Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) to sell 2.138 million pounds of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese, 440,925 pounds of butter and 1.250 million pounds of whole milk powder to customers in Asia, South America and North Africa. The product will be delivered June … Read More
Say 'I Heart Dairy' Every Day
Dairy Council of California invites families everywhere to say “I Heart Dairy” in June in honor of National Dairy Month. Scientific research confirms the multiple health benefits of milk, cheese and yogurt, making dairy foods essential for a healthy diet. “Three servings of milk and milk products a day—whether an 8-ounce glass of milk, a 1.5-ounce serving of cheese or … Read More
Young Dairy Leaders Institute Invites Applicants
The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) is inviting applicants for its ninth class. A program of the Holstein Foundation, YDLI is a renowned, innovative leadership and communication skills development program that has graduated hundreds of young adults. Dairy producers working with all breeds of dairy cattle and allied dairy industry members, ages 22 to 45, are encouraged to apply. Applications … Read More
TPP Must Deliver Meaningful Access for All Dairy Products
The majority of U.S. dairy farmer cooperatives and dairy processing companies, all of which are members of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) or the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), threatened to withdraw support from the pending Trans-Pacific trade agreement if Japan and Canada refuse to follow through on pledges to provide comprehensive market access for U.S. dairy products. NMPF … Read More
California Dairy Industry Redefines the Term “Milk Money”
June is Dairy Month in California and this year, California dairy farmers and fluid milk processors are joining together to help local communities by supporting the Great American Milk Drive in the number one dairy state. On a national level, this campaign, in conjunction with Feeding America, provides gallons of nutrient-rich milk for millions of families across the nation to … Read More
ANIMART Adds a New Director of Communications
ANIMART, Inc. announces the recent addition of Anita “Annie” Bovine as Director of Communications for the dairy and livestock division which provides animal health products, supplies and solutions to producers. As Director of Communications, Annie will be responsible for the task of passing on breaking industry news to consumers, introducing new and exciting products and spreading smiles and laughs throughout … Read More
Conquering the Heat in Dairy Cattle
Dealing with heat stress is a constant struggle for Florida dairyman Sutton Rucks of Milking R in Okeechobee. This 1,350-cow dairy is located in one of the United States’ hottest regions where average highs range in the upper 80s to low 90s from May through October. At the advice of his nutritionist, Dr. Bruno do Amaral, Rucks started feeding Rally® … Read More
Online Hub Helps Navigate Transition Cow Management
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition is focused more than ever on helping dairy producers successfully navigate the journey through the transition period, the most critical time in a dairy cow’s life. Key to this commitment is a new online information hub, which ARM & HAMMER™ has developed to assist dairy producers and their advisors in plotting a better course through … Read More
IDF World Dairy Summit Deadline Approaching
The International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit is soon approaching. The event is scheduled for Oct. 27-31 in Tel Aviv, Israel. But the deadline for Abstract submission is right around the corner. Submit your abstract before May 30, 2014. Participants who wish to give a presentation at the IDF World Dairy Summit should make submissions to be reviewed by the … Read More
Elanco's $500,000 Commitment to Heifer Int. Project
Elanco is celebrating World Hunger Day (May 28, 2014) by announcing a $500,000 commitment to Heifer International’s East Africa Dairy Development Project (EADD), continuing the company’s long-term partnership aimed at breaking the cycle of hunger for those most in need. EADD aims to provide sustainable livelihoods for one million people in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya by 2018. Initiated in 2008, … Read More