Want to attend the 2014 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit? If you are a student between the ages of 17 – 25, apply to receive financial assistance, made available by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and the Center for Dairy Excellence. Considered the premier dairy event in Pennsylvania, the summit is moving to a new venue in 2014, offering four distinct program tracks … Read More
POOP May Win Superbowl Ad
Out of 15,000 applicants, an Idaho startup called Poop Natural Dairy Compost is now one of four finalists in the running to win a professionally produced Super Bowl commercial through the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Big Game competition. While this concept may be new to some customers, it’s actually a sustainable practice for farmers throughout the country. The startup team … Read More
Year-End Equipment Purchases on Your List?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What are you thankful for?” Our poll results: · All of the above – 37% · Friends and family – 15% · Good health – 12% · Freedom – 8% · Affordable food – 8% · Rewarding work – 7% · Our great nation – 7% · Other – 7% There are so many … Read More
DCHA Scholarship Available
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The annual $1,000 DCHA scholarship is awarded to a student currently enrolled in agriculture-related field at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-high school education. A person may receive the scholarship only once, and must meet … Read More
Holstein Association Board Report
The Holstein Association USA, Inc. (HAUSA) board of directors held their fall meeting in Chicago, Ill. on November 21-22. The board approved the 2014 Management-by-Objective Business Plan and associated budget. The Business Plan forecasts growth in sales of Holstein Association USA’s core products and services. Members who participate in the popular Holstein COMPLETE® program and have 1,001 or more Registered … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
Here’s a great Thanksgiving Day message from Dairy MAX. We also wish you and yours a wonderful holiday. Life on the farm doesn’t stop on holidays. Our dairy farmers work hard each and every day to keep your family happy and healthy. Learn more at http://www.DairyMax.org. Happy Thanksgiving from our farm to your family!
Don't Forget the Ice Cream with that Apple Pie!
Happy Thanksgiving! Life on the farm doesn’t stop on holidays. Our dairy farmers work hard each and every day to keep your family happy and healthy. Learn more at DairyMax.
Most Think RFS Cut is Bad
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What is your opinion on the EPA lowering biofuels requirements?” Our poll results: · Bad for the country – 26% · Guts the RFS and hurts ag – 26% · Windfall for oil industry – 19% · Other – 13% · Industry can overcome – 7% · Doesn’t go far enough – 5% · … Read More
Congrats to Jersey Scholarship Winners
Seven Jersey youth pursuing degrees in animal, dairy and food science or ag business received scholarships totaling $13,000 presented by American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). The Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies of $5,000 was awarded to Morgan Randall, Soldiers Grove, Wis. The daughter of Robert and Marla Randall is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls majoring in animal … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 36 requests for export assistance from Bongards Creameries, Dairy Farmers of America, Foremost Farms USA, Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), Tillamook County Creamery Association and Upstate Niagara Cooperative (O-AT-KA) to sell 9.760 million pounds (4,427 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese and 3.003 million pounds (1,362 … Read More