The Idaho Milk Processors Association (IMPA) and the United Dairymen of Idaho are sponsoring a new product competition at the IMPA Annual Meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho, Aug. 12-15. The annual contest challenges universities with strong nutrition and food science programs to create the most promising new food product containing dairy ingredients. It’s slated for Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m. … Read More
You Could Be Next Eggland's Best CEO
The entry period for the Eggland’s Best “2015 CEO Search” Contest is coming to an end. Visit the Eggland’s Best website today to learn how you can become the next Eggland’s Best “CEO.” Eggland’s Best fans have until May 24, 2015 to showcase their egg-ceptional “CEO” qualities by filling out and submitting a four question entry form. Candidates who demonstrate … Read More
American Royal BBQ Contest Moves to Arrowhead
The iconic American Royal World Series of Barbecue has made the move to Arrowhead Stadium on October 1-3, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. The event began 36 year ago in the parking lot of the Golden Ox Restaurant. 50,000 attendees make it out to the annual competition and the American Royal is seen as the season’s grand finale for pitmasters … Read More
New York Brings Together Tomorrow’s Dairy Leaders
More than 285 students will participate in the Dairy Challenge® and complementary Dairy Challenge Academy in Liverpool, NY, April 9-11, 2015. Students will come from 40 colleges from across the U.S. and two Canadian provinces to put their textbook knowledge to work by evaluating a dairy operation and developing recommendations to optimize success and animal care. North American Intercollegiate Dairy … Read More
State Fairs – A Family Affair
I literally grew up at the Missouri State Fair. I was just a little one when I first attended the fair with my dad and I haven’t missed a year since. My dad worked for the Missouri FFA and ran the FFA Building during the two-week event. I remember hanging out with the State FFA Officers while running through displays … Read More
American Royal Steak Contest Call for Entries
The American Royal Association announced that the third annual American Royal Steak Competition Winner will be announced at their 2014 Grapes & Steaks Competition on October 8, 2014. Beef producers from across the nation are invited to submit rib eye steaks to compete for the best tasting steak. Steaks will be judged by a panel of experts. “Two years ago … Read More
Future Dairy Leaders Take Part in 2014 Dairy Challenge®
Optimism for the dairy industry’s future filled the convention center in Fort Wayne, Ind., where 264 college students congregated to improve skills, network, and learn about careers and industry innovation. The national Dairy Challenge held April 3-5, 2014, attracted these students from 37 colleges in 25 states and three Canadian provinces. “Dairy Challenge truly showcases cooperation of farmers, agribusinesses and … Read More
Collegiate Dairy Leaders from U.S. & Canada Converge in Fort Wayne
The Dairy Challenge Academy and contest will bring 280 students from 38 college dairy programs to Fort Wayne, Ind., April 4-6. This North American event – hosted by Purdue University, Michigan State University and The Ohio State University – is the largest gathering of collegiates pursuing a dairy career. Students will converge in Fort Wayne from all corners of the … Read More
2014 Junior Infographic Web Contest
Holstein Association USA announces a web based contest for its Junior members to create an educational infographic. An infographic is a visual presentation of information; utilizing charts, diagrams or maps to engage the audience. Holstein Association USA Junior members are encouraged to design one infographic for submission. This design should be in color and able to fit on an 8 … Read More
BouMatic Sponsors NAMA Chapter
BouMatic, the largest U.S. based, globally operating dairy equipment company, announces their sponsorship of University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Pioneer National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Chapter to the national NAMA product marketing competition. “We appreciate BouMatic’s contribution to Pioneer NAMA, UW-Platteville,” states Abigail Fink, Pioneer NAMA President. “BouMatic’s support made it possible for us to attend the competition this year.” BouMatic’s President, Todd … Read More