I love this idea – half-sticks of delicious Land O’Lakes butter sold in a 1-lb. package. What a great concept for single people or empty-nesters! The eight half-sticks stay fresh so you can enjoy the butter at a slower pace; or busy families can use it for quick recipe making. Butter Half Sticks are going national. Land O’Lakes, Inc. announced … Read More
PDPP Announces Election Results
The Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program (PDPP) recently welcomed three new dairy farmer members to its 21-member board of directors. Elected for three-year terms were Bill Beeman of Kingsley, Joyce Bupp from Seven Valleys, and Rob Waddell of Townville. Re-elected to the board of directors were Nelson Habecker of Lancaster and Lolly Lesher from Bernville. Additionally, Tom Croner of Berlin was … Read More
LOL Purina Offers Scholarship
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC announced they will award five $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture, and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. Applications are available online and must be postmarked by March 14, 2009 The Propel® Energy Nugget scholarship program is available to high school graduates pursuing a … Read More
Elliot is New Southwestern Rep for Holstein
Congratulations to Jenny Elliot, Hico, Texas on her new position with Holstein Association USA. Elliot joins the company as the Southwestern Regional Representative and will provide support to Registered Holstein breeders in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Elliott is a December 2008 graduate of Tarleton State University, with a degree in Agricultural Services and Development, with an emphasis in Agricultural … Read More
Brook to Join NMPF
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announced today that Dana L. Brooks, a veteran government relations professional with experience at both the state and federal levels, has been hired to serve as its new Senior Director of Government Relations. “We are excited that Dana is joining NMPF. She will bolster NMPF’s presence on Capitol Hill and will make a great … Read More
Lee Joins Progressive Dairy
Congratulations to Karen Lee who has been named as an editor of Progressive Dairy Publishing. Lee, whose roots grow deep in Wisconsin agriculture, will broaden the scope of editorial coverage for all four of the company’s agricultural magazines. Most recently, Lee served as managing editor of Agri-View, the leading weekly agricultural newspaper in Wisconsin. She held that position for two … Read More
Gomes Joins DFA
Congratulations to Keith Gomes, the newest staff member of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA). Gomes will serve as chief operating officer of DFA’s Dairy Food Products division. Gomes has more than 20 years of production and business management experience in the dairy industry. He began his career with production and supervision roles at Golden Cheese, and was later involved … Read More
NMPF Elects New Chairman
Congratulations to Randy Mooney for his election as Chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation during its 2008 Annual meeting last week in Nashville, Tenn. Mooney had been serving as Assistant Secretary of the NMPF Board of Directors prior to last Thursday’s election. He, his wife Jan and a partner operate a 250-cow dairy in Rogersville, MO, where he has … Read More
Fonterra Opens Chicago Research Center
Fonterra Cooperative Group, has opened its new research and development center called the Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Chicago, Ill. Just four months ago, Fonterra USA moved its North American headquarters from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, to the Rosemont area. Customers will be able to come in and physically see the processes and taste the products, as Fonterra’s technical staff develop … Read More