The leadership at the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has been re-organized. Jay Stauffacher, a dairy producer from Darlington, was re-elected chairman of the group. Stauffacher’s term is for the 2009 Fiscal Year which began July 1, 2008 and concludes June 30, 2009. Connie Seefeldt, Coleman, was re-elected vice chairperson, and Ed Jasurda, Phillips, was elected Secretary. Romona Averbeck, Fond … Read More
Celebrate America!
From all of us at World Dairy Diary, we wish you a happy and safe 4th of July! Today is a day to remember the freedoms our country allows us, and to be grateful that we are so lucky. Enjoy the day, have a few hot dogs, maybe some ice cream and “ohh” and “ahh” at fireworks!
Minder Wins Cheese Makers Scholarship
The Southwestern Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (SWCMA) recently awarded their sixth annual $2,000 Young Dairy Producer Educational Scholarship to Matt Minder of Minder Farms, Browntown, Wis. The purpose of this individual scholarship is to encourage young dairy producers to pursue educational opportunities that will allow them to continue in the dairy business. Minder, a recent high school graduate, will use … Read More
Osborn Wins Rumler Scholarship
Congratulations to Kasey Osborn, Genoa, New York, for winning the 2008 Robert H. Rumler Scholarship. The scholarship is administered by the Holstein Association USA and was established in 1984 to honor former Association Executive Secretary Mr. Rumler. Kasey certainly has already built an impressive resume in the industry and is much deserving of this award. Osborn is currently enrolled in … Read More
Pa. Dairy Meeting in July
Dairy producers and professionals in Pa. are invited to a series of two meetings this July. A great opportunity to meet with your neighbors, exchange information and learn more about the dairy industry. “Open Houses & Dairy Tours,” hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Cooperative Extension. All dairy farm families within the local dairy community are … Read More
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Arm & Hammer Offers Webinar
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition will be hosting complimentary Webinars customized for dairy producers, covering new research and focusing on minimizing the effects of heat stress through proper nutrition management. The DCAD balancing and heat stress Webinar is being offered twice: June 23rd at 10:00 a.m. EST and June 26th at 8:00 p.m. EST. Dr. Elliot Block, senior manager of … Read More
Wis. Dairy Symposium to be Dynamic
The Wisconsin Dairy Products Assn’s 2008 Dairy Symposium will be held July 13-14 at the House on the Rock Resort, Spring Green, WI. The Symposium is a complete and comprehensive program focusing on issues impacting all dairy processors. You can still sign-up! A partial listing of confirmed speakers include: Dermot Carey, Darigold, Inc., Louise Hemstead, Organic Valley and John Kennedy, … Read More
National Guernsey Convention is Soon
The National Guernsey Convention is only a few weeks away! The annual gathering will be held in Middleton, Wis. this year from June 26 through June 30 at the Madison Marriott West Hotel. The convention is being hosted by the Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders Association, and complete event details and registration forms are available on their website. Be sure to sign-up … Read More
Milk Adds Magic Touch to Summer Treats
The folks at the California Milk Marketing Board are partnering with Chef Bret Thompson, the owner of MILK, an ice cream parlor and cafe in Los Angeles, to bring delicious and easy dairy recipes to everyone! The exclusive recipes can be found online – yum! MILK’s homemade ice cream, malts, breads, cakes and soups bring delight (not to mention the … Read More