A meeting hosted by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, American cheese companies agreed to step up efforts to reduce the sodium content in cheese and educate consumers about the limits of sodium reduction. The 17 leading cheese firms, including the likes of Chr Hansen, Kraft Foods and Cargill, discussed the key challenges and opportunities related to sodium reduction. The … Read More
Kaasdoop Dip Perfect for Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl teams are decided, but have you decided what you’ll serve at your Super Bowl party? How about a cheese fondue made like the orginial? According to Wicked Local Wenham, the cheesy treat was invented in Holland, specifically a Gouda-cheese fondue served with boiled potatoes and chunks of rye bread. And it is called kaasdoop. Use this recipe … Read More
Enter to Win $250
Who couldn’t use an extra $250 in this economy? That’s why we’re offering World Dairy Diary readers a chance to win some extra cash just for filling out a simple survey. Really, it’s that simple. Just take a few minutes to tell us what you think about World Dairy Diary and you are automatically entered to win in the January … Read More
House Ag Hearing on Biotech Focuses on Alfalfa
The future of biotech alfalfa was in the spotlight as the U.S. House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Thursday to review the biotechnology product regulatory approval process. Prior to the hearing, committee chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) joined Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting that the department “return to a science based regulatory system … Read More
USDA Awards Bioenergy Producer Payments to Dairies
More than a dozen dairy operations are getting bioenergy producer payments from USDA as incentives to produce advanced biofuels. Under the Farm Bill, the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels authorizes payments to eligible producers to expand production and use of advanced biofuels. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the payments Thursday for over 120 operations in 33 states to support the … Read More
National Dairy Producers Conference in May
Dairy producers from around the country will pack their bags and head to Omaha, Nebraska for the May 15-17, 2011 National Dairy Producers Conference (NDPC). Formerly known as the National Dairy Leaders Conference, the NDPC will provide an in-depth discussion of the issues facing the dairy industry, with educational discussions on many of the key challenges looming in 2011. “The … Read More
Glessing New Princess Coordinator
Congratulations to Seena Glessing, Waverly, Minn., for being named the Princess Consultant for Midwest Dairy Association, with responsibilities in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Glessing replaces Char Hovland, who retired from that role Jan. 1. Glessing will manage the state dairy princess competitions and events, provide training and oversight for the three state princesses and help princesses develop skills … Read More
Got Farm Groups?
We got a great response to the question “What do you think about the number of farm groups?” in our latest ZimmPoll. Our readers are not shy about letting us know their opinions and we appreciate that. The results: 33% say there are too many, 28% say the more the merrier, 25% say some are not needed but most are … Read More
I-29 Dairy Conference Registration Open
The I-29 Dairy Conference will be held Feb. 9 and 10 at the Ramkota Inn in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Registration is now open. Producers who complete the online registration form by Feb. 1 will be eligible for the early registration prize drawing, including Minnesota Vikings memorabilia, such as an autographed football and autographed helmets. The event is coordinated by … Read More
New Scholarship Available
Bovance, the cloning technology and genetic preservation leader in the bovine industry, has introduced a scholarship essay contest. Eligible, industry youth who submit an essay on one of five topics will be judged based on innovation, writing quality and demonstration of thought-leadership for genetic advancements. The winning student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to pursue education in a cattle-related field … Read More