Congratulations to Cassandra Krull, of Lake Mills, Wis. – the new National Jersey Queen! Cassy will represent Jersey breeders for the next year with her participation in events such as the Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, World Dairy Expo and The 60th All American Jersey Shows & Sales. The National Jersey Queen contest lasted two days with … Read More
Eating Habits Very Important
Our latest ZimmPoll seems to have hit a nerve judging by the number of responses. We asked, “What is the cause of obesity?” Eighty six percent said Bad eating/exercise habits! Only 8% said Over processed food, 4% said Genetics, 2% said Fast food restaurants and no one chose Lack of food regulation. Eating really is a personal choice as well … Read More
Interships Available at East Central/Select Sires
East Central/Select Sires is excited to offer two summer internships: a communications internship and a member service internship. The Communications Intern will be responsible for a variety of projects within the areas of public relations, written communications, print advertising, and web; as well as receive a broad-range of experience with all East Central/Select Sires programs and services. The intern will … Read More
Students: Win Big By Creating Dairy Food
The Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition is seeking undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in creating an innovative and original dairy beverage. Bring your knowledge and expertise to the dairy industry – new program will recognize outstanding student teams who develop an innovative dairy beverage. Enter by February 15, 2012. The dairy beverage must meet the following guidelines: … Read More
Student Successful in Returning Chocolate Milk
Thank you Dominic Daoust, for advocating to keep chocolate milk in your school! This is a great story of one student’s journey to keep low-fat chocolate milk as an offering in his lunchroom. Daoust, a senior at Niagara Falls High School in New York, told the School Board last month that the vitamins and nutrients in chocolate milk match those … Read More
New Chobani Plant to Be in Idaho
Agro Farma, the parent company of Chobani yogurt have announced that their new Chobani plant location is Twin Falls, Idaho. Company officials joined state and local leaders Thursday to announce plans to build a $100 million production facility and add 400 jobs to the local economy, the Times-News reported. Agro Farma founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya said the decision to … Read More
Lewes Dairy in Talks with Hy-Point
Hy-Point Dairy Farms is in talks to buy Lewes Dairy in a deal that would preserve the Lewes’ brand name but probably prompt some layoffs there, said Jay Meany, Hy-Point’s president. “We’re keeping the name the same because they have some standards,” products that customers have come to count on, Meany said. “Their heavy cream is a little heavier than … Read More
Two Internships Available at Select Sires
Select Sires Inc. has announced plans to offer two summer internships at its headquarters facility in Plain City, Ohio, during the summer of 2012. Positions are available within the sales and marketing department, with applications due by January 1, 2012. “Both practical work experience within the industry and networking are extremely important in helping college students prepare for full-time employment … Read More
On the Newly Proposed Child Labor Laws
Good editorial article by Stu Ellis, FarmGate on the newly proposed Child Labor laws. How do you think they might affect your farm and your children’s future in agriculture? Have you submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Labor yet? The newly proposed regulations from the Department of Labor will delay the education of a farm kid well past … Read More
Two New Member of the Research Board
Congratulations to Kenneth E. Meyers and Giovanna Vita, the two newly appointed members to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Meyers and Vita will represent the dairy importers on the board, and Meyers will serve a three-year term ending Oct. 31, 2014, while Vitawill serve a two-year term ending Oct. 31, 2013. “Importer representation on the board will enhance … Read More