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Three of the nation’s dairy promotion groups have elected leadership for the next year at their annual meeting in Phoenix: Leadership of Dairy Management Incorporated (DMI) Chair – Paul Rovey, Glendale, Arizona Vice Chair – Harold Howrigan, Sheldon, Vermont Secretary – Skip Hardie, Lansing, New York Treasurer – Larry Hancock, Muleshoe, Texas DMI, which manages the national dairy checkoff program, … Read More

McDonald’s® has created a video thanking dairy farmers for the work they do in producing wholesome, delicious dairy foods! Dairy farming is a difficult, 365-day job. That said, America’s dairy farmers couldn’t imagine doing anything else. For their dedication, commitment, and delicious diary products, we thank them. Source: Dairy Good

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® has announced the expert judging panel for the third annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards. The panel of judges includes professionals from academic institutions, government, dairy science organizations, nongovernmental organizations, media, and environmental and dairy industry leaders. This knowledgeable group brings expert insights on the economic and environmental state of the dairy industry today. The … Read More

You can help crown the winner of the 2013 Show Your Pride dairy farmer photo contest sponsored by Dairy Management Inc. The goal of the contest was to have dairy producers show their enthusiasm for the checkoff-led Fuel Up to Play 60 program and their partnership with the National Football League. The contest winner receives a visit to their dairy … Read More

Did you know that September is National Breakfast Month? Dairy foods are a perfect addition to any healthy breakfast. Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association is giving away a game day experience with former Philadelphia Eagle, Ike Reese. Enter now – the contest ends on September 30! Here’s How to Enter: Like us on Dairyspot on Facebook and upload a photo of you … Read More

Head over to the new dairy checkoff website to learn more about the programs Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) manages. Dairy.org serves as DMI’s corporate website that presents an overview of the organization’s function, plus information about the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, National Dairy Council, Fuel Up to Play 60 and other checkoff priority areas. The site features information about … Read More

Dairy checkoff partnerships formed by Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) have a positive impact on sales, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual Report to Congress. An analysis of DMI’s partnership with Domino’s Pizza from 2009 to 2011 shows the benefit-to-cost ratio (BCR) of $7.70 for every checkoff dollar invested. This compares to a BCR of 3.9 for the entire … Read More

Congratulations to MarJenna McWilliam the 60th Princess Kay of the Milky Way! The a 20-year-old from Winger, Minn. is the daughter of Bruce and LaVonne McWilliam and attends North Dakota State University, majoring in English education with a Norwegian language emphasis. McWilliam will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for nearly 4,000 Minnesota dairy farmers. County dairy princesses from throughout … Read More

Jamba Juice Company and GENYOUth Foundation have announced a multi-year partnership agreement that leverages the unique assets and leadership of both organizations to support students across the country. Jamba Juice and GENYOUth share a commitment to the health and vitality of our nation’s youth, and will combine forces to work with schools, community groups and other national organizations to design … Read More

North Carolina dairy farmers Eugene Blackwell and Zach Myers spoke to attendees at the annual Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit in Charlotte, N.C., July 9-12. The summit brought together student leaders and program advisors who are committed to improving their school and community by eating smart and staying active through the checkoff-created Fuel Up to Play 60 … Read More