Sign up Now For Fun-Filled Dairy-Focused Youth Lock-In
Youth ages 15 to 18 interested in exploring opportunities and aspects within the dairy industry are encouraged to sign up for Youth Leadership Derby, a weekend of fun and learning sponsored by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin.

Kohl, Obey Applaud Dairy Bill’s Signing
U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and Congressman Dave Obey applaud the President’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill.

Wisconsin Milk Up 5 Percent
Wisconsin’s milk production totaled 2.08 billion pounds in September, up 102 million pounds from September 2008.

September Milk Production Down
Milk production in the 23 major dairying states during September totaled 13.9 billion pounds, down 0.7 percent from September ‘08, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Holstein USA Plans Regional Meetings
Holstein Association USA has regional member meetings planned.

UW-Madison: Second in Judging Event
UW-Madison’s team white placed second among 13 national and regional dairy judging teams competing in the annual Accelerated Genetics Dairy Cattle Judging Contest.

Mentor Program Offered to Organic Farmers
A farmer-to-farmer mentoring program is being sponsored in 2010 by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES).

Producer-Handler Decision Victory For Farmers
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) says its “long-term objective of limiting the pricing advantage enjoyed by the largest farms that bottle their own milk is about to be realized” with the USDA’s decision to “close the loophole for the largest such bottlers.”

Dairy Shrine Holds Elections
The National Dairy Shrine has elected Corey Geiger as its new president.

Mikolayunas Joins Dairy Center As Sheep Expert
With Wisconsin positioned as the national leader in the number of dairy sheep farms and research stations, the Dairy Business Innovation Center has added a new dairy sheep specialist to further grow sheep milk production and meet consumer demand for specialty cheeses.

Karen Nielsen Named Director of Babcock Institute
The institutional leader in international dairy research, development and education has named a new director.