The New York Farm Viability Institute, an independent nonprofit and farmer-driven organization, announced the formation of the New York Center for Dairy Excellence last week. The Center will work to increase dairy farm profitability and build a stronger dairy industry in New York state, along with providing coordination and leadership for collaborative, focused efforts for the state’s and the Northeast’s … Read More
IDF Symposiums
More news from the International Dairy Federation. Online registration is now open for two symposiums: “Lactose and its Derivatives,” May 14-16 and “Fermented Milks – Technology and Nutrition,” May 17, both in Moscow, Russia. Sounds like the perfect excuse to visit the beautiful Russia! Dairy scientists and technologists from industry and academia, nutritionists, health professionals, representatives from regulatory authorities and … Read More
Proceedings from IDF Forum Available
The International Dairy Federation has made available the “Proceedings of the first ParaTB Forum,” the publication of the outcome of the first ParaTB forum on surveillance, control and eradication programmes on paratuberculosis in dairy herds. To order your own electronic copy, visit IDF’s website. Paratuberculosis is an infectious disease that has emerged to become one of the leading causes of … Read More
Intern Needed in Illinois
Looking for a great summer position? How about working for the Midwest Dairy Association Chicago and St. Louis Divisions? This sounds like a great opportunity for a young person interested in the dairy industry, but hurry, applicaitons are due by April 7th! The position is designed to assist Midwest Dairy Association staff with marketing communication objectives on behalf of the … Read More
North Dakota Girls Sought
North Dakota girls…start honing your dairy promotion skills and get ready to enter the North Dakota Dairy Princess contest. The pageant beings on July 25 at the North Dakota State Fair. The winning girl will receive $900 in scholarships and the first runner-up will receive $500 in scholarships. Entry deadline is June 1st, so visit Midwest Dairy today to get … Read More