A new video, “U.S. Dairy Farmers Care,” has been making the rounds on social media today. Have you viewed it yet? If you like it, be sure to share it on your channels! The video tells the story of dairy farmers and their commitment to their animals, the environment, local communities and consumers. Merck Animal Health, a company committed to … Read More
SaveEnergy Resource for Farmers
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® has launched the SaveEnergy online resource that connects dairy producers to financial assistance programs and educational materials to help them reduce on-farm energy use and related costs. The tool is part of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment, an effort established by dairy producers to reduce environmental impact and create business value across the supply … Read More
Junior All American Winners Announced
Seventeen Jersey youth between the ages of 9 and 20 from 11 states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2011. The awards were announced November 5 during The 59th All American Junior Jersey Show in Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky. Imprinted certificates were presented to the owner of … Read More
Pedigree Analysis List Updated
Holstein Association USA has updated the Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners to reflect the 2011 show season. This section, which debuted last year, is provided for showing enthusiasts and contains various lists that provide a closer look at the genetics behind some of the most elite cattle in the Holstein breed. Holstein females used in the compilation of … Read More
NFL Player Speaks About Fuel Up To Play 60
Former NFL wide receiver Eddie Kennison attended the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk session to talk about Fuel Up To Play 60, a collaborative program between the NFL and National Dairy Council. I spoke with him to learn more about it. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy … Read More
DCHA Conference
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Conference Committee has scheduled another great lineup of speakers and presenters, for the 2012 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference, March 20-21, in Visalia, Calif. Online registration will open Jan. 9, 2012. Presenters include Gary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager, VITA PLUS Corp., Kerry Scott, H2A Program Manager, Mid-Atlantic Solutions Inc., and Gary Conklin, Conklin Farms. … Read More
Dairy Checkoff Drives Innovation
At the Joint Annual Meeting of dairy-farmer funded promotion groups in San Diego this week, one focus was on Innovation – and the progress of a 3-year old effort to bring the dairy industry together to solve common challenges. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy was established by dairy farmers in 2008, as a forum to bring the entire industry … Read More
U.S. Dairy Exports Gaining Ground
From a deep valley caused by global economic recession in 2009, U.S. dairy exports have made a strong recovery. Brian Baxter has the story from Tom Suber, US Dairy Export Council (USDEC). Hear the entire interview here: The idea of consistently working to build a sustainable U.S. dairy export presence in the global marketplace got it’s start with the founding … Read More
Ron Paul Leads The Pack In ZimmPoll
It looks like there are a lot of Ron Paul supporters out there. In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “Which Republican candidate for President is best for ag?” The big leader was Ron Paul at 41% followed by Newt Gingrich, 16%; Herman Cain, 13%; Rick Perry, 8%; Rick Perry, 8%; Mitt Romney, 7%; Jon Huntsman, 6%; Michele Bachmann, … Read More
The Dairy Checkoff Really is Working
Nearly one thousand farmers and dairy industry leaders are gathered in San Diego this week for the joint annual meeting of farmer-funded dairy promotion groups. On the agenda is a review of dairy checkoff programs and their results over the past year. Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Inc., says the dairy checkoff has had great success with partnerships in … Read More