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The California Milk Processor Board has launched a new website, The Science of Imitation Milk, and two commercials that help reinforce real, simple milk. What do you think of them? Imitation milk comes from nuts and beans and lots of curious-sounding ingredients. Oh, and science. Imitation milk comes from science. But milk — milk is milk. It’s a classic. And … Read More

Congratulations to Tammy Anderson-Wise, who has been named chief executive officer of Dairy Council of California. Anderson-Wise was formerly director of program services for Dairy Council of CA, managing its school programs. She has been with the organization 15 years. She replaces Peggy Biltz, who is retiring after spending 27 years with Dairy Council of CA, 22 as chief executive … Read More

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has announced three resources available to help measure, improve and communicate about sustainability. The 2011 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report serves as a comprehensive resource on dairy sustainability for the dairy industry, as well as its partners and consumers. The 2011 report expands beyond the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fluid milk focus of the … Read More

Congratulations to Diane Duncan-Goldsmith, who was awarded the Midwest Dairy Council Service Award by the Iowa Dairy Nutrition Advisory Committee. The Dairy Council Service Award is given annually to a person who is committed to dairy nutrition education. Duncan-Goldsmith has been the director of food service for the Iowa City Community School District since 1987, and has been an advocate … Read More

The Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) today approved the $30,316,000 promotional program plan and budget covering the 2013 Fiscal Year (FY) which begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2013. The FY2013 plan covers in-state and national cheese and dairy product promotion; retail, food processing and foodservice marketing and education programs; national communications activities … Read More

Congratulations to Olivia Siglin! She was crowned South Dakota’s 57th State Dairy Princess. Siglin, 18, is the daughter of Kevin Siglin and Patty Siglin and is a student at South Dakota State University majoring in agriculture education and agriculture business. Throughout the coming year, she will represent South Dakota dairy farmers at a variety of appearances, helping consumers to understand … Read More

Congratulations to Emma Lammers, who was crowned the 2012 Nebraska Dairy Princess! Lammers is the daughter of Joe and Kathy Lammers of Lammers Enterprise Dairy. She is a junior studying agricultural education at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Her title includes a $750 scholarship award. Lisa Temme (TEM ee), 20, daughter of Doug and Mary Temme of Wayne, was … Read More