Officials Consider $30M Investment At Lawrence County, PA Cheese Plant

January 17, 2011 Staff Reporter, WKBN

Economic development officials said the plant’s operators, the Dairy Farmers of America, are planning major improvements, but it may hinge on state assistance.

Preston, ID Family Recognized By United Dairymen of Idaho For Milk Quality

A Preston family has been recognized by United Dairymen of Idaho for the quality of milk produced on their dairy farm.

Nebraska Joins Midwest Dairy Association

January 17, 2011 Midwest Dairy Association

The American Dairy Association/Dairy Council (ADA/DC) of Nebraska became part of Midwest Dairy Association as of Jan. 1, 2011. The new status of Nebraska dairy producers took place after a year during which Midwest Dairy provided program and accounting services to the organization. Final votes by the boards of both organizations took place in December.

Dairy Advisory Committee Reverses Decision On Milk Solids Proposal

The Dairy Industry Advisory Committee held its final meeting this week, reversing a previous decision to recommend adopting the California Milk Solids Standards. Instead, the committee unanimously voted to ask Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to explore the issue further and review the impact that the fortification standards would have if they were applied to all U.S. fluid milk.

Food Bloggers To Host In-Home ‘Soup Swap’ Parties Sponsored By Cabot Creamery Cooperative

January 17, 2011 Cabot Creamery Cooperative

Cabot Creamery Cooperative and some of the nation’s leading bloggers will host Soup Swap parties in five cities across the country on January 22, 2011.