The National Dairy Council (NDC) is excited to announce the launch of its new blog, “The Dairy Report: News, analysis and opinion on nutrition and health research.” This new blog offers expertise, opinions and dialogue related to current trends and events in dairy foods, nutrition and science. A new post on The Dairy Report highlights a study that provides further … Read More
Jordin Sparks Wears Milk Mustache for a Cause
Jordin Sparks is the newest milk mustache celebrity – and she’s wearing the famous mustache for a cause! According to the Body By Milk website: “If you want to help make a difference in yourself and the world, you should Drink Milk for a Change. Make your own Milk Mustache ad at BodyByMilk.com and you will be supporting Save the … Read More
Wasson New Pa. State Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Krystal Wasson, the new Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess! Krystal is the daughter of Ronald and Candace Wasson of Centre County, Pa. She was crowned the 53rd Pennsylvania Dairy Princess from among 25 county dairy princesses after a three-day competition. Contestants were judged on public speaking skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality. Each contestant prepared a … Read More
Dairy BQA Summary Released
The Beef Quality Assurance Program recently released its latest summary in a pilot project study that was conducted in collaboration with the Idaho Beef Council and California Beef Council. The summary evaluated the quality of market dairy cows being sold at auction. Here is an excerpt from the press release… Jason K. Ahola, former University of Idaho Extension Beef Specialist … Read More
Dairy Teams with NFL for Child Nutrition
U.S. Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the National Football League (NFL) and the nation’s dairy farmers to promote good nutrition and fitness in the nation’s schools. This week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Thomas Gallagher, chief executive of Dairy Management, Inc., which runs the National Dairy Research and Promotion Program. The NFL … Read More
Minn. Dairy Research and Promotion Council Seeks Candidates
The Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council is seeking candidates to run for board positions in 11 statewide districts. Candidates will represent dairy farmers in their district and make decisions regarding the expenditure of dairy check-off funds. Candidates should be active dairy farmers who are well-informed members of their community and interested in check-off promotion programs. Interested candidates should contact … Read More
Cow Power Dairy NY State Fair Butter Sculpture
The 2009 New York State Fair butter sculpture was unveiled yesterday in Syracuse, N.Y. This year’s State Fair butter sculpture celebrates the old-time milk delivery system — the milk man. But with a twist: The “milk man” is actually a cow taking on the character of the hardy soul was up at the crack of dawn each day to deliver … Read More
56th Princess Kay of Milky Way is Olsen
Congratulations to Elizabeth Olson, Hutchinson, Minn. for her new title as the 56th Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Elizabeth was crowned in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on August 26. This marks the first time two people have been named Princess Kay from the same family; Olson’s sister Sarah was crowned Princess Kay in 2002. Her … Read More
National FARM Program Launched
Dairy producers take pride in providing high-quality care to their animals, and now a new program being launched by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Management Inc. ™ (DMI) called the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management will demonstrate producers’ commitment to animal care and quality assurance. The program, which will become available in the fall … Read More
Katie Adams Crowned 56th Iowa Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Katie Adams, Waucoma, Iowa on being crowned the 56th State Iowa Dairy Princess! The title allows her to serve as the official goodwill ambassador for nearly 2,000 Iowa dairy farmers during the coming year. Adams is the daughter of Scott and Jeanie Adams. She plans to attend Iowa State University pursuing a degree in dairy science. Adams also … Read More