National Dairy Shrine Scholarships

Chuck ZimmermanOctober 3, 2006Dairy Checkoff, Dairy Group, Education

According to an annoucement by the Midwest Dairy Association, the National Dairy Shrine has awared its 2006 dairy marketing scholarships. These are co-sponsored by America’s dairy producers through the national dairy checkoff program.

CWT Export Assistance Bids

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 29, 2006Dairy Group, Export

Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:

Cooperatives Working Together announced today (Mondy, 9/25)that it accepted two export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese. Both bids are from Land O’Lakes of Arden Hills, MN: one for the export of 40 metric tons (88,000 pounds) of Mozzarella cheese to the South Korea; and another for 20 metric tons (44,000 lbs.) of Mozzarella cheese to Taiwan. CWT will pay an export bonus to the bidder, once completion of the cheese shipments is verified.

CWT News Conference

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 28, 2006Audio, Dairy Group, Export

Yesterday, Cooperatives Working Together held a call-in news conference with remarks from Jerry Kozak, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Milk Producers Federation and Dr. Scott Brown, Livestock and Dairy Program Director, Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri.

40-Cent Increase From CWT

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 27, 2006Dairy Group, Export, Markets

In July, dairy producers began contributing 10 cents per hundredweight to the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program. Now an independent analysis reports that the affects of CWT has been at least 40 cents since it began in 2003.

Wide Load Ahead Finished

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 25, 2006Dairy Group

Here’s the final version of “Wide Load Ahead” that we reported on previously.

It’s an original oil painting by Denise Rich which will be on display throughout World Dairy Expo, October 3 to 7, in Madison, Wis., in the USJersey exhibit area.

Thanks to Denise for sending in the final version.

The DBA Endorses Doyle Campaign

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 24, 2006Dairy Group

Here’s the latest endorsement from the Dairy Business Association.

Interns With Jersey Marketing Service Available

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 24, 2006Dairy Group, Education

There are more scholarships available for students interested in the dairy business. This one is for high school graduates who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey cattle. They are encouraged to apply for the 2007 Fred Stout Experience award.

CWT Export Assistance Bids

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 22, 2006Dairy Group, Export

Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:

Cooperatives Working Together announced today (Monday, 9/18)that it accepted five export assistance bids last week for the sale of cheese, and one for anhydrous milkfat. Four of the cheese bids are from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO: 95 metric tons (209,000 pounds) of Cheddar to the Netherlands; 54 metric tons (118,800 lbs.) of White Cheddar and Monterey Jack to Japan; 37 metric tons (81,400 lbs.) of Cheddar to Japan; and 2 metric tons (4,400 lbs.) of Mozzarella to Japan. The fifth cheese accepted cheese bid was from Select Milk Producers of Artesia, NM, for the export of 20 metric tons (44,000 lbs.) of Mozzarella to Japan. The final accepted bid was also from Dairy Farmers of America, for 17 metric tons (37,400 lbs.) of anhydrous milkfat to Mexico. CWT will pay an export bonus to the bidders, once completion of the cheese and milkfat shipments is verified.

Holstein Association Internships Announced

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 20, 2006Dairy Group, Education

There’s more dairy internships available and now’s the time to start planning ahead. The Holstein Association, along with the Holstein Foundation have just announced their intership availabilities.

Do You DASH

Chuck ZimmermanSeptember 20, 2006Dairy Group, Nutrition

The Nutrition Education Services/Oregon Dairy Council has some new nutritional guides available. I wish I could have been at the conference where they introduced them.

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