A video clip of a 5-unassisted putout as well as an action photo collection at the Toss Ball game vs. Underwood on Thursday morning.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Barrett-Hoffman-Kensington Elementary Toss Ball at Hoffman athletic fields on Thursday morning
A video clip of a 5-unassisted putout as well as an action photo collection at the Toss Ball game vs. Underwood on Thursday morning.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
National Farmers Organization Encourages Overhaul of Milk Pricing System
Ames, Iowa (RuralWire- June 4, 2009)— After USDA projected an all milk price of about $12 for the year—the lowest since 1979, one of America’s top milk marketers says it’s time for change.
That’s why the organization favors milk producers working together toward an overhaul of America’s milk pricing system. One that would help balance milk supplies with consumer demand. And reduce price volatility in today’s milk markets.
“National Farmers began talking about a two-tier pricing system more than two years ago with milk cooperatives around the country,” said Olson. “While the dairy price downturn is painful for large and small producers alike— good can come from the situation if it helps producers focus on putting a new pricing system in place to ensure their future.”
Olson said that change could include elements of National Farmers two-tier price program, combined with a dairy price stabilization program offered by The Holstein Association U.S.A and Dairy Farmers Working Together, and a growth management plan the Milk Producers Council has proposed.
“Dairymen need to come to the table and craft a system that is not only good for them by rebalancing milk supplies, but for the industry as well.” He cited another example in California, where milk producers began requesting all dairymen there to reduce production by 5 percent.
“I believe National Milk Producers Federation’s move to create a Strategic Planning Task Force to tackle today’s dairy issues is the right approach,” Olson said. He noted that several issues need to be addressed, including Canadian heifer imports, sexed semen impacts on the industry, as well as erosion of over-order premiums and continued industry consolidation.
National Farmers is a group marketing and bargaining organization for the nation’s farmers, ranchers and dairymen.
“If every American consumer could take a moment and think about what their take-home salary was in 1979, that’s what dairy producers will be paid for the rest of the year,” said National Farmers President, Paul Olson. “What cost $1 in 1979, costs nearly $3 today. Imagine trying to get along on your 1979 salary when costs have tripled,” Olson emphasized.
That’s why the organization favors milk producers working together toward an overhaul of America’s milk pricing system. One that would help balance milk supplies with consumer demand. And reduce price volatility in today’s milk markets.
“National Farmers began talking about a two-tier pricing system more than two years ago with milk cooperatives around the country,” said Olson. “While the dairy price downturn is painful for large and small producers alike— good can come from the situation if it helps producers focus on putting a new pricing system in place to ensure their future.”
Olson said that change could include elements of National Farmers two-tier price program, combined with a dairy price stabilization program offered by The Holstein Association U.S.A and Dairy Farmers Working Together, and a growth management plan the Milk Producers Council has proposed.
“Dairymen need to come to the table and craft a system that is not only good for them by rebalancing milk supplies, but for the industry as well.” He cited another example in California, where milk producers began requesting all dairymen there to reduce production by 5 percent.
“I believe National Milk Producers Federation’s move to create a Strategic Planning Task Force to tackle today’s dairy issues is the right approach,” Olson said. He noted that several issues need to be addressed, including Canadian heifer imports, sexed semen impacts on the industry, as well as erosion of over-order premiums and continued industry consolidation.
National Farmers is a group marketing and bargaining organization for the nation’s farmers, ranchers and dairymen.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Hoffman City Council meets on Monday night - Bid approved for Riley's on Downtown project, *Video clip of engineer describing the project added
The Hoffman City Council is meeting tonight, mainly wrestling with the idea of 8th Street Lot assessments.
The Council also approved a low bid for Riley Brother's Construction of Morris for the contract on the Downtown Water Main System. Part of the discussion is featured in the video clip below.
(Click to play the video clip, if you have the correct software loaded on your web browser)
More information will be published in the June 11th issue of the Hoffman Tribune.
The Council also approved a low bid for Riley Brother's Construction of Morris for the contract on the Downtown Water Main System. Part of the discussion is featured in the video clip below.
(Click to play the video clip, if you have the correct software loaded on your web browser)
More information will be published in the June 11th issue of the Hoffman Tribune.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Runestone Days 2009 - Schedule added (a photo you can click on to enlarge)
A big thank you to Judi Andreasen, Manager, at Lakes Area Graphix and Signworx in Kensington for this JPEG of the poster. ...One error (not on Judi's part) was that the Luther League car wash on Saturday, June 20, is from 10am to 2pm, not 11am to 1pm.
Here's an ad for the golf tournament, courtesy of Pryce Score of Kensington.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Anderson's Country Lane Nursery in rural Farwell busy and open for business
Today on the way back to Glenwood from Hoffman, I took some time to swing by Anderson's Country Lane Nursery in rural Farwell. I met Ken and Pam Anderson, the owners, as well as a handful of customers and volunteer workers. It was a joy to take in the awesome environment around their buildings and nursery yard.
Ken is dealing with the final stretch of a terminal cancer battle. Not good. If you or anyone you know has a few hours to spare, it would be a blessed help if you could pitch in and volunteer some work at their nursery.
More will be written about this in the June 11th issue of the Hoffman Tribune.
Symposium on Small Towns canceled for this week - Hoffman Tribune will operate as usual
I won't be attending the UM-Morris conference on small towns; it was canceled last week. We will accept ads and news items through today and publish on Tuesday as usual.
On Thursday I will leave at 2pm for the final time of irregular Thursday hours. For the remainder of June (or until further notice) I will have the office open on Thursdays until at least 4pm.
On Thursday I will leave at 2pm for the final time of irregular Thursday hours. For the remainder of June (or until further notice) I will have the office open on Thursdays until at least 4pm.
Runestone Days Buttons for "Kid's" now on sale
Runestone Days Buttons for "Kid's" are now on sale at the following businesses: The First State Bank or Kensington, The Kensington Grocery Store, and Crossroads. They will also be available at the West Central Area South Elementary office through June 3rd. Button are $5.00, and will include addmissions to all events for kids planned throughout the weekend including: The Kids Again Inflatable Fun Show, hair spraying, face painting, tatoos, pancake breakfast, medallion hunt, money in the straw, kids craft time and carnival games too.
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