The ZimmPoll is not a scientific, statistically valid measurement of any demographic but rather a gauge of opinion and other information from interested readers. Never has that been more evident than this past week when our poll was highly influenced by a concerted campaign to do so by R-Calf in response to a post Cindy did, “GIPSA Dominates Senate Committee … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted six requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Bongards Creamery to sell a total of 1,128 metric tons (2.487 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese to customers in the Middle East, North Africa and Central America. The product will be delivered July through November. In 2011, CWT has assisted members in making export … Read More
Jersey Elects Leadership
Officers and directors for the two USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held June 24 and 25, respectively, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Robert Bignami, Orland, Calif., was elected to a one-year term as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Bignami, co-recipient … Read More
Holstein Youth Win at Bowl & Jeopardy
Congratulations to all of the youth that participated in the National Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy contests during the National Junior Holstein Convention. Dairy Jeopardy Dairy Jeopardy had over 75 contestants in three age divisions; Junior, ages 9-13, Intermediate, ages 14-17, and Senior, ages 18-21. The lively and engaging competition is based on the popular television game show, but focuses … Read More
Dairy Month Campaign Delivers 100,000 Meals
June Dairy Month is gone now, but not forgotten by thousands who received meals last month through Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA). DFI put together a nationwide effort for June Dairy Month that resulted in nearly 100,000 meals provided for hungry Americans in several communities. The Cooperative initially set out to provide 50,000 meals to those in need through … Read More