Last spring, Yankee Magazine writer Linda Hedman Beyus, reported on Arethusa Farm, the well-known registered Holstein and Jersey dairy farm in Connecticut. For those who haven’t heard, Arethusa is owned by George Malkemus and Tony Yurgaitis, the co-owners of Manolo Blahnik USA (you know, those fabulous high-heeled shoes!) Recently, Leanne Gendreau of NBC Connecticut also wrote a piece on Arethusa. … Read More
New Online Game Teaches Kids About Dairy Farming
Online games featuring farming are popular on social networks. Now, the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program have introduced Operation Dairy, a new interactive online game that helps teach kids about modern dairy farming.The game was created by Philadelphia-based Singularity Design. Operation Dairy challenges players to explore a rich virtual farm landscape to find and “win” nine unique … Read More
Lactose Intolerance Study Reveals Rates May Be Significantly Lower
A new study recently released by Nutrition Today suggests that the prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated. The study, which uses data from a national sample of three ethnic groups, reveals that the overall prevalence rate of self-reported lactose intolerance is 12 percent – with 7.72 percent of European Americans, 10.05 percent of Hispanic Americans … Read More
Students Receive Scholarships Through Dairy Checkoff
Dairy producers, through their checkoff investment, awarded 20 scholarships to students throughout the nation who are majoring in degrees with a dairy emphasis and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through DMI, annually awards up to 19 $1,500 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy. … Read More
Fuel Up to Play 60 New Initiative
The National Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council (NDC) have launched a new program called, Fuel Up to Play 60, an initiative aimed at tackling childhood obesity by giving youth a voice in changing the school nutrition and physical activity environment. The program will reach 36 million youth in 60,000 elementary, middle and high schools during the 2009/2010 school … Read More
Dairy Producers Help Grow Sales with New Yogurt Smoothie Product
Here’s a new product worth talking about: Yoplait® Yogurt Chips. Did you know that as a dairy producer you helped to launch this new product, which use both yogurt and milk, through your dairy checkoff investment? Dairy Management Inc., in partnership with General Mills, owner of the Yoplait® brand, helped to developed this new line of frozen fruit and yogurt … Read More
Chinese Dairy Team Gains Experience in U.S. Dairy Techniques
The current state of the Chinese dairy industry is described best as being in a period of transition, with small herd owners and managers facing the decision between expanding their operation and going out of business. As low milk prices continue to create a challenge for smaller producers, it is anticipated the trend toward larger operations will be steady, in … Read More
Michigan State Opens Experimental Dairy to Public
Michigan State University has opened an experimental dairy with the latest technology, including two robotic milking machines made by Maassluis, Netherlands-based Lely Group. Robot milking operations have long been in use in Europe but spread only slowly in the U.S. Part of the new dairy is also pastured-based paddocks. Financing for the 94-cow dairy at MSU’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station … Read More
Cabot Creamery Cooperative Serves Up Two Easy-to-Make Picnic-Ready
Cabot Creamery is offering families great new recipes, perfect for your summer picnics – and a great way to get your 3-A-Day(TM) of Dairy! To add an element of fun to your outdoor picnic, try Swashbuckling Salad Swords with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, or for a delicious side dish, whip-up Cabot Layered Broccoli Salad. “We all hear a lot about the … 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