Dairy

National dairy organizations thanked Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle today for vetoing a state bill that would have allowed raw milk sales direct to consumers in that state, saying that his action demonstrates a commitment to health and safety, according to the National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association. …

One of the co-sponsors of the raw milk bill says he’s so passionate about the issue that he may try to organize an override of Governor Jim Doyle’s veto of the measure. Rep. Chris Danou blamed ‘special interests’ for convincing the governor that the dairy industry and overall health of Wisconsin citizens would be at risk if unpasteurized milk was allowed to be sold directly to consumers. …

At participating Walmart locations this weekend come and have a free ice cream sundae* with Breyers new and exclusive flavors, and Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream and new All Natural Frozen Yogurt topped with Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup, Reddi-wip, and Fresh Strawberries. …

Free Ice Cream!The dairy dessert do-gooders will send a truck onto the streets for six weeks starting Monday to give away free ice cream in honor of the silver anniversary of the company’s “New York Super Fudge Chunk.”Ben & Jerry’s Truck Coming to Town …

Citing concern for public health and the state’s dairy industry, Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have regulated the sale of unpasteurized milk. State Rep. Chris Danou, one of the bill’s cosponsors, said he was disappointed and blamed a “well coordinated insider campaign against the bill.” …