Dairy Council of California has launched a new website, HealthyEating.org, as a way to increase awareness of all of its nutrition education offerings across multiple audiences, including teachers and health professionals. Combining the best features, materials and tools of its two previous websites – DairyCouncilofCA.org and MealsMatter.org – Dairy Council of California has created an online destination where families can … Read More
Yoesel New Nebraska Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Jessica Yoesel, the newly crowned Nebraska State Dairy Princess! Yoesel will represent the state’s dairy farmers in public appearances during the coming year. Yoesel, 19, of Falls City, Neb., is the daughter of Richard and Diana Yoesel of Yoesel Brothers Dairy, and is a freshman in elementary education at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Her title includes … Read More
12 Days of Dairy Christmas from Michigan Farmers
Michigan dairy farmers sing the “12 Days of Dairy Christmas!” Great video to share with friends.
Milking Parlor: Small Influencers and Big Consumers
The dairy industry is trying to win over small groups of influencers… and large groups of consumers as well. In this edition of the Milking Parlor, we talk with Stacy Dohle from the Midwest Dairy Association and Dairy Management Incorporated to hear how they are trying to win over those influencers, such as nutritionists, to the value dairy products have … Read More
Lyon Award Richard E. Lyng Award
Congratulations to G. Joe Lyon of Toledo, Iowa, for being named the 2012 recipient of the Richard E. Lyng Award. Awarded by the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), it is named for former U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Richard E. Lyng, who played a key role in implementing policies that led to the establishment of the NDB nearly … Read More
Revitalizing the REAL® Seal with New Website
As part of its efforts to revitalize one of the most recognized product symbols in the food industry, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announced that the REAL® Seal is undergoing a makeover. The first step in that process was taken Tuesday, with the launch of a revamped website: www.realseal.com. The previous website existed primarily as a resource for dairy … Read More
Dairy Industry Innovates Change in Fluid Milk
Milk does the body good! But that household phrase doesn’t mean consumers are drinking as much as they used to. The demand for milk has decreased, but the dairy industry is hard at work to make that change. Thanks to partnerships with Dairy Checkoff, you might be seeing lactose free or higher protein milk on shelves. Or different flavors and … Read More
Successful Partnership With Dairy Checkoff & Domino's
Partnerships equal progress and this has rang true for the Diary Checkoff and a well-known pizza delivery service. With the sales of pizza cheese plummeting, DMI sought a partnership that would benefit the dairy industry and pizzas lovers alike. It has proven successful and during the recent World Dairy Expo, Chuck talked with New York dairy farmer, Skip Hardie about … Read More
National Dairy Board Appointees Announced
Congratulations to the five new appointees to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board! All appointees’ terms will begin Nov. 1 and end Oct. 31, 2015. Newly appointed members are: Lawrence A. Hancock, Texas; Lanette M. Harsdorf, Wis.; Edward J. Jasurda, Wis.; David Veenhouwer, Idaho; and Marilyn K. Hershey, Pa. Reappointed to serve second terms were: George Marsh, Ore.; Ray … Read More
Dairy Council and NFL Partner for GENYOUth
New York dairy producer and United Dairy Industry Association board member Audrey Donahoe is passionate about promoting healthy eating and exercise for young people so she is very excited about the GENYOUth Foundation, a partnership between the National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League (NFL) committed to child health and wellness. “As a dairy farmer, I feel like … Read More