Congratulations to Dr. Don Niles, for receiving the Dairy Business Association (DBA) Advocate of the Year and Secretary Ben Brancel for receiving the DBA Leadership Award. The awards were sponsored by Vita Plus. Don Niles, DVM is co-owner and manager of Dairy Dreams, LLC in Kewaunee County. Dairy Dreams is a 2,800 cow dairy with a rolling herd average of … Read More
Enchanted Dairy Minn. Producer of Year
Congratulations to Enchanted Dairy, LLP for being named Minnesota’s 2011 Producer of the Year! The award is given annually by the Minnesota Milk Producers Association in recognition of a farm that has a proven commitment to the dairy industry, manages its farm for future generations, and is active in their local community. Watch this video to learn all about the … Read More
Southern Regional Challenge Results
The University of Florida hosted the 2011 Southern Regional Dairy Challenge contest, with a total of 50 students from 10 southern colleges and universities participated in the sixth annual event. A key objective is to present students with a real-life situation that stresses the importance of teamwork and professionalism. Teams of students from the different schools were formed to conduct … Read More
Student Athletes Enter the Sammy Awards!
Body by Milk is offering 25 student athletes the chance to win a $7,000 college scholarship and be featured in a Milk Mustache ad! Do you have what it takes? Enter the 2012 Sammy Awards! Are you a student athlete who excels in academics and community service? High school seniors who understand the importance of eating a balanced breakfast, with … Read More
Steenholdt Named Quality Vet of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Christian Steenholdt the 2011 Quality Veterinarian of the Year. Steenholdt was awarded the title at the 44th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Dr. Christian Steenholdt was recognized for his participation in the Dairy Quality Center’s Verified Premium Plus Program during Merial’s Dessert Reception. “Dr. Steenholdt’s dedication and loyalty to his dairy clients includes … Read More
Jersey Named Supreme Champion
Congratulations to Craig Walton, Emily Thornburg, Gene Iager, Shelby and Harold Rader, Jr., and Amy, Scott, Skip and Steve Lackey of Pleasant Plain, Ohio. Together, the Registered Jersey cow they own, Frederick 2783 Adventure, was named Supreme Champion of the 2011 All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa. Cargill Animal Feed and Nutrition, Inc., sponsored the $3,000 cash award for the … Read More
Duncans Named Image Award Winners
Congratulations to Duane and Donna Duncan of Carlisle, Pa. the winners of the 2011 All-American Dairy Show Image Award. The Image Award is presented annually to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All-American Dairy Show with significant contributions to its reputation, prestige and welfare. With wife Donna by his side, Duane served 45 years as a Penn … Read More
Engstrom and Herrick Award Brandt Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to Sarah Engstrom, M.S. student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Kevin Herrick, Ph.D. student at South Dakota State University. They were awarded the Land O’Lakes Foundation John Brandt Memorial Foundation scholarship. The John Brandt Memorial Foundation scholarship program supports graduate students pursuing work in dairy animal, food science or agribusiness at one of four eligible institutions: Iowa State … Read More
Harding Wins Obie Award
Congratulations to Janet Harding Ruslavage of Clarion, Pa., has been named the winner of the 2011 Obie Award, the top honor of the All-American Dairy Show. The award was established in memory of Obie Snider of Bedford County, a founding father of the All-American Dairy Show. It recognizes an individual who places significant value in service to the industry and … Read More
Boor Wins Research Award
Congratulations to Kathryn Boor, the 2011 recipient of the International Dairy Foods Association Research Award in Dairy Foods Processing. Kathryn J. Boor is the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. Boor has made outstanding contributions through her integrated extension and research programs in dairy microbiology quality and safety, dedicated to improving dairy product shelf … Read More