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Perry’s Ice Cream, based in Akron, N.Y. is going green with the introduction of Perry’s Organic Ice Cream line. Starting this month, vanilla and chocolate organic ice cream will be available in retail stores across western N.Y. Perry’s organic ice creams are carefully crafted, one ... (original story)
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Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) recently announced the winners of their annual member photo contest. DFA member Carrie Topp of Botkins, Ohio took home the grand prize title for her adorable photo! Congratulations to all the winners - be sure to visit the website to see all the great photos. The... (original story)
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Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has announced their updated export bids for the past week. Two of the bids accepted were from Land O’Lakes of Arden Hills, Minn.: 1800 metric tons (3,968,321 lbs.) of butter to South Korea, and 36 metric tons (79,366 lbs.) of Cheddar cheese to South Korea. Thre... (original story)
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The Campbell Soup Company is supporting agriculture in several new and exciting ways. The company says, “We all rely on farms and farmers to nourish our families. Now it’s our turn to give back to them.” The company is supporting National FFA in an effort to preserve five historic ... (original story)
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Through the national checkoff program, dairy producers are helping grow the dairy industry by demonstrating leadership, innovation and results, according to producer leaders who spoke to more than 1,000 dairy producers and other industry representatives at the 2008 National Dairy Promotion and Resea... (original story)
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The Delaware based Woodside Farm and Creamery will soon be powered solely by a solar-energy power plant that should eventually provide up to 85 percent of the farm’s power. “I’ve always liked the idea of being a little independent,” said Jim Mitchell, whose family has owned ... (original story)
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USDA has announced the appointment of eight new members and reappointment of five incumbents to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Newly appointed were: John B. Fiscalini, Modesto, Calif. (Region 2, shortened term); Ronald E. Shelton, Greeley, Colo. (Region 3); Harold A. Wick, Austin,... (original story)
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Dairy Markets Week in Review Strength continued in the cash cheese market in Chicago the second week of November, with block adding another 6 3/4-cents and closing Friday at $1.7175 per pound, but that’s still 43 1/4-cents below a year ago when block jumped 9 1/2 cents. Barrel closed Friday a... (original story)
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Have you ever wondered how inoculants work and what job each inoculant strain serves? Scott Dennis, Pioneer Hi-Bred technical services manager for forage additives, sorts through the information, explaining the role for each strain and the impact it has on silages. Scott Dennis on Inoculant Strains... (original story)
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The Jersey Association has announced the release of their 2009 Christmas cards. Order yours today! (original story)
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Until just a few years ago, Mexican-style cheese wasn’t readily available in the United States. To taste its fresh simplicity, you had to go to Mexico. There, in restaurants, mercados, households or from street vendors, you could get crumbly, salty sprinkles of cotija cheese on top of fragrant... (original story)
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Switzerland has adopted new animal protection legislation which spells out in exhaustive detail how all domestic animals are to be treated, including pets, farm animals or those destined for scientific experiments. Wild animals are also covered by the law if they reside in zoos or circuses. The new ... (original story)
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Favored Inc. has launched a new brand of milk that provides beneficial nutrients through natural means. The products — half-gallon varieties of whole, reduced fat, low fat and fat free milk — provide a natural source of healthful Omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, nutrients. ... (original story)
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On September 30 officials of the Semex Alliance, Guelph, Ontario, presented a check for $1,750 in support of the American Jersey Cattle Association Scholarship Fund in Madison, Wis., David Chamberlain, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association, and Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO, ... (original story)
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Six Pennsylvania dairy producers will share how they improved the profitability of their farms by increasing milk production during a free forum at the 2008 Pennsylvania Dairy Profitability Forum. The forum is hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture a... (original story)