August 2011 — Latest Headlines

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

• All-milk price expected to average above $19 through 2016
• High corn prices make feeding dairy herds a challenge
• MTSU Unveils New $4.3 Million Dairy; Then Cows Come Home

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

• IDFA Refutes Assertion by NMPF on Dairy Policy; Holds Fast to Economic Models Showing Milk Supply Control Would Hurt Exports and American Jobs
• Irene Devastates Two Dairies, Knocks Out Roads, Bridges
• Seymour Dairy Expansion

Monday, August 29, 2011

• Glanbia to gear up for dairy expansion
• Dairy experts weigh in on Leprino Foods plant in Weld County
• USA: Dairy Group spent $331K lobbying

Friday, August 26, 2011

• Cheese finds bottom, Class III bear bounce pushes limit up
• Denver-based Leprino Foods adds business center in Singapore
• Arla Launches First Branded Dairy Indian Range in the UK

Thursday, August 25, 2011

• Quiet start to the week for dairy markets
• Harmon Schepps, who built dairy and sponsored crime-solving rewards, dies
• FDA Increases Pressure on Raw Milk Movement

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

• Strong dairy demand boosts Glanbia
• Nestle and Danone biggest competitors to buy Wyeth
• World Dairy Expo Championship Announces Grand Champion Winners

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

• Greek Yogurt Sales Rise In U.S. Dairy Aisles
• USDA gives $1.15M to dairy group and Fiscalini Farms in Modesto
• Dairy industry seeks some relief

Monday, August 22, 2011

• World's biggest dairy firm slashes organic production
• Mega-Dairy denies relocation rumors
• Class III trending lower, but finds technical support Friday

Friday, August 19, 2011

• Class III sets record high in July, 2011 average milk prices higher than 2010
• Congress looks for ways to help farmers
• Faribault Dairy Co. grows with Swiss Valley Farms

Thursday, August 18, 2011

• Dairy co-op spends $32 million on expansion
• Feed prices not at trigger level for proposed new dairy program
• U.S. dairy cow herd continues to expand

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

• Ag chief focuses on essentials
• Milk Powder Prices Fall to 12-Month Low, Fonterra Auction Shows
• Horizon Organic Grants Annual HOPE & National Quality Awards To Family Farmers

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

• CWT assists with 2.9 million pounds of cheese export sales
• 2011 Class III whipsaws higher Friday after week of lower prices
• Snow Forces NZ Milk Dumping

Monday, August 15, 2011

• OpenGate Capital to Acquire Waukesha, WI, Dairy-Processing Business from Dean Foods
• Dairy Crest reinvents the milk bottle
• t 91, end of the line for Trauth Dairy

Thursday, August 11, 2011

• U.S. DOT says no to new regulations for American ag community
• Florida Dairy Farmers Oppose New Federal Support Program
• New Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt Ad Campaign Features Actor John Stamos

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

• Class III consolidates; butter/powder weak Tuesday
• Brazil’s Dairy Sector Seeks a Comeback
• Arla Foods Expands U.S. Cheese Production

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

• Ice cream makers try to eat high ingredient costs
• Saputo CEO shares cheese-maker's secret to success
• State Cheesemakers Earn Top Awards at International Event

Monday, August 8, 2011

• High temps could impact dairy prices twofold
• Block cheese unchanged at $2.1325
• N. Smithfield dairy farm wins award

Friday, August 5, 2011

• Land O'Lakes reports 75% increase in first-half profits
• 'Friends of Elsie' Is On the Move
• Feihe International, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Dairy Farms

Thursday, August 4, 2011

• Dean Foods Boosted by Dairy Prices
• Kraft Foods To Split Into 2 Publicly Traded Companies
• Exports: The window of opportunity keeps widening

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

• Dairy reform necessary, U.S. ag chief says
• Darigold names new president, CEO
• Saputo Inc. 1Q Net, Revenue Up On Stronger Cheese Prices

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

• Minnesota and Wisconsin Dairy Producers Weigh-in on Dairy Reform Legislation
• Blocks close lower; Class III spreads narrow
• California Dairies to Install Network of Monitoring Wells to Measure Valley Water Quality

Monday, August 1, 2011

• Dairy markets end July on firm note
• NY heat wave takes toll on cows
• Milk Quality is Higher on Larger Farms in Wisconsin