Congratulations to the 25 student winners of the National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship This year’s National DHIA scholarship winners are: Tyler Lee Boyd, Parrotsville, Tenn.; Brett Boyum, Battle Lake, Minn.; Kevin Davis, Cokato, Minn.; Jean Haldeman, Ottsville, Pa.; Jessica Hammerand, Epworth, Iowa; Isaac Hammock, Chatham, Va.; Christy Hindman, Brockway, Pa.; Kayla Holscher, Twin Brooks, S.D.; Katelyn Horning, Manchester, … Read More
Krall Named Speakers Bureau Scheduler
Congratulations to Shirley Krall for being named the scheduler for the Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Speakers Bureau, a program that trains dairy producers to speak about their families’ roles in the local community. The bureau is a joint effort between the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Center for Dairy Excellence, through a grant funded by the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. Krall … Read More
Organizations Educate Legislators
Several livestock and poultry groups took time today to meet informally with members of Capitol Hill to educate legislators about responsible animal care practices. The informational sessions were co-hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association through beef checkoff funding, the National Chicken Council, National Pork Producers Council, National Milk Producers Federation, National Turkey Federation, American Meat Institute and National Meat … Read More
Midwest Dairy Challenge a Success
The sixth annual Midwest Dairy Challenge drew 66 dairy and animal science students from 15 universities and colleges to the Shisler Center in Wooster, Ohio, February 11-13, 2010. The Dairy Challenge is an innovative management analysis competition developed in 2002 by industry and university professionals, that also involves dairy owners in identifying opportunities for making their businesses more efficient and … Read More
PDPW Business Conference Great Opportunity
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin invites dairy producers and industry agribusiness people to their Business Conference held March 16 -17, in Madison, Wis. Five highly regarded keynote speakers, 15 specialty sessions, and 25-plus resources are on tap for the Conference. Economist and president of AgResource Company, Dan Basse, will explain how global markets influence milk and feed prices as … Read More
DCHA Annouces Class Participants
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) is pleased to announce the Intervet/Schering-Plough Leadership Program, created in order to help mold the next generation of industry leaders. “The DCHA Young Leaders program plays a vital role in the continued growth and success of the organization and development of future leaders,” says Bob Patrick, DCHA First Vice President. “Individuals that participate … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairyline Markets In Review Cash cheese prices headed south in the President’s Day holiday shortened week as the markets awaited Friday afternoon’s January Milk Production report. The blocks closed Friday morning at $1.4125 per pound, down 9 1/4-cents on the week, but still 10 1/4-cents above a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.3775, down 6 3/4-cents on the week, … Read More
World Dairy Expo Names Judges
World Dairy Expo 2010 may be more than six months away, but today, the official judges for the world class dairy show were appointed. This year’s event theme is: “Crowning Achievements – Golden Opportunities,” and will take place at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin from September 28 through October 2. The individuals who will be responsible for placing … Read More
Holstein Foundation Offers Free Dairy Judging Workbook
The Holstein Foundation has released a new Dairy Judging workbook, provided free of charge to download. Connect with the Foundation online, at their Facebook page. For beginners, the Dairy Judging workbook starts with fundamentals such as the parts of a dairy cow and the four major breakdowns of the PDCA Unified Scorecard. Comparative dairy terminology is covered with pictures showing … Read More
Hudson Lastest to Wear Milk Mustache
Jennifer Hudson is the newest milk mustache wearing celeb. Check out behind the scenes video and photos here. Her ad “The taste of fame” reads: “Center stage, silver screen, joyful new mom. How do I keep this show on the road? Milk. Its wholesome goodness helps make my family strong at every stage. Talk about a powerful performance.” With her … Read More