A new website and blog, “Go Bold With Butter,” has launched. The campaign is presented by America’s Dairy Farmers® in partnership with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. “Go Bold With Butter” will serve as a virtual kitchen where consumers can interact with a team of butter enthusiasts who will tout the value and versatility of butter. Nine dedicated bloggers were … Read More
Summary of DFA Annual Meeting
At Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) 14th Annual Meeting, the Cooperative unveiled a new tagline – “More Cooperative” – which underscores a commitment to delivering more resources for members, more quality for customers and more leadership in the industry. More than 1,300 members and industry guests convened in Kansas City for the meeting. Randy Mooney, chairman of DFA’s Board … Read More
Got Milk? They're Sustainable!
When you begin to count the winners of the first U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy,® you realize the list goes on and on. Sustainable dairy practices are good for business, good for communities and good for the environment. And while the award is brand new, sustainable dairy practices are not. They’ve been implemented, perfected … Read More
Holstein Accepting Rumler Applications
Holstein Association USA is currently seeking applicants for the Robert H. Rumler MBA Scholarship. Applications are due April 15, 2012, and the successful applicant will receive a $3,000 scholarship to apply towards their Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) program expenses. The scholarship is awarded annually to the recipient at the time of enrollment in an MBA program as a … Read More
Milk Production Leaps Ahead in February
The latest USDA estimate released earlier this week shows milk production in the United States expanding, with February 2012 production up 8% compared to a year ago – partly due to an extra day for Leap Year. According to USDA, Milk production in the 23 major States during February totaled 15.2 billion pounds, up 8.3 percent from February 2011. However, … Read More
Organic Not Healthier Than Conventional Food According to Our Poll
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is “Organic” food healthier than “Conventional” food?” The majority of respondents said No at 60 percent with only 40 percent saying Yes. Most of the people I know don’t think organic means healthier and although they like I will eat something that is certified organic we just don’t want to pay more for it. … Read More
Cow-Side Forums Held in Pa.
Dairy managers and employees interested in honing their animal care and handling skills should plan to attend one of two Cow-Side Forums, hosted by the Pa. Center for Dairy Excellence, Penn State Department of Veterinary Medicine, Alltech, Land O’Lakes, Inc., and Pennsylvania Beef Council later this month. The advance registration deadline is March 21, 2012. With an on-farm session planned … Read More
Expo to Host International Jersey Show
World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the International Jersey Show in 2012. Jersey breeders have competed at World Dairy Expo for forty-five years, since the very first show in Madison in 1967. The quantity of Jersey show entries has grown steadily over time and today’s competition draws in over 360 animals that compete on … Read More
MILKBITES Made with Real Milk
Have you heard about the new product, KRAFT MILKBITE? The snack is made from real milk, combined with granola, and is sold in the refrigerated dairy aisle. Let us know what you think if you’ve tried them! Introducing a snack like nothing else. KRAFT MilkBite combines real milk with whole grain granola and other tasty and nutritious ingredients, providing the … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 15 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, Michigan Milk Producers Association and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 1,710 metric tons (3.770 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 678 metric tons (1.495 million pounds) of butter to customers … Read More