Management of World Dairy Expo takes a village of industry professionals, and the man at the helm of it all is Al Deming, President of the World Dairy Expo Board of Directors. Deming works closely with the Expo’s key staff of about 14 people, as well as over 500 volunteers that offer their time to help the Dairy Expo run … Read More
WDE Book Celebrates Show's Founder
The World Dairy Expo is kickstarting a year long celebration of it’s 50th anniversary in 2016 with the publishing of We Need A Show, a commemorative book on the prestigious show’s history. Among the many contributors to the book’s content is Roy Hetts, son of World Dairy Expo Founder Alan Hetts. Alan Hetts’ was a lifelong Wisconsin Dairyman, and his … Read More
Dairy Groups Praise Move to Increase Market Access to Canada
Dairy groups are pleased with U.S. House members’ efforts to get better access to markets in Canada. The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) commended a bipartisan and regionally diverse group of House members for urging Canada to allow more imports of U.S. dairy products as an outcome of the … Read More
Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Meeting Slated for Nov.
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) will meet this fall in upstate New York. The group’s annual meeting is slated for November 12 – 13 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo, New York. “Our goal is to bring together top dairy reproduction authorities and industry leaders to improve dairy reproductive performance,” explains Joe Dalton, DCRC president. “This year’s program … Read More
Dairy Farmers Get Online Tools for Margin Protection Program
Dairy farmers are getting some online tools to use for the Margin Protection Program, the new federal dairy safety net included in the 2014 farm bill. This news release from the National Milk Producers Federation says the group has updated its online tools for dairy farmers considering their enrollment options in the program. To help producers make decisions, NMPF’s dedicated … Read More
Cheese Curds Website Celebrates Glory of Treat
A new website celebrates the unofficial snack of America’s Dairyland, cheese curds. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has launched EatCurds.com, dedicated to the one-of-a-kind squeaky treat. Visitors to EatCurds.com will learn how cheese curds are made, why they squeak, how to keep them fresh and where to find them. An interactive map includes listings for creameries, retail stores and … Read More
Holstein Association Elects Leaders, Amends Bylaws
The recent National Holstein Convention saw the election of new officers and some changes to the group’s bylaws. Gordie Cook of Massachusetts was elected president of the Holstein Association USA board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting, held June 25- 26 in St. Charles, Illinois, during the 130th National Holstein Convention. He replaced retiring President Glen E. Brown of … Read More
Dairies Petition for California to Join Milk Marketing Order
California’s three largest dairy cooperatives want the state to join the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) and Land O’Lakes, Inc. sent a proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), petitioning for milk producers in California to begin operating under the system that provides consistent regulation across the United States … Read More
AMPI CEO Resigns
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) CEO Ed Welch resigned last week for personal reasons, according to the organization. Welch, who has been with the dairy marketing cooperative for 31 years, became CEO in 2008. “We are grateful to Ed for his years of service to AMPI and wish him the best,” said Steve Schlangen, chairman of the AMPI Board of … Read More
Milk, Cattle Groups Join Call for Restoration of Tax Breaks
Groups representing dairy and cattle producers have joined dozens of other ag groups calling for the restoration of some tax cuts. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) are asking Congress to restore Section 179, a tax code provision that allows small businesses, including farms, to write off capital purchases such as equipment immediately, … Read More