The 2011 All-American Dairy Show will welcome 10 judges to place classes in 14 youth and open shows Sept. 17-22 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Lee Barber of DeWitt, Iowa, will judge the All-American Brown Swiss show on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 20-21. Ted DeMent of Kenney, Ill., will place the All-American Milking Shorthorn … Read More
New Plate Still Has Dairy Included
You may have heard the news today, regarding the USDA’s announcement of the new MyPlate. This tool is intended to educate Americans about the healthy choices they make regarding their diet. The shape may have shifted from pyramid to plate, but the message remains the same: dairy is an important part of the daily diet, for adults and children alike. … Read More
June Dairy Month Starts
Happy June Dairy Month! How will you be celebrating? Be sure to thank a dairy farmer!
NMPF Will Hold Foundation for the Future Meetings
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) will be hosting a Summer Grassroots Tour: 12 meetings in July and August that will bring together dairy producers and other key industry representatives to discuss the dairy policy reform programs proposed in NMPF’s Foundation for the Future. “The U.S. dairy industry has called for dramatic changes in dairy policy, and Foundation for the … Read More
Flavor Face-Off
Here’s a fun way to celebrate June Dairy Month – Progressive Dairyman’s 2nd Annual Flavor Face-Off. Vote for your favorite ice cream in the bracket! (Although, this News Editor is sad to see a poor showing from the East Coast! Maybe next year…) Vote here. This year, we asked dairy industry bloggers and Proud to Dairy members — along with … Read More
Modern Dairy Carbon Footprint Keeps Shrinking
Dr. Jude Capper, Washington State University, Assistant Professor of Dairy Sciences (pictured on the left) is a myth buster. At the Alltech International Symposium she took on the myths about the carbon footprint of modern dairy production. Her presentation was titled, “Managing the media myth: What is the truth behind the carbon footprint of modern dairy production? Things you should … Read More
Farm Bill Debate Time
Of course we planned our latest ZimmPoll to coincide with the first public hearings on the new farm bill. Uh. Right. But that’s how it worked out. This past week we’ve asked the question, “What is your opinion about the farm bill?” Early in the poll there was not a large gap in response but then things changed and the … Read More