Real Ice Cream MilkQuakes From Krystal

Chuck ZimmermanIce Cream, Milk, Promotion

It’s nice to know that Krystal is using real ice cream in their MilkQuakes. If you visit their MySpace page you can get a free one. It’s called the Krystal Lover’s Lounge. You can download a print a coupon for one of their MilkQuakes from the site. Since it’s MySpace it’s a blog and they’ve got posts. It looks like … Read More

Intern Needed in Illinois

News EditorDairy Checkoff, Education, Promotion

Looking for a great summer position? How about working for the Midwest Dairy Association Chicago and St. Louis Divisions? This sounds like a great opportunity for a young person interested in the dairy industry, but hurry, applicaitons are due by April 7th! The position is designed to assist Midwest Dairy Association staff with marketing communication objectives on behalf of the … Read More

North Dakota Girls Sought

News EditorDairy Checkoff, Education, Promotion

North Dakota girls…start honing your dairy promotion skills and get ready to enter the North Dakota Dairy Princess contest. The pageant beings on July 25 at the North Dakota State Fair. The winning girl will receive $900 in scholarships and the first runner-up will receive $500 in scholarships. Entry deadline is June 1st, so visit Midwest Dairy today to get … Read More

Wisconsin Comfort Food

News EditorCheese, Dairy Checkoff, Promotion

Wisconsin is still known for cheese, a fact that the restaurant, The Old Fashioned is taking to heart. The menu at the restaurant features many fantastic dishes made with Wisconsin cheese, including an old favorite, Macaroni and Wisconsin Cheese. Now you can try your hand at Chef Patrick O’Halloran’s recipe, thanks to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Chef O’Halloran shared … Read More

Super Dairy Bowl

Chuck ZimmermanAudio, Dairy Checkoff, Promotion

It’s Super Bowl time and the dairy industry is ready for it. Regardless of whether the Colts or the Bears win Super Bowl 41 in Miami, dairy producers have already scored big thanks to another successful year teaming up with the National Football League to increase milk, cheese and yogurt sales. Brian Baxter has more in this report. Download and … Read More

Cow Umbrellas

Chuck ZimmermanPromotion

Cow UmbrellaRob McAlister at Umbrella Heaven sent me an email with this just in case any of you are looking for an out-of-the-ordinary promotional item for your dairy or just want to carry one with you. They’re cow umbrellas.

Cow Parade Auction Raises Big Moo-lah

Chuck ZimmermanGeneral, Promotion

The CowParade Wisconsin 2006 herd of artistically created fiberglass cows that grazed Madison and surrounding communities for nearly five months has raised more than $550,000 to benefit charity. The majority of the proceeds will help build the new American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. Proceeds will also benefit more than 30 other non-profit organizations. The “Dazzle in Dairyland” live auction … Read More