New Bill Could Bring Whole Milk Back To School Lunches
U.S. dairy producers received some good news when the Senate Ag Committee unanimously approved a bill expanding milk options in school lunch menus.
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Resolution Looks To Designate June As National Dairy Month
On Monday, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution to designate June as National Dairy Month. House Resolution 257 is sponsored by New York Republican Representative Claudia Tenney.
“With Idaho being the third-largest dairy-producing state, the dairy industry plays a significant role in our economy," Simpson said this week. "Designating June ...
Dairy Is A Key Piece Of Idaho’s Overall Economy
June is National Dairy Month, a time to highlight the industry’s impact on communities across the country.
“Agriculture is still the backbone of Idaho's economy, especially in rural communities," noted Rick Naerebout is CEO of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association. "You get outside the Trea...
Dairy Management, Inc., Showcasing the Resilience of the U.S. Dairy Industry
In celebration of June Dairy Month, Dairy Management, Inc., as well as state and regional checkoff teams across the country, are showcasing dairy’s resilience and community impact during COVID-19. The effort kick off on June 1st, which is World Milk Day, with a video titled “Raising Gallons.” It featu
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U.S. Dairy Rallying Coast to Coast Against Child Hunger
June is Dairy Month, so the U.S. dairy community will build on its commitment to nourish people by joining forces with Feeding America to address food instability and child hunger. One in six U.S. children faces hunger, with the problem getting worse in the summer as many don’t have access to school meal programs. The ...
Dairies Have A Big Impact On Washington’s Economy
June is National Dairy Month. While the month is a time to remind consumers about the great options in milk, cheese and ice cream, Dan Wood, executive director of the Washington state Dairy Federation said it’s also a good time to say thank you to the impact dairy farmers have on the Evergreen state.
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The USDA Kicks Off National Dairy Month
The USDA's Gary Crawford lifts a tall class of milk to the month of June.
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Oregon Dairy Celebrates National Dairy Month
Earlier this week we told you about dairy farmers in Washington. Today we look at Oregon’s billion-dollar dairy business.
Senior Director of Communications for the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council Josh Thomas said the state is home to more than 125,000 cows with 240 dairy farm families, and they cover everything from milk to cheese to ice cream and much more.
“The v...
National Dairy Month Highlights Washington’s Dairy Farmers
June is National Dairy month and the Dairy Farmers of Washington are using it to showcase the many dairy farmers throughout the state.
Director of Consumer Communications Blair Thompson highlighted a recent survey by WSU indicating the direct value of dairy farming, noting that there are more layers.
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