The results of the first ZimmPoll are in. The question was “How do you think agricultural interests will fare in the new Farm Bill?” We thought we’d give you an easy one to start. The results were pretty well mixed with “Too early to tell” getting the most votes. You can add your comments about the question or the results … Read More
Roberts Elected to Dairy Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Idaho dairyman Ellis Roberts for being inducted to the Idaho Dairy Hall of Fame! The 64-year-old Idaho native said receiving such a recognition was surprising. The Idaho Dairy Hall of Fame inducts one person a year. To be inducted, Roberts said there are three areas of consideration — service and leadership in the dairy industry, religious and civic … Read More
Farm Credit Makes Donation
During the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Columbus on December 2, board members of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, a $17 billion agriculture lending cooperative serving over 85,500 farmers and rural residents, presented a $50,000 donation to the Animals for Life Foundation. The Foundation’s goal is to engage and build understanding and trust in all areas where animals … Read More
Busy Year for Novus in Beef and Dairy
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) annual meeting last month, Novus International was talking with reporters about this year’s acquisitions that have strengthened the company’s presence in the beef and dairy cattle market. Novus’ Beef Sales Manager Marty Andersen says when they acquired the Albion animal nutrition group in February it helped them expand their portfolio of chelated … Read More
Moovision Address Lactose Concerns
The producer-funded dairy checkoff has launched a new social media campaign to help connect with lactose intolerant consumers. Called Moovision.com™, the program aims to change the attitude and purchase behavior of millions of U.S. adults who currently experience real or perceived symptoms of lactose intolerance and avoid or restrict dairy consumption. Bringing them back to dairy could result in 2.3 … Read More
Turkey Hill 12 Days of Christmas
Looking for some last minute gift ideas? Turkey Hill Dairy has the perfect contest for you! ‘Tis the season for giving and ice cream, which is why we’re celebrating with our “12 Days of Ice Cream” celebration on our blog, the Ice Cream Journal. Starting on Tuesday, December 14, we’ll post one new blog entry every day through December 25. … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 14 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Foremost Farms, and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 1,141 metric tons (2.515 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in the Middle East, South America, and Asia. The product will be delivered December 2010 through March 2011. Since CWT reactivated the … Read More
Vilsack Names NDB Board Members
Congratulations to the dairy farmers named to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms. “These appointees represent a diverse cross section of the dairy industry and I am confident that they will serve dairy producers throughout the United States well,” said Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. Newly appointed members are: Renae A. De Jager, … Read More
Introducing The ZimmPoll
Starting today we’re launching a new feature on all the ZimmComm New Media news websites, including World Dairy Diary. This is a weekly quick-vote style poll which we’re affectionately calling the ZimmPoll. The ZimmPoll is designed to gauge your opinions on a range of topics, including agriculture and agribusiness, emerging technologies and consumer trends. Look for a new poll each … Read More
CWT Wants 70%
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has initiated a membership drive to boost participation in the self-help program during the next two years, with the goal of signing up at least 75% of the nation’s milk in order to fully fund a robust Export Assistance program. “Focusing CWT’s efforts exclusively on helping sell U.S.-made dairy products into foreign markets will have a … Read More