Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” When do you think Congress will complete a Farm Bill?” Our poll results: Twenty-two percent were optimistic and said before Sept. 30, 2012; twenty-eight percent were a bit more hesitant but said before the end of this calendar year; and twenty-five percent said both next year and maybe never. Our new ZimmPoll is … Read More
Celebrate the 4th with Pie
Happy 4th of July! Why not try making this patriotic pie from “The Secret Life of a Chef’s Wife“? The Easiest Fourth of July Pie I’ve Ever Seen Ingredients 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust Pastry cream: 2 1/2 cups 1/2 & 1/2, or whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk 2/3 … Read More
DFA Celebrates Dairy Month with Community Service
In honor of June Dairy Month, Dairy Farmers of America members and employees again supported the DFA Cares Foundation with the second annual DFA Cares Fight Against Hunger. Through a combination of volunteer hours, food donations and fundraisers, more than 100,000 meals were made possible for those in need. Community outreach programs such as the annual June Dairy Month campaign … Read More
Where Good Comes From
Where Good Comes From is a new website that talks about dairy goodness. It was recently launched in conjunction with the “Future of Food: Food Security in the 21st Century” event in Washington, D.C. The blog site is designed by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy as a potential hub for information-sharing and engagement on behalf of the entire dairy … Read More
World Dairy Expo Facebook Fan Giveaway
One lucky fan will win the ultimate Madison experience with the World Dairy Expo 10K Ultimate Fan Giveaway. Dairy enthusiasts are invited to become fans of Expo on Facebook. Fans of Expo’s Facebook page are privy to the latest information, giveaways, including free tickets and official Expo gear, plus it’s an excellent opportunity to connect with other dairy producers and … Read More
New Ideal Holstein Cow and Bull Reveiled
The Holstein Association USA unveiled the new Ideal Holstein Cow and Bull paintings last week during their Annual Meeting. Artist Bonnie Mohr revealed that she had dubbed the paintings “Romeo and Juliet,” and provided some phenomenal insight on her journey to the audience. Read several of her in-progress blog posts here. Source: Holstein Association USA
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 14 requests for export assistance from Agri-Mark, Bongards, Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold and Foremost Farms to sell a total of 2.191 million pounds (984 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia-Pacific, North Africa, Central America and the Middle East. The product will be delivered July through October 2012. … Read More