More now than every before, consumers want to know not only where their food comes from, but also the story behind it’s production. The folks at Florida Dairy Farmers understand that and have launched a new website to help connect and familiarize consumers with the state’s dairy industry and farmers. The new floridamilk.com will help tell the stories of Florida’s … Read More
NFL and Dairy Industry Partner for Healthier Kids
Amid pre-Super Bowl 50 celebrations, US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Paul Rovey, dairy farmer and leader of the National Dairy Council (NDC), announced that the dairy-farmer funded Fuel Up to Play 60 program, along with support from the National Football League (NFL) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), will be providing $35 million … Read More
National Dairy Board Scholarships Available
Applications are being accepted for several college scholarships awarded by America’s dairy farmers and dairy importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), which helps fund Dairy Management Inc., the management branch of the national dairy checkoff program. Eleven scholarships will be awarded, each worth $2,500, as well as a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship awarded … Read More
Results from Elanco Dairy Producer Survey
Elanco Animal Health conducted a survey over the course of the last two months to gauge awareness, knowledge and understanding of immune suppression during calving periods and identify topics of concern in dairy healthcare. The survey results showed U.S. dairy producers are acutely aware of the consequences of immune suppression, and 59 percent of survey respondents rate mastitis as the … Read More
Takin' A New Holland Ride at #BeefMeet
Who wouldn’t love a job where you can jump in the cab of a tractor any day of the week. And you can tell Gary Wojcik, Mid-range Tractors Brand Marketing Manager for New Holland, loves his job. I jumped into the co-pilot seat during the New Holland tractor demo at the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show so … Read More
CWAS Offers 2016 Economic Outlook
Many dairy producers across the nation are struggling with low milk prices, and that trend isn’t looking to change anytime soon. Cody Heller, CEO/CFO of Central Wisconsin Ag Services, has broken down exactly what is happening on both the supply and demand sides of the dairy industry, and offers some advice for producers to make the most of the economy’s … Read More
IDFA CEO & President Bids Farewell to Dairy
President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Connie Tipton, will be retiring at the end of this year. Tipton has led the association since 2004 and has dedicated her career to being a strong voice for the dairy community. “I have decided to retire at the end of 2016 after 35 fulfilling years representing the dairy foods … Read More
January Dairy Market Report
Each month the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc. produce a Dairy Market Report. The January issue is out and highlights U.S. dairy trade and dairy product prices for the first month of 2016. The summary says annual growth in U.S. milk production slowed to less than half a percent during September-October. American-type cheese, dry whey and butter … Read More
Benefits of Immunity+ Exceed Expectations
One of the featured breakout sessions at the 2016 Dairy Strong Conference gave attendees a look into High Immune Response Technology and Breeding Selection, an exciting, innovative technology that has begun to gain significant momentum in the dairy industry. The presentation was given by Dr. Bonnie Mallard, PhD, a researcher and professor of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph College … Read More
Animal Ag Testifies at TPP Hearing
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) hosted three days of hearings entitled TPP Agreement: Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors. The goal of the hearings was to gather information for an economic analysis of TPP. Many animal agriculture groups gathered to testify on the pros and cons of the trade agreement. The U.S. Dairy Export … Read More