The South Dakota State University Dairy Science Department welcomes three new professionals; David Casper, Assistant Professor in Dairy Science, Tracey Renelt, SDSU Extension Field Specialist in Dairy and Melissa Schmitt, Assistant Manager for the Dairy Research and Training Facility. David Casper will focus on production in his new position as Assistant Professor in Dairy Science. Casper will teach undergraduate and … Read More
Winners of Dairy Quality Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA), sponsored by Merial, in partnership with the National Mastitis Council (NMC) and Hoard’s Dairyman. Recipients of the 2011 NDQA Platinum Award are Ron and Terrie Brooks of Waupaca, Wis.; Ryan and Charina Dellar of Harrisville, Mich.; Michael and Nancy Kleinhans of Kiel, Wis.; Dean and Patti Tohl of Tillamook, … Read More
Expo Seeks Nominations
Outstanding dairy leaders from across the global dairy industry are being sought for World Dairy Expo’s annual recognition awards. Nominations will be accepted through February 15, in the following four categories: · Dairy Woman of the Year · Dairyman of the Year · Industry Person of the Year · International Person of the Year The Dairy Woman and Dairyman of … Read More
Greek Yogurt Just Getting Started
Chobani, the maker of Greek yogurt in upstate New York, thinks that the Greek yogurt trend has just gotten started. Its plant already pumps out 1.5 million cases of the thick yogurt every week, and pallets are stacked four stories high in the chilled warehouse. But like other Greek yogurt makers, Chobani is expanding. Greek yogurt now accounts for a … Read More
Sweetwater Valley Farm Honored
Congratulations to Sweetwater Valley Farm of Philadelphia, Tenn., for being named the 2012 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year during a ceremony held at the International Dairy Foods Association’s Dairy Forum in La Quinta, Calif. Owners John and Celia Harrison received the award, which recognizes U.S. dairy producers that apply creativity, excellence and forward thinking to achieve greater on-farm productivity … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 18 requests for export assistance from Bongards, Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 1,821 metric tons (4.015 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Central America. The product will be delivered January through June … Read More
Dairy Shrine Seeks Nominations
National Dairy Shrine is again seeking nominations for its most prestigious awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, Progressive Dairy Producer, and Graduate Production Award. ”NationalThe Guest of Honor is given to a contemporary dairy leader for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the dairy industry. It has been awarded every year since 1949 when Dean H. Kildee was … Read More
Expansion Symposium Scheduled
Wisconsin dairy farmers and businesses can now sign up for the Dairy Business Association’s seventh annual Expansion Symposium, scheduled for February 21-22 in Green Bay. The event will be held at the KI Center and will address the issues and topics that affect Wisconsin’s dairy business. The first day will focus on the advantages of turbulent ventilation, and improving leadership … Read More
California Dairies Tout Sustainability Success
California dairy families are proud of the sustainability accomplishments they achieved in 2011. According to the California dairy farming sustainability coalition Dairy Cares, the state’s dairy industry continued its commitment last year to protect and improve the environment. Central Valley dairy farmers launched the nation’s largest dairy groundwater monitoring program, a non-profit, collaborative scientific effort to assure that dairy farming … Read More
I-29 Dairy Conference Coming Soon
The Seventh Annual I-29 Dairy Conference coming up Feb. 8 and 9 in Sioux Falls will Focus on Global Dairy Issues under the theme, “Now and in the Future.” The event is coordinated by dairy extension specialists from South Dakota State University, North Dakota State University, Iowa State University, University of Minnesota and the University of Nebraska. Additional partners coordinating … Read More