlins family traces roots into Czech Republic Nov 3, 2009
The photo was of a barn west of Laramie, the old Collegian dairy barn, Klouda said. It was where his family lived and worked when they sold the homestead in 1954. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Trick-or-treaters prove evolution Nov 3, 2009
He writes: "My family has operated a dairy farm in Columbia County since 1946. I am now the third generation still doing so at the original location. As a boy, our cows used to walk under Wrightsboro Road through a tunnel when turned out to pasture after milking. At the time, seeing those "crazy people" stopping their cars and taking pictures of them crossing under seemed foolish. I am now trying to find old pictures of the farm to display when we hopefully start a creamery here and have yet to... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Family Meals Matter: Celebrate fall foods with these warm family meals Nov 3, 2009
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* Experts call pacts window dressing Nov 2, 2009
Twelve Taiwanese firms have asked for a total of NT$700 million (US$21 million) in compensation from Duqing, the Chinese supplier of a contaminated non-dairy creamer, and from Sanlu, the now-bankrupt dairy firm that also sold melamine-contaminated milk powder. China has not responded, even though food safety was included in the the four pacts signed last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
South Africa: Country to Assist Libya to Revive Farming Nov 2, 2009
They will visit a 40000ha olive plantation in the Khadra district, cattle and dairy farms at Khoms and poultry production facilities at Hira. Some state farms have maintained a degree of commercial production but others have reverted to subsistence level, say local consultants. (allAfrica.com)
Vegetarians' meat tax plan just a load of hot air Nov 2, 2009
This week British economist Lord Stern called for the world to get off beef and on to broccoli: go vegetarian for the planet. Methane - burped, belched and otherwise released by cows in impressive amounts - is around 20 times more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
EPA air rules could impact AZ water rates Nov 2, 2009
The plant would generate enough electricity to power about 217,000 homes using a combination of natural gas and methane derived from manure from the region's dairy industry, said Langenberg, an engineer who's worked with giant engineering companies like Parsons Corp. and Bechtel Corp. in the past. PHOENIX -- The coal-fired Navajo Generating Station supplies a fraction of Arizona's electricity demands, but it plays a critical role in moving water to the state's largest cities. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Remembering Wally Nov 2, 2009
I don t think we missed but one annual Dunn County Dairy Breakfast during our time together. We were a fixture at the annual Farm Bureau and Menomonie Farmers Union Co-op banquets as well. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Treating Mild Iodine Deficiency Boosts Brain Power Nov 2, 2009
Because the body does not make iodine, it must be obtained from the diet -- from sources like seafood, dairy products, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized table salt ... But there has also been a recent re-emergence of milder iodine deficiency in certain countries, including New Zealand and Australia -- thought to be due to factors like declining use of iodized salt and changes in dairy-product manufacturing that have lowered iodine levels. (Newsmax)
Junk food diet can give you depression Nov 2, 2009
On the other hand, a mainly processed food diet, such as sweetened desserts, fried food, processed meat, refined grains and high-fat dairy products, left consumers with a 58 per cent higher risk of depression, reports the British Journal of Psychiatry. "There was a paper showing a Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of depression but the problem with that is if you live in Britain the likelihood of you eating a Mediterranean diet is not very high, The BBC quoted Dr Archana as... (India Times, India)
Depression link to processed food Nov 2, 2009
They split the participants into two types of diet - those who ate a diet largely based on whole foods, which includes lots of fruit, vegetables and fish, and those who ate a mainly processed food diet, such as sweetened desserts, fried food, processed meat, refined grains and high-fat dairy products. After accounting for factors such as gender, age, education, physical activity, smoking habits and chronic diseases, they found a significant difference in future depression risk with the different... (BBC News -- UK)
Tourism Funding for California Stat... Nov 1, 2009
The California-based dairy producer Knudsen, for example, contributes a portion of the sales from its sour cream and cottage cheese to support state parks. Coca Cola and Stater Brothers have been accepting donations for reforestation after California's recent fires. (Suite101.com)
Following is a schedule of ag-related events of special interest to farmers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. For more information on events listed here, contact the host county Extension office or sponsoring organization. (2) Nov 1, 2009
15: 62nd Alice in Dairyland Finale Banquet am, Burlington High School ... 16: Goat Dairy Field Day, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Huitemas Farm, Markesan ... 19-20: Applied Dairy Chemistry Short Course, Madison. (Agri-View, WI)
‘Superenzymes' could streamline biofuels refining (2) Nov 1, 2009
The search for enzymes that excel in degrading plant cell walls has led Albany research chemist Charles Lee, with the ARS Bioproduct Chemistry and Engineering Research Unit, to probe dank soil beneath 25-foot-high piles of decaying rice straw, and to carefully draw samples of murky liquid from dairy-waste lagoons ... From one dairy lagoon sample, they found a microbe with a gene that they've named xyn8. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Lincoln First Woman to Head Senate Ag Committee (2) Nov 1, 2009
Lincoln both today as we tackle very difficult times for the U.S. dairy producer community, and in the future, as we work to develop policies that will improve the well-being of America s dairy producers. National Corn Growers Association Chairman Ron Litterer, a farmer from Green, Iowa, says Lincoln has been an advocate of investments in renewable energy, conservation and farm programs that benefit production agriculture and rural America. (Agri-View, WI)
Lending a hand Nov 1, 2009
Another problem they face is paying for the special dietary needs of their autistic children, who benefit greatly from a diet free from wheat, sugar and dairy products. The expensive meals makes it difficult to buy food for the rest of the family, leading FESAC to coordinate with the local food bank on the organization s behalf. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Sweeter: My memory was malfunctioning last issue (2) Nov 1, 2009
He was in town to speak at the Central Plains Dairy Expo banquet that evening. Jim, Baxter and I had a lovely time chatting about life in our region and Baxter's lively tales of life on the farm or ranch. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
How to Make a Grocery Coupon Book Nov 1, 2009
Use a page divider for sections for snack foods, dairy, soaps, paper products and so on. Clip each coupon carefully so it fits nicely into the plastic sleeve. (Suite101.com)
Farms in New England cooperative hold Sunday event Nov 1, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Dairy farmers for the Cabot Creamy Cooperative in New England are opening their farms to the public to raise awareness of how the business structure has helped their farms survive. "Open Farm Sunday" also aims to raise awareness of the importance of locally sourced food at mainstream groceries, which the Vermont-based cooperative has been supplying for 90 years. (Concord Monitor)
Tradition in a tetrapack Nov 1, 2009
But the dynamics of the dairy foods market is very different. Management consulting firm Technopak Advisors says traditional dairy products account for about 50% of the total milk produced in India. (India Times, India)
Controlling Alzheimer's Disease wit... Oct 31, 2009
Try to avoid fried foods, too much meat, dairy and cooking oils with saturated fat. Increase your intake of delicious salmon, lake trout, albacore tuna and mackerel. (Suite101.com)
Study: Recession less severe in dairy counties Oct 31, 2009
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - The communities found in the heart of the Idaho dairy industry are, amid falling milk prices, weathering the recession better than other rural regions of the state, a new University of Idaho study says. The university released the findings of a two-year study, ''Community Level Impacts of Idaho's Changing Dairy Industry,'' on Monday ... The dairy industry also appears to be fueling a dramatic increase in the region's Hispanic population. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Cabot hopes customers are drawn to quality Oct 31, 2009
Dairy cooperative works to convince customers quality is worth the cost ... Cabot, which is owned by a cooperative of about 1,200 dairy farmers in New England and New York, is hoping to convince budget-minded consumers that the premium products are worth the price by introducing them to local dairy farmers and plying visitors with free cheese and coupons. (Boston Globe)
Food: Your best route to better health Oct 31, 2009
Dairy products are a great source for calcium. Choose non-fat or low-fat milk, yogurt or cheese products. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
The Parenting Place Oct 31, 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)
Raymonda's countdown to 30 years Oct 31, 2009
1 carton (9 ounces) non dairy whipped topping. 1 cup miniature marshmallows (optional). (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Dairies propose state hike milk's base price Oct 31, 2009
Dairy farmers hit by low milk prices and high feed costs are asking California for help. Western United Dairymen and the Alliance of Western Milk Producers asked California Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura to raise the minimum price paid to dairy farmers for the milk they produce ... "We are seeking 50 cents per hundredweight of milk," said Michael Marsh, chief executive officer of Western United Dairymen. (Modesto Bee, CA)
