Summer’s not over yet, there’s still time to enjoy this Summer Strawberry Delight dessert recipe featuring Crave Brothers Mascarpone Cheese that recently won first place in the Second Annual Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheese Recipe Contest. Creative cooks from three states entered the contest, which was held on August 11 at the Waterloo Farmer’s Market. Deb Dunstan of Deerfield, Wisconsin, … Read More
Scholarship Winners Announced
East Central/Select Sires awarded eight $250 scholarships to students enrolled in the UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC). Scholarship recipients include: Brett Hildebrandt, son of Roger and Fay Hildebrandt of Hustisford; Matthew O’Connor, son of James and Theresa O’Connor of New Glarus; Deanna Sterman, daughter of Matthew and Rhonda of Hartford; Zachary Meyer, son of Dale and Kelly Schmuhl … Read More
Zahurones New Princess Kay
Congratulations to Mary Zahurones, the 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way! Zahurones is an 18-year-old college student from Pierz, Minnesota. As Princess Kay, Zahurones, who represents Morrison County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota’s nearly 4,500 dairy farmers. Mary is the daughter of Chuck and Pat Tax of Pierz, and will attend the University of Minnesota … Read More
Pa. Students Receive Scholarships
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors has selected seven individuals to receive $1,000 Student Leader Scholarships. The scholarships provide recognition, encouragement and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in academic programs that support the dairy industry. Selection of the scholarship winners was based on the completed application within the following criteria: academic performance; apparent commitment to a … Read More
Record Number of Entries in Championship Dairy Product Contest
The 2011 Championship Dairy Product Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) and Dairy Foods magazine, received a record number of 705 entries for cheese, butter, fluid milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream, sour cream, sherbet, cultured milk, sour cream dips, whipping cream, dried whey and creative/innovative products from throughout the United States. Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, Madison, … Read More
Seeking Nominations for Quality Milk Awards
The National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) is seeking applicants for it’s 18th year. The NDQA recognizes the very best in quality milk production. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 10, 2011. The NDQA program honors dairy producers of all sizes from across the country who have placed a high priority on producing milk of the highest quality. Producers must … Read More
Dairy V.I.P.s Needed
This is a cool idea: the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association is hosting a contest called the “V.I.P. Dairy Farm Experience”. The contest is open until August 31 to entrants 18 years and older that live within the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association region. Enter today! The V.I.P. Dairy Farm Experience is a contest that will give six winners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be … Read More
Baileys Irish Champion Holstein Cow Crowned
The new 2011 Baileys® Irish Champion Holstein Friesian cow has been crowned. Dalevalley OT1 J Lulu, owned by Irish farmers Eugene and Sean Murphy, has won the prestigious award. Dalevalley OT1 J Lulu, is a six year old cow that beat 24 other bovine beauties from across Ireland to take the Baileys Irish Champion title. The competition recognises good body … Read More
TalkJersey Results Announced
Eight junior members of the American Jersey Cattle Association displayed impressive depth of breed knowledge and engaging presentation styles during the sixth national Jersey youth public speaking contest, TalkJersey. The contest, offering cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Inc., De Forest, Wis. Contestants could speak about any topic related to Jersey cattle or Jersey milk, including current affairs and dairy … Read More
Hansen Receives Young Jersey Breeder Award
Congratulations to Christy Hansen, Canby, Ore., for receiving the Young Jersey Breeder Award. The Young Jersey Breeder Award is presented to individuals or couples who are at least 28 years old and under the age of 40 on January 1 of the year nominated, who merit recognition for their expertise in dairy farming, breeding Jersey cattle, participation in programs of … Read More