Dairy

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today recognized Van Slykes Dairy Farm, LLC of Pike as the recipients of the New York State Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Award. The Van Slykes, sponsored by the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District, were honored during the Agricultural Leadership Luncheon ceremonies today at Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls. …

The National “got milk?” Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table and show moms that serving milk at dinnertime is an easy, and affordable, way to help make sure their families get the nutrition they need. …

Anderson Erickson Dairy plans to launch its own line of five Greek-style yogurts in November. Before that, beginning Thursday, State Fairgoers will be invited to taste samples of the new yogurt product, which has been in development for more than a year and a half. …

Royal Caribbean has joined some other cruise lines in adopting policies to incorporate cage-free eggs into their dining operations. Royal Caribbean worked with the Humane Society of the United States when they created their new policy. …

Urschel now offers part kits for existing Model CC-D Cheese Shredders already in the field. New part kits increase the size of the enclosure surrounding the cutting zone. …