The 2010 Dairy Management Inc.™ annual report – featuring highlights of how the dairy checkoff helped impact sales of more than 6 billion additional pounds of milk is now available online. The annual report provides an update of various dairy checkoff programs, including strategic partnerships with globally recognized companies such as McDonald’s® and Domino’s® Pizza. The report also includes examples … Read More
Nominations Sought for Sustainability Awards
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®, in affiliation with the Dairy Research Institute™, has announced the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, a new program that recognizes dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for efforts in delivering outstanding economic, environmental and/or social benefit, thus helping to advance sustainability of the dairy industry. The awards are divided into three categories: dairy farm, dairy … Read More
DFA Employees Volunteer in Baltimore
Nearly 300 employees of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) convened at Real Food Farm in Baltimore, Md. for an afternoon of service. Volunteers supported two of Civic Works’ largest programs, Real Food Farm and the REACH Partnership school, by preparing land at the farm for the winter and performing multiple site maintenance and beautification projects for both programs. Among … Read More
Internship at Holstein USA Available
Holstein Association USA is seeking applicants for a new Communications & Youth Programs summer internship. The internship will be based out of the Association’s headquarters in scenic Brattleboro, Vt., and provide valuable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and personal development to help students prepare for future careers in the dairy industry. Intern responsibilities will involve assisting with various communications projects and … Read More
Dairy Judging Results
The 18th Annual Accelerated Genetics Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest was held September 18, 2011 in Viroqua, Wis., with the University of Wisconsin-Madison taking top honors in reasons and overall. The University of Wisconsin-Madison team was coached by Chad Wethal and Brian Kelroy included team members: Abbey Wethal, Mitch Kappelman, Ryan O’Leary and Genevieve Dryak, they took home the coveted … Read More
Murphy New Pa. State Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Gabrielle Elizabeth Murphy, of Airville, Pa., she was crowned the 55th Pennsylvania Dairy Princess last week. Murphy is the daughter of Donna and Greg Kennard, and Sheri and Patrick Murphy, of York County. Contestants were judged on public speaking skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality. Each contestant prepared a speech, skit, radio spot and poster … Read More
Do You Use Social Media To Reach Consumers
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Can farmers effectively reach out to consumers with social media?” The answer was overwhelmingly positive with 75% saying Yes. However, there are some skeptics out there, 25% that said No. What do you think? Can we do it? Are we doing it? Are we making an impact? Our new ZimmPoll is now live. We’re … Read More
Pa. Dairy Farmers Can Turn to Center for Help
Dairy farm families in Pennsylvania affected by the massive flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee can apply for recovery funding through the state’s Center for Dairy Excellence. “These tools are needed now more than ever, with many of Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families struggling to know how to move forward after being devastated by the flooding,” said John Frey, … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Dairy Farmers of America and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 3,076 metric tons (6.781 million pounds) of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The product will be delivered October 2011 through March 2012. … Read More
Prices, Cows and Milk All Up From Last Year
Despite rising feed prices and a hot summer, milk production continues to increase this year, with forecast milk output rising 1.5 percent in 2011 to 195.7 billion pounds, according to USDA. Cow numbers continue to increase more than expected and output per cow appears to have rebounded from the July and August heat. Cow numbers are projected at 9.2 million … Read More