Congratulations to Ana Schweer, 19, of Watertown, S.D. – the new South Dakota Dairy Princess! Crowned the 54th princess on April 1 during the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, Ana was one of eight candidates for the title. As the new princess, Ana won a $1,000 scholarship from the dairy princess program sponsor, Midwest Dairy Association – South … Read More
Producer Can Learn How to Tell Their Story
Midwest Dairy Association is offering a free workshop for dairy producers leading up to the opening reception of the 2009 Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls on March 31 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The workshop, called Telling Your Story: Why Your Image and Actions Have Impact, will give producers a chance receive training and resources to help … Read More
Midwest Dairy Names Six to Scientific Council
Midwest Dairy Association has named six leading dairy authorities to its Scientific Advisory Council. The members include: John Fetrow, V.M.D., M.B.A., professor, Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota; Mike Hutjens, Ph.D., extension dairy specialist, Animal Sciences Department, University of Illinois; Ronald Kensinger, Ph.D., department head, professor, Department of Animal Sciences, Oklahoma State University; Lloyd Metzger, Ph.D., … Read More
40% More Cheese Supports Dairy Farmers
I don’t usually need an excuse to order a pizza, but if you do – here’s your perfect one: it supports dairy farmers! Domino’s Pizza®, partnering with dairy producers through their checkoff investment, has launched six new specialty pizzas called American Legends™. Each pizza uses up to 40 percent more cheese than a regular Domino’s pizza, making the potential additional … Read More
Dairy Industry Consortium Launches Initiative
The dairy industry has unveiled a major initiative to help reduce on-farm expenses while meeting a growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products. The industry-wide effort focuses on the fluid milk value chain — from farm to table. It includes a series of projects that will reduce energy, increase efficiency and help dairy producers tap into new sources of income. … Read More
Midwest Dairy Intership Apps Due
Midwest Dairy Association‘s deadline for the 2009 Illinois summer internship is February 11. The position is designed to assist Midwest Dairy Association staff with marketing communication objectives on behalf of the dairy checkoff. Duties include news release development and involvement with activities conducted by the organization in conjunction with the Illinois State Fair and June Dairy Month. To be eligible, … Read More
High Calcium Intake and Weight
The journal Nutrition Reviews recently released a review of research that found a positive link between high calcium intake and improved body composition and weight maintenance. The study concluded that high calcium intake may affect body composition through some combination of reducing body fat mass while maintaining lean body mass, reducing weight gain and increasing weight loss on calorie-restricted diets. … Read More
Got Milk Creators Offer Healthy Recipes
The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK?, has joined forces with children’s culinary schools statewide to uncover the delicious possibilities of nutritious foods like milk and vegetables — foods essential for healthy growth and development. The recipes developed by the children’s culinary schools have been outlined exclusively online. The partnerships with Piccolo Chef in Culver City, … Read More
National Dairy FARM Program Announced
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) have announced the introduction of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management. A joint effort of the two organizations, Dairy FARM has been formed to bolster consumer trust and confidence in the U.S. dairy industry and demonstrate the industry’s commitment to the highest levels of animal care … Read More
Scheibe Joins Midwest Dairy Association
Congratulations to Roger Scheibe who is the new Director of Industry Outreach for the Midwest Dairy Association in South Dakota. Scheibe’s new position includes serving South Dakota dairy producers through a variety of industry programs and activities conducted by the farmer-funded promotion organization. Scheibe will facilitate the South Dakota Division Board as well. He will also lead Midwest Dairy Association’s … Read More