Here’s a another reason to keep dairy in your diet! New research finds fat free milk instead of a fruit drink at breakfast helps you feel fuller and eat less at lunchtime. Stock your fridge, friends! Now there’s a new reason for the weight-conscious to drink fat free milk at breakfast time, suggests a new study published in the July … Read More
Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk
Young people tend to cut down on bone-strengthening dairy products as they enter their 20s — just when their body needs it most, new research finds. In a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, a majority of the 1,500 participants reduced their calcium intake in high school and the years immediately following high school. More than … Read More
Study: Young Adults Not Drinking Enough Milk
A study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior showed that teens and young adults are typically not getting an adequate amount of calcium in their diets, affecting bone mass density. From the looks of this study, it appears young people in their 20’s aren’t purchasing dairy products for various reasons. How can we change the trends and get … Read More
Oakhurst Dairy Awards Family Farmers
A few of Maine’s hard-working dairy farmers were recently recognized by Oakhurst Dairy at the company’s annual Producer Luncheon The awards banquet, which has been held for more than 20 years, allows Oakhurst Dairy to show its appreciation for the dedicated service of its independent farmers. Congratulations to all of the award winners! “The farms that produce Oakhurst milk are … Read More
McDonald’s Partnership Helps Boost Milk Sales
One more dairy checkoff story to share tonight – and it’s definitely the best one! If you’ve been to or even near a McDonald’s® restaurant in the last few weeks, you’ve heard about the new McCafe® specialty coffee drinks. But as a dairy farmer, did you know that these specialty coffee-house drinks consist of up to 80 percent milk? McDonald’s … Read More
Quick Dairy Facts
In the spirit of dairy month, it’s time to gear up with dairy facts and start talking with the consumers. Despite rumors that low dairy prices may “sour” dairy month, it’s increasingly important to remain positive and work towards raise demand for dairy products. According to the University of Illinois, consumers annually indulge on: -20.7 gallons of milk -31.9 pounds … Read More
Cheers to Day One of Dairy Month!
Today is June 1, and I probably don’t have to remind any of you that today launches the first official day of June Dairy Month. In honor of this celebratory month, I found an interesting column written by Roxie Rodgers Dinstel in the News Miner that is worth highlighting. The column is titled, June is dairy month, so drink milk … Read More
Simple Steps Can Improve Milk Taste and Quality
Improved milk quality on the farm can reduce costs, increase profits, improve animal health and give pride to producers. Pfizer Animal Health now offers a Dairy Wellness Plan that focuses on the health of the dairy cow and her calf, the economic health of the dairy operation and appropriate use of animal health products leading to a safe and healthy … Read More
Dairy Groups Stand Up for Flavored Milks
Leaders of the two major dairy industry groups jointly rejected a suggested federal excise tax on flavored milk drinks, such as chocolate and strawberry, that contain sugar-based sweeteners. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) say flavored milk is part of the solution to the child obesity problem, not a cause, and its consumption needs … Read More
Godfrey Named CEO of MilkPEP
The board of the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), funded by U.S. milk processors, has announced the appointment of Vivien Godfrey as chief executive officer of the organization, which manages the award-winning and iconic National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign. Godfrey replaces Kurt Graetzer, who is retiring from MilkPEP after leading the program for the past 14-plus years in its … Read More