The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has unveiled a new logo and brand identity. The new look symbolizes the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s goal to update and modernize its vision to be the industry-leading source of calf and heifer nutrition, providing industry standards for profitability, performance and leadership that will help members improve the vitality and viability of … Read More
Miner to Lead American Butter Institute
Congratulations to Anuja Miner, who has been named executive director of the American Butter Institute (ABI), a trade association for butter manufacturers and distributors. Miner has served as the association’s program administrator since 1995. “These are exciting days for the ABI. The institute will thrive under Anuja’s leadership. We look forward to working with her to implement the institute’s strategic … Read More
What Are Your Food Decision Drivers
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “ Is shutdown affecting you?” Well, it’s a moot point now since the shutdown is over (for the time being). Our poll results were pretty well mixed though. Our poll results: · Yes, in a minor way –23% · Not at all – 23% · Can’t tell a difference – 25% · Not yet … Read More
Dairylea to Merge with DFA
Dairylea Cooperative, Inc.’s Board of Directors has voted to merge with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). DFA’s Board of Directors has endorsed the merger, which requires approval by Dairylea’s members, who will be asked to vote during a special meeting in February 2014. Dairylea’s farmer Board of Directors spent the past three years in a comprehensive examination of how to … Read More
Three Named Beef Boosters
Congratulations to Stuart Rasmussen, Rushville, Neb., Doug Harris, Orange, Va., and Shane Talkington, Belfield, N.D., for being named 2013 Beef Boosters of the Year by Select Sires Inc. for their outstanding work in the beef cattle industry. Stuart Rasmussen, sales representative for Select Sires MidAmerica, Inc., has been one of the pioneers in offering full-service breeding programs to his customers … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted seven requests for export assistance from Bongards Creameries, Dairy Farmers of America and Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association to sell 2.429 million pounds (1,102 metric tons) of Cheddar and Gouda cheese and 440,925 pounds (200 metric tons) of butter to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The product … Read More
DCHA Announces New Focus
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has announced a renewed focus and vision for its organization. A strong and sincere commitment has been made to changing a number of things that challenged the prosperity and sustainability of the Association – including eliminating programs and/or services that don’t deliver value and laying the groundwork for new programs and services that … Read More
Judges Announced for Sustainability Awards
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® has announced the expert judging panel for the third annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards. The panel of judges includes professionals from academic institutions, government, dairy science organizations, nongovernmental organizations, media, and environmental and dairy industry leaders. This knowledgeable group brings expert insights on the economic and environmental state of the dairy industry today. The … Read More
2014 World Dairy Expo Theme
The theme for the 2014 World Dairy Expo is “Designer Dairy.” The show will run from September 30 – October 4, 2014. Source: World Dairy Expo
DFA Issues Patronage Earnings
Dairy Farmers of America’s Board of Directors has issued $29.6 million in patronage earnings to the farmer members of the Cooperative. This allocation, which equals 7.5 cents per hundredweight, was made to members who marketed their milk through DFA in 2012. Patronage is the Cooperative’s way of sharing DFA’s earnings with its members. While at its core, DFA is a … Read More