To be successful in growing demand for dairy, one factor is critical: maintaining and growing consumer confidence-for dairy products, for dairy farmers and the dairy industry. That’s why the dairy industry, through the leadership of the dairy checkoff, has launched an unprecedented industry-wide effort aimed at engaging consumers and building consumer confidence in dairy. Brad Bulla has more. Source: Dairy … Read More
Four Scholarship Winners Named
Congratulations to the four scholarship winners, sponsored by the Illinois Division of Midwest Dairy Association. Kalli Berning of Galena, Angela Hildebrandt of South Beloit, Michele Hoppman of Galena and Serena Lawfer of Kent are the 2012 scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded to students displaying leadership, work experience, academic performance, participation in activities and events, involvement in a dairy farm and … Read More
Senate's Farm Bill Passes With Dairy Amendments
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the Farm Bill today by a bipartisan margin of 64-35. Passage gained praise from the Dairy Farmers of America: “The U.S. Senate sent an important message to the nation’s agriculture industry today by passing S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (Farm Bill). The Farm Bill contains dairy provisions … Read More
Leier is New N.D. Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Marissa Leier the new North Dakota’s 66th State Dairy Princess! Leier is the daughter of Larry and Rosalind Leier, of Bismarck. Leier is 19 years old and comes from Hague. The runner-up was Amy Noel, 19, of Linton. She is the daughter of Albert, Jr., and Lisa Noel. The two were crowned during a luncheon with Midwest Dairy … Read More
Test Your Milk Knowledge
How much do you know about milk? The Dairy Council of California gives you this infographic, which tells the story of milk. Check it out, and find out where your knowledge level ranks! Source: Dairy Council of California
National Dairy Council Announces Partnership
Feeding America joins with National Dairy Council and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to identify game-changing innovations in the field of nutrition and food security. With a commitment of $1.8M over two years, National Dairy Council will take a leadership role in bringing together this unique effort between three organizations to help to eliminate hunger and promote healthy food … Read More
Dairy Farmers Appointed to National Board
Congratulations to the following dairy farmers who were appointed to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. All appointees’ terms will begin immediately with terms ending October 31, 2014. Newly appointed members are: Kima L. Simonson, Washington (Region 1); Lynda S. Foster, Kansas (Region 4); John R. Howerton, Arkansas (Region 4); Amber L. Horn-Leiterman, Wisconsin … Read More
Giant Sundae Celebrates Dairy Month
What’s better than an ice cream sundae? A giant ice cream sundae! Pennsylvania’s dairy promotion organizations celebrated June Dairy Month today with the creation of a colossal ice cream sundae on the steps of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pa. The annual salute to dairy farmers is sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program on behalf of … Read More
Latest Dairy Checkoff Update
Dairy sales experience significant gains when products are placed beyond the traditional dairy case, according to new research from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®. The Innovation Center was founded by America’s dairy producers to develop industry-wide solutions and action plans to grow long-term sales. The research provided shoppers more access to dairy and meal-building concepts that paired dairy with … Read More
Princess Kay Finalists Named
Congratulations to the 12 young women from dairy farm backgrounds who were selected as the 2012 Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists. Each will be sculpted in butter during the 2012 Minnesota State Fair. Princess Kay serves as the official goodwill ambassador for the state’s dairy farmers, and makes appearances to help explain their commitment to taking care of … Read More