International Dairy Foods Association president and CEO Connie Tipton expressed disappointment in recent proposals that would create a government-mandated system to limit the supply of milk produced by dairy farms. A “supply-management” proposal was recently introduced in the House of Representatives and a similar proposal was included as part of a dairy policy reform plan released last week by the … Read More
Accelerated Genetics Adds New Products
Accelerated Genetics is pleased to announce new additions to the Essential Solutions™ for organic fed cattle line. In addition to the Direct Fed Microbial (DFM) product that has been sold since January 2009, Accelerated Genetics has added the following new products for organic producers: Electrolyte for Dairy Cows, Electrolyte for Dairy Calves, Yellow 2:1 Dairy Premix, and Green 1:1 Dairy … Read More
Harshbarger Summer Intern
Congratulations to Ashley Harshbarger for being named the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence summer intern. In her position, Harshbarger will help organize activities for the Center for Dairy Excellence and Pennsylvania Dairy Task Force. Two key projects she will coordinate are a social media outreach plan to promote the center and Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and the center’s 2010 series of … Read More
Pagel New Board Member
Congratulations to Erica Pagel, Director of Raw Materials Management for Foremost Farms USA in Baraboo, Wis., for being named to a three-year term of service on the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation board. At Foremost Farms, Pagel is responsible for purchase and sale of raw milk and related products and supply planning. She is formerly a senior buyer for Kraft Foods, … Read More
Celebrate July Ice Cream Month with a Writing Gig
Do you like to write? Do you love Turkey Hill ice cream? Then, this is the contest for you! Read on to learn more. July is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing – National Ice Cream Month! Each year on the Ice Cream Journal, we try to do something different to celebrate the greatest month of … Read More
UterFlush Reproductive Care for Cattle Introduced
Van Beek Natural Science has introduced a new product for reproductive care in beef and dairy cattle called UterFlush. According to the company, UterFlush is administered intrauterine post-calving to help restore the cow’s uterus back to normal as quickly as possible. It can be given immediately after calving or later on when problems arise. The flush not only assists with … Read More
Dairy Fun Offers Engaging Education
Looking for a fun way to learn more about the dairy industry? Then check out the new website “Dairy Fun” created by Dairylea Cooperative Inc. and Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Northeast Area Council. The website will teach consumers about all the benefits that dairy farmers provide – from producing high-quality, nutritious products to supporting the economy and creating a … Read More
Pa. Center Seeks Dairies for Pilot Program
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence is launching “Transformation Teams”, a pilot project =to aid 10 dairy farms planning significant business transformations. The center will help the chosen farms establish a team of experts to facilitate the business changes, and will offer access to funding and other resources to support planning costs. “Our industry continues to experience change at a … Read More
'Get Up and Mooove!' with Cabot Creamery
Cabot® Creamery Cooperative invites all cheese-lovers to “Get Up and Moooove!” “Get Up and Mooove” is a social game that challenges you and your friends to small acts of movement — “micro-fitness” — that can be easily done at any time, in any place. Examples include short spurts of walking, pushups, and even grating Cabot cheese for 15 minutes. It’s … Read More
Schmitt is Summer Intern
The Midwest Dairy Association welcomes Emily Schmitt of Hawkeye, Iowa as their industry relations summer intern. Schmitt’s duties will include writing press releases and other communications materials, coordinating appearances and promotions, attending industry meetings and other events, and assisting industry leaders in coordinating special dairy events that further extend Midwest Dairy initiatives. Schmitt will also play a key role in … Read More