Even while the dairy industry is gathered at World Dairy Expo, plans are under way for the next big meeting in the industry: the joint annual meeting of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA). Milk producers and dairy industry organizations from around the country will … Read More
Study Finds Dairy Only 2% of Total Emissions
The U.S. dairy industry announced today that it has completed a carbon footprint study that measured the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a gallon of milk in the United States. The carbon footprint study, together with data from additional studies measuring GHG emissions, helps validate that total U.S. dairy GHG emissions are approximately 2 percent of total U.S. emissions. … Read More
Free Farm Tour Kit Available
Do you conduct tours for school children on your dairy farm? Then this new resource may be for you! Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program encourage farmers to use farm tours as an opportunity to promote the dairy checkoff-funded Fuel Up to Play 60 program. “Dairy farmers are embracing Fuel Up to Play 60 and want to support … Read More
Dairy Research Institute Formed
Marking another step in the dairy industry’s efforts to accelerate innovation and increase future demand for dairy, Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy recently announced the formation of the Dairy Research Institute™ to strengthen the dairy industry’s access to and investment in the technical research needed to drive demand for dairy products and ingredients, globally. … Read More
Miron Named 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Congratulations to Katie Miron who was crowned the 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way last night! Katie is a 19-year-old college student from Hugo, Minn. As Princess Kay, Miron, who represents Washington County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota’s nearly 4,700 dairy farmers. Katie is the daughter of Fran and Mary Ann Miron of Hugo, and … Read More
Fuel Up to Play 60 to Begin Second Year
Have you heard about Fuel Up to Play 60 yet? This in-school nutrition and physical activity campaign is partially funded by America’s dairy producers, through their investment in the dairy checkoff. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a partnership between the National Dairy Council® (NDC), the nutrition research and education arm of the dairy checkoff, and the National Football League® … Read More
Moser Named Iowa Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Kendra Moser, Colesburg, Iowa, for being crowned the 57th Iowa Dairy Princess. The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association annually sponsors the Iowa Dairy Princess contest. The young woman chosen as the Iowa Dairy Princess acts as a spokesperson for the dairy industry and Midwest Dairy Association. Eleven women competed for the 2010 Iowa Dairy Princess title and … Read More
Niessen Named 2010 Indiana Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Elles Niessen of Lewisville, Ind. for being selected the 2010 Dairy Princess for the American Dairy Association of Indiana. Elles, age 20, is the daughter of Nico and Milly Niessen. She represented the Dairy Farmers of America in the 2010 Indiana Dairy Princess Scholarship Program. Elles is a sophomore at Indiana University School of Nursing. Retiring Princess Audrie … Read More
Barry 2010 Ill. Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Kari Barry who was crowned the 2010 Western Illinois Dairy Princess on June 24. The pageant marked the Western Illinois Dairy Council’s 55th annual promotion banquet. The Western Illinois Dairy Princess, and the banquet that serves as a backdrop for the ceremony where she is named, has been a tradition since 1955. Barry, the newest title-holder, will participate … Read More
Hintz Named N.D. Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Heidi Hintz, 18, Flasher, N.D. for being crowned the 64th North Dakota Dairy Princess! The title allows her to serve as the official goodwill ambassador for about 180 North Dakota dairy farmers during the next year. Hintz is the daughter of Robert and Debra Hintz. She is a graduate of Flasher High School and will major in music … Read More