From a deep valley caused by global economic recession in 2009, U.S. dairy exports have made a strong recovery. Brian Baxter has the story from Tom Suber, US Dairy Export Council (USDEC). Hear the entire interview here: The idea of consistently working to build a sustainable U.S. dairy export presence in the global marketplace got it’s start with the founding … Read More
The Dairy Checkoff Really is Working
Nearly one thousand farmers and dairy industry leaders are gathered in San Diego this week for the joint annual meeting of farmer-funded dairy promotion groups. On the agenda is a review of dairy checkoff programs and their results over the past year. Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Inc., says the dairy checkoff has had great success with partnerships in … Read More
Idaho Dairymen Award 15 Scholarships
Congratulations to the 15 students who were awarded $1,500 scholarships from the United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) and its two branches – the Idaho Dairy Products Commission and the Idaho Dairymen’s Association! The Idaho dairy industry’s first scholarship recipients include the following 15 students, who will graduate this spring: Billy Arriaga, son of Lynn and Rick Arriaga, attending the College … Read More
Getting Social with the Dairy Checkoff
The Dairy Checkoff has been promoting the advantages of getting social to dairy producers for a couple of years now and one of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board members found out just how important that is recently. I talked to Brad Scott, a fourth generation family dairy farmer from Southern California, during the Talk Session at World Dairy … Read More
Checkoff Annual Report Available
The 2010 Dairy Management Inc.™ annual report – featuring highlights of how the dairy checkoff helped impact sales of more than 6 billion additional pounds of milk is now available online. The annual report provides an update of various dairy checkoff programs, including strategic partnerships with globally recognized companies such as McDonald’s® and Domino’s® Pizza. The report also includes examples … Read More
Murphy New Pa. State Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Gabrielle Elizabeth Murphy, of Airville, Pa., she was crowned the 55th Pennsylvania Dairy Princess last week. Murphy is the daughter of Donna and Greg Kennard, and Sheri and Patrick Murphy, of York County. Contestants were judged on public speaking skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality. Each contestant prepared a speech, skit, radio spot and poster … Read More
Checkoff Seminar to Focus on Effective Messaging
Going to World Dairy Expo? Schedule time to join the Dairy Checkoff at seminar called “Leading the Conversation: Answering consumer questions about dairy.” The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5 at 1 p.m. in the Mendota 2, Exhibition Hall. Learn how to more effectively engage and communicate with consumers about on-farm milk production. Answering tough consumer questions about dairy … Read More
WMMB Introduces Cheese Pairing App
Have an iPhone? Love cheese? Then download this app pronto! What cheese goes with your wine? What beer goes with your cheese? These questions can finally be answered with Wisconsin Cheese Cupid. With this handy dandy iPhone and iPod Touch application, pairing a cheese with a like-minded beverage has never been easier or more fun. Bon appétit. FEATURES • Pairs … Read More
SUIDA to Work With Demeter
Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. (SUDIA) has engaged Demeter Communications to work with its Community Outreach program. “Our dairy farmers will have even more opportunities to tell their story to the public with Demeter establishing the connections with grassroots community organizations,” says Janet Grubbs, Director of Integrated Communications and Special Projects for the association. The non-profit SUDIA is funded … Read More
Nebraska Dairy Producer Pledges Support for “Fuel Up to Play 60” Program
The National Dairy Council teamed with the Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL to recently launch “Fuel Up to Play 60”, a program designed to encourage healthy eating habits and an active lifestyles to the nation’s youth who face a challenge battling the epidemic of childhood obesity. The program is summarized by its motto: “Be Healthy, Be Active, Make a … Read More