Eight Jersey youth have been awarded scholarships totaling $11,450 to support their studies in the agricultural industry. The scholarships are paid from permanent endowments administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The scholarships will be presented November 3, 2007, at a banquet concluding Junior Day events at The All American Jersey Show & Sale in Louisville, Ky. The Russell Memorial … Read More
DBA Holds Annual Conference
Sounds like the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association conference will have something for everyone. The 8th Annual DBA Business Conference, “Transforming the Dairy Industry,” will be held November 28 – 29, 2007 in Madison, Wis. at the Marriott West. Visit DBA’s website for full conference details, more information about DBA or to register for the conference, visit Highlights include a presentation … Read More
California Milk Board Utilizes Internet
The newest milk TV spot could be a testament to how even traditional advertisers are going to where millions of viewers are spending hours of their time everyday: the internet. While milk has lots of health benefits, it is a drink that’s not always top of mind outside the home. This is why the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) — … Read More
Select Sires Makes Donation to Jersey
Select Sires Inc. has made a $1,750 donation to the American Jersey Cattle Association‘s (AJCA) scholarship funds to purchase the No. 7 giclée canvas print of “Wide Load Ahead.” The announcement was made at the opening of the Top of the World Jersey Sale held October 3, 2007 in conjunction with World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. Nearly $15,000 has … Read More
Cornell Researchers Find Most Efficient Diet
Researchers at Cornell University have found that a diet that includes some dairy and meat is more efficient in terms of the amount of land used to produce it than a strict vegetarian diet. Even though a moderate-fat plant-based diet with a little meat and dairy uses more land than the all-vegetarian diet it feeds more people because it uses … Read More
Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative Announced
Last week at World Dairy Expo a producer-led coalition called the National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative was announced. The coalition represents every facet of the dairy industry and wants to protect consumer trust and confidence in the dairy industry’s commitment to animal well-being. The coalition introduced the first draft of proposed principles and guidelines intended to provide a uniform umbrella … Read More
Site Offers Tools to Address Vet Shortage
There’s a new website out there that is attempting to deal with this country’s critical shortage of large animal veterinarians. The site includes resources for veterinary medicine colleges, state associations, allied partners and the agricultural industry. Today, only about 17 percent of veterinarians work in food supply, which includes private and public practice veterinarians involved in the entire food chain … Read More
National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative Announced
This morning at World Dairy Expo a producer-led coalition of dairy groups and companies announced the National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative. They’re proposing dairy animal well-being guidelines and principles. One of the groups participating in the effort is the National Milk Producers Federation. I spoke with their Senior Vice President of Communications, Chris Galen (not pictured) about what his organization … Read More
New DAIReXNET Web Site
There’s a new online resource available for the dairy industry. DAIReXNET is a national, extension-driven web resource designed to meet the educational and decision-making needs of dairy producers, allied industry partners, extension educators and consumers. Check it out! DAIReXNET Goals: To provide relevant, cutting-edge information and learning opportunities that are science-based and peer-reviewed. To develop educational materials and learning opportunities … Read More
Just Say Cheese Sandwich
One of the not-to-miss taste treats at World Dairy Expo is the world famous Badger Dairy Club cheese sandwich, an incredible bargain at just $1.50 each, with milkshakes for only $1.25. Sponsored this year by BASF Plant Science, the Cheesestand at expo is the club’s primary fundraising event. The University of Wisconsin group has about 140 members and offers opportunities … Read More