Seven individuals have been awarded the Student Leader Scholarship from the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. The scholarship is intended to provide recognition, encouragement and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in academic programs that support the dairy industry. The Student Leader Scholarship is awarded annually to Pennsylvania residents who are full-time undergraduate students planning to … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell 3.1 million pounds (1,417 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and 661,387 pounds (300 metric tons) of butter, to customers in Asia, the Middle East and the South Pacific. The product will be delivered … Read More
DJM and YDJM Applications Available
Holstein Association USA’s 2013 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) and Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) applications are now available. These awards recognize the most accomplished members of the National Junior Holstein Association, the highest honor given by the Association to youth. Entry materials must be postmarked by March 1, 2013, to be eligible. Following recommendations from the Junior Advisory Committee, which … Read More
Shrine Announce Scholarship Winners
The National Dairy Shrine announces the winners of their scholarships for 2012. The scholarships will be presented at the Awards Banquet at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Oct. 4. National Dairy Shrine will provide more than $40,000 of scholarship awards to students at that event. The NDS student recognition program recognizes graduating seniors planning a career related … Read More
Thermal Aid App Can Detect Heat Stress
Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a new mobile app that can detect the threat of heat stress in cows using nothing more than a smartphone. Called Thermal Aid, it can help farmers detect the threat of heat stress in cows. The app is scheduled for release this fall. Heat stress can persist for three days before an … Read More
Worden Newest Iowa Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Logan Worden the 59th Iowa Dairy Princess! Midwest Dairy Association sponsors the dairy princess program on behalf of Iowa’s dairy farmers. Worden, 19, is the daughter of Dennis and Joan Worden. Worden represented the state’s Brown Swiss breeders in the contest, in which she also was named winner of the presentation category. She is a sophomore at Iowa … Read More
Not Ready For Cloud Data Storage
It doesn’t look like the ag world is ready to embrace the cloud to store precious data. Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Will you use the cloud to store your data?” According to the results 62% said No, too many risks. Only 20% said Yes, already do and 18% said Yes but looking for better options. So how do … Read More
Jersey Youth Results
Junior members of the American Jersey Cattle Association displayed impressive depth of breed knowledge and engaging presentation styles, plus had a lot of fun, in two competitions held during the annual meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, June 27 through 30 in North Conway, N.H. Judging in the seventh national Jersey public speaking contest, TalkJersey, was conducted on June … Read More
Forage Entries Due
There’s still time to forage your way to the top! The entry deadline for the 29th Annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl and last chance to win over $22,000 in cash prizes is just around the corner. Silage entries for standard and brown midrib corn silage categories must be received by August 16. All other forage samples, including dairy hay, haylage, … Read More
Your Team Enthusiasm Could Help You Win
Show your NFL pride and you could win an awesome prize! Dairy producers have an opportunity to show their enthusiasm for the dairy industry, Fuel Up to Play 60 and the National Football League during the third annual Show Your Pride producer photo contest, which is sponsored by the dairy checkoff. Producers can capture their passion and creativity in a … Read More