World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: Virginia Tech received top honors for the second year in a row at the 89th Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo. Paula Craun and Hannah Smith led the team placing second and third, respectively. Virginia Tech also won High Team in Reasons. Sandra Kirchner took home … Read More
Agency Serves Dairy Industry
World Dairy Expo Photo Album World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: Charleston Orwig must have more dairy industry related clients than any other communications agency in the country, which makes sense since they are located literally in the heartland of the state synonymous with dairy production – Hartland, Wisconsin. That keeps them pretty darn busy … Read More
Dairy Farmers, Task Force Grapple With Policy Reform
Dave Lefever with Lancaster Farming wrote an article titled, “Dairy Farmers, Task Force Grapple With Policy Reform,” and it highlights the efforts of dairy producers in dealing with dairy policy reform. Stay up-to-date on the issues and check out this informative article. Dean Jackson’s dad told him that a roomful of farmers would never agree on a solution to a … Read More
Dairy Business Changing With the Times
World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: No doubt about it – 2009 has been a really, really tough year for the dairy industry, and in a state like Wisconsin where the economy relies so heavily on dairy, it has been painful. But the state’s Dairy Business Association is determined to live up to its slogan … Read More
Building Knowledge On Transition Cow Management
Farmers Weekly Interactive recently posted an article titled, “Building Knowledge On Transition Cow Management,” and it offers tips and trips for dairy cow management during the early stages, transition period and once the cow has calved. This is a solid piece that could be beneficial to many dairy producers. Check it out. The dry period is a critical time for … Read More
Dairy Farmers Tell Story With Social Media
World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: “Using Popular Media to Tell Dairy Farming’s Story” was the topic of a Tuesday morning seminar at World Dairy Expo conducted by Jolene Griffin of Dairy Management Inc. (pictured on the left) and Polly Ligon O’Grady of Weber Shandwick (right). Who would have imagined even just a few years … Read More
Genetics Puts Dairy Farmer On World Map
Superior genetics will be rewarded at the World Dairy Expo, as Duane Conant accepts the 2009 Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award. Beth Quimby with the Kennebec Journal wrote an article featuring Duane Conant’s cow herd and his outstanding dairy cattle genetics. Her article, Genetics Puts Dairy Farmer on World Map, is one worth reading. Here is a clip of the … Read More
Flickr Photos from World Dairy Expo 2009
World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: Photos from World Dairy Expo are now posted online. Photos will be updated through out the day so make sure to check back regularly for the latest pictures. World Dairy Expo Photo Album
Alice in Dairyland at World Dairy Expo
World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: Our first interview from World Dairy Expo is with Cheryl O’Brien, the current reigning Alice in Dairyland. Cheryl grew up on a dairy farm in southwest Wisconsin, majored in journalism at the University of Wisconsin, and now has the privilege of representing Wisconsin’s agricultural industry as the 62nd Alice … Read More
Jordin Sparks Wears Milk Mustache for a Cause
Jordin Sparks is the newest milk mustache celebrity – and she’s wearing the famous mustache for a cause! According to the Body By Milk website: “If you want to help make a difference in yourself and the world, you should Drink Milk for a Change. Make your own Milk Mustache ad at BodyByMilk.com and you will be supporting Save the … Read More