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A topic that is first and foremost on the minds of Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers during these challenging economic times is how to protect in increase their profitability. The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania is recognizing the need to help dairy producers understand and manage their risk with a special workshop on Thursday, June 2nd in Dauphin, Mercer and Bradford Counties, … Read More

Western United Dairymen (WUD) has secured $500,000 for water quality projects on dairies in California’s Central Valley. The funding is provided through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), part of the 2008 Farm Bill conservation title, and is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “AWEP is a voluntary conservation initiative that provides financial and technical assistance to … Read More

Advanced Animal Diagnostics (AAD), recently received an investment of $11 million, the largest single investment in research and development to diagnose mastitis, the costliest disease for dairy producers worldwide. The financing was led by Intersouth Partners and included Novartis Venture Funds as well as other private investors. AAD is an innovative research and development company dedicated to bringing highly accurate, … Read More

National All-Jersey Inc. is seeking a Manager for its wholly owned subsidiary, Jersey Marketing Service. The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership meeting high ethical standards for all company activities, including on-site and online public auction sales (JerseyBid.com), private treaty transactions, cattle and herd appraisal services, and export marketing. This is a full-time position based in the Reynoldsburg, Ohio office, … Read More

Save the date for the 2011 International Dairy Show, September 19-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. The International Dairy Show is the ONE show you need to attend. All the stakeholders in the dairy industry — those interested in packaging, processing, ingredients, marketing, sales, plant operations, product development, food safety, sustainability, and technology — will be there to exchange ideas and discover … Read More

Applications for the Pennsylvania Dairy of Distinction award from the Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program are due April 15. The award is based on the idea that attractive farmsteads enhance consumer confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales and public support for the industry. Dairies receiving the highest scores in each of 10 Pennsylvania districts will be … Read More

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is taking nominations for the New York Dairy Promotion Advisory Board, which allows dairy farmers to control the promotion of their product by advising the use of expenditures. The board consists of 10 state milk producers, appointed by the agriculture commissioner, who are expected to serve a three-year term. They don’t … Read More

Wells’ Dairy Inc., the Le Mars, Iowa-based maker of Blue Bunny brand ice cream and frozen novelties, has changed its legal name to Wells Enterprises Inc., which the company believes better reflects the character of its business. “The new name continues to reflect the family ownership of the company, but eliminates the element of ‘dairy,’ which we recognized added confusion … Read More

Our condolences to the family of Stan Bennett, longtime president of Oakhurst Dairy, who died Wednesday. He was 64-years-old. His family tells NEWS CENTER that he passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bennett was most recently Chairman of the Board, CEO and Vice President of Strategic Planning at Oakhurst. After receiving his law degree from the Boston University … Read More

Here’s another job opportunity for our readers: Midwest Dairy Association is seeking a full-time Industry Relations Program Manager supporting the Nebraska division. This person will be responsible for providing leadership to and representation of Midwest Dairy Association and the dairy check off in the state of Nebraska. Responsible for establishing and maintaining sound relationships with division board members, dairy producers, … Read More