Wholesalers Prepare to Petal It Forward on Oct. 23

Wholesalers say the key to a successful Petal It Forward lies in solid preparation.

Two Herbaceous Perennial Varieties Earn AAS Winner Designation

August 6, 2019 All-America Selections

This trial, in partnership with the Perennial Plant Association (PPA), was launched in 2016 with five entries grown against 10 similar comparisons. PPA’s input and assistance was instrumental in creating a multi-year trial where the proper plant characteristics were evaluated and rated.

CCFN, U.S. Dairy Industry and Consorzio Tutela Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Sign Historic Agreement on Geographical Indications and Common Names

The Consorzio Tutela Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) have signed an historic agreement that is expected to pave the way for a new dialogue on the protection of products of origin in the United States and in global markets – including those bearing geographical indications (GIs), while respecting the rights of companies to produce and market products bearing generic names.

Banana Milk Has Officially Entered The Dairy Wars

August 6, 2019 Chase Purdy, Quartz

The origin story of banana milk begins in the halls of the world’s eighth-largest bank, where a restless financier felt the itch for something new.

Cargill Launches New Online Dairy Calculator

August 6, 2019 Cargill

Most of the U.S. dairy industry is paid each month based on the pounds of milkfat and protein components shipped from the dairy. At the same time, feed costs are often one of the highest variable expenses for a dairy herd, so calculating component efficiency gives a good snapshot of how efficiently the cows are converting valuable feed into valuable milk components.