The annual “Friends of Expo” honored four outstanding World Dairy Expo volunteers. The 2011 honorees were Brenda Lee Turner, Betty Haag, Julie Ehrke and Maureen DeBruin. Brenda Lee Turner was presented a Friend of Expo Award for her many years of service to the cattle show. A northern Wisconsin native, Brenda was active showing cattle through 4-H at the county … Read More
Niles and Brancel Honored
Congratulations to Dr. Don Niles, for receiving the Dairy Business Association (DBA) Advocate of the Year and Secretary Ben Brancel for receiving the DBA Leadership Award. The awards were sponsored by Vita Plus. Don Niles, DVM is co-owner and manager of Dairy Dreams, LLC in Kewaunee County. Dairy Dreams is a 2,800 cow dairy with a rolling herd average of … Read More
Holstein Judge List Available
The Holstein Association USA has made their 2012 National and Qualified Judges Lists available. The lists contain individuals who have significant amount of judging experience and attended a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference, making them eligible to judge nationally-sanctioned Holstein shows. State and regional-level shows are also encouraged to utilize the National and Qualified Judges list when selecting judges for … Read More
Volunteers Needed for Pa. Farm Show
Attention Pa. dairy farmers! Your help is needed 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 7 – 14. Volunteers will assist in providing consumers with a look at a modern dairy farm. Individuals, families, or company groups are welcome to volunteer. Contact Emily Yeiser, dairy initiatives managers with the Center for Dairy Excellence, at 717-346-0849 or eyeiser@centerfordairyexcellence.org for more … Read More
Enchanted Dairy Minn. Producer of Year
Congratulations to Enchanted Dairy, LLP for being named Minnesota’s 2011 Producer of the Year! The award is given annually by the Minnesota Milk Producers Association in recognition of a farm that has a proven commitment to the dairy industry, manages its farm for future generations, and is active in their local community. Watch this video to learn all about the … Read More
Alltech Global 500 Kicks Off Next Week
Coming up next week in Lexington, Kentucky is an event that dairy and beef producers should not miss. Since 2008, more than 800 of world’s most progressive dairy and beef producers have convened for the Alltech Global 500 to network and discuss the most relevant and challenging topics in the industry. This year, the Global 500 explores the future landscape … Read More
DFA Cheeses Win Recognition
Congratulations Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) for having five their cheese products earned recognition at the 2011 National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Championship Cheese Contest. The competition was held in conjunction with NMPF’s joint annual meeting with National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and United Dairy Industry Association. NMPF’s contest serves as a platform for cooperatives from across the … Read More
Calf Campus Complete
Select Sires Inc. has completed the new Calf Campus facility located near Plain City, Ohio. During the summer of 2011, construction began to develop two state-of-the-art facilities that will foster bull calf health and growth at Select Sires. The bio-secure campus will be home to nearly 150 calves when it is fully occupied. The new calf facilities will promote vigor … Read More