Idaho is closing in on New York’s No. 3 spot in U.S. milk production, coming within 4 million pounds of out-producing the Empire State in September. In September, Idaho produced 979 million pounds of milk while New York produced 983 million pounds. That’s an astounding achievement, he added, considering that 10 years ago, Idaho was No. 9. In 1998, it … Read More
Cowlendars To Keep You Organized
The new Cowlendars are here. That would be the dairy cow calendars from Animart. ANIMART, Inc. has released its annual, uniquely-themed customer appreciation calendar. This year, the ANIMART calendar features close-up photos with dairy cattle. Displaying playful personalities, these images also serve as timely reminders to dairy producers about seasonal animal health issues. And, as a tool for busy producers, … Read More
Sign-Up for Dairy Disaster Relief
Eligible dairy producers throughout the country can now sign-up for the Dairy Disaster Aid Program (DDAP – III) at their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) service centers. Approved back in May, the DDAP – III will offer $16 million in federal aid to dairy producers who suffered production losses due to natural disasters between January 1, 2005, and February … Read More
Dairy Australia Elects Board
Dairy Australia held it’s annual General Meeting in Melbourne, Australia on November 30. During the meeting, three board of director positions were filled. Re-elected chairman was Max Roberts, along with returning director Stephen O’Rourke and new director Len Stephens. Max Roberts, a dairy farmer from Bega in New South Wales, remains in the chairman position after taking over from long-time … Read More
Young DFA Gain Leadership Skills
More DFA news from the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) held jointly with the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and the United Dairy Industry Association. The cooperative sent 22 young members to the meeting to learn about media training, dairy promotion and exports, farm succession planning, dairy legislation and other national dairy issues. The young cooperative members were challenged … Read More
DFA Captures Cheese Titles
Congratulations to Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) for claiming six awards in National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) annual cheese competition. Held on November 14th in Orlando, Fla. during the joint annual meeting of NMPF, the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and the United Dairy Industry Association, the contest is in its 25th year. DFA was one of eight cooperatives … Read More