I’ve been meaning to get this posted for a while now. Lisa Perrin has a new gig with the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association. She’ll be their marketing communications manager. She will oversee the 3-A-Day of Dairy Mom’s grassroots network events and other consumer programs. She also will be responsible for coordinating promotion programs on behalf of Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program and … Read More
2007 WDE Judges
It seems like World Dairy Expo just wrapped up, but time sure does go fast. Only nine months until “Bright Lights, Big Show” shines on the world’s premier dairy cattle – and the following judges will be center stage. Official judges for World Dairy Expo 2007 have been appointed. The individuals responsible for placing over 2,000 head of dairy cattle … Read More
Leading Lady
The road to stardom is often paved with….manure? Illinois dairyman, Alan Conro, has a leading lady in his herd of 50 Holsteins. Bridget, already a winner in the showring, made her TV debut yesterday in a commercial for Oberweis Dairy. I wish I had a picture of Bridget to share with you, but I guess in all the filming excitement, … Read More
Alfred State Photo Wins Cover
Agricultural students from Alfred State College will appear on the cover of the DairyBusiness Communictaions Dairy University directory. Great photo! The Alfred State College’s CAL (Collegiate Agricultural Leaders) Club have placed first in the National Intercollegiate Photo Contest for the 2006 College Directory, and will appear on the cover. In 2006, Holstein World and DairyBusiness Communications will present their 21st … Read More
School Kids Meet Ellie
On a recent morning, the kids at a Oakland, Calif. school got a rare treat. They had the opportunity to meet Ellie, a Holstein cow from a nearby dairy farm. For some, it would be their first up-close encounter with an animal that produces the stuff they pour on their cereal in the morning. For decades, the Dairy Council has … Read More
Merle Howard Outstanding Junior
Congratulations to Greta Koebel, the 2006 Merle Howard Outstanding Junior Award. A sophomore at Michigan State University, Koebel is studying agribusiness management. The award was presented to her at World Dairy Expo. Kobel is only the third person to receive the honor, which is awarded to young people with exemplary skills in fitting, showmanship and sportsmanship and an overall passion … Read More
Select Sires Director Recognized
Lee Roy Keck was presented the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) 2006 Member Director. Keck serves on the Select Sires Power Board of Directors, a position to which he was elected in 1980.
Reserve & Supreme Champions at WDE
Thanks to an alert visitor to World Dairy Diary I’ve got another picture to share with you from World Dairy Expo.
Here are the Champions in the spotlight in the show ring.
The Grand Champion is Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, exhibited by Arethusa Farm of Litchfield, Connecticut.
The Reserve Supreme Champion went to Martin Kinyon and Mark Rueth of Oxford, Wisconsin with their aged Holstein, Kinyon Linjet Ideal, EX-94.
Madison Morning
By the dawn’s early light … over World Dairy Expo is the Wisconsin Capitol building on Saturday morning. This photo sent to us by Lisa Perrin with the Holstein Association.
Got Grilled Cheese?
When you’re at World Dairy Expo it’s hard to resist the grilled cheese sandwiches.
The Holstein Association people didn’t. Lisa Perrin sent in this group shot.