Dairy

The Dairy Farmers of Oregon Milk Carton Boat Race returns to Portland’s Westmoreland Park with a splash on June 12, 2011. This classic Rose Festival event features hand-made, human powered boats that float entirely by means of milk cartons and jugs. …

The Justice Department, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Daniel L. Allgyer, owner of the Rainbow Acres Farm, in Kinzers, Pa., for distributing unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk for human consumption in interstate commerce. …

In recognition of Earth Day, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) is sharing the results of an internal assessment to understand its environmental impact. The comprehensive process has allowed DFA to determine its carbon footprint and evaluate activities throughout the Cooperative designed to manage that footprint in years to come. …

Wisconsin’s cheese industry uses more milk than the state’s cows can produce, and rising milk production seems only to fuel the need for more, according to data from industry groups. …

Charles T. Lanktree was a food marketing executive with a tough decision 21 years ago. Should he take the job with the big company, big pay and big perks, or go with a start-up that would require him to work from his basement and forgo a salary? He went with the start-up for one simple reason: “I just love eggs.” …