Posted: July 8, 2008 at 7:17 pm
By News Editor
Calling all dairy plants in the U.S. and Canada - did you receive your entry forms for the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest? Be sure to enter your company’s products in this unique and competitive contest! Entries are due by August 8, 2008.
This year’s contest promises to be even bigger and better since it will be expanding to include a wider variety of dairy products: cheese, yogurt, ice cream, sour cream, sour cream based-dips, whipping cream, sherbet, buttermilk, butter, cottage cheese, whey, fluid milk and an innovative category. As an added bonus, this year’s contest will have 2 GRAND CHAMPIONS—a Grand Champion of cheese and butter (sponsored by Cheese Market News) and a Grand Champion for Grade A products and ice cream (sponsored by Dairy Foods).
A company may submit as many entries as they wish. All entry forms must be mailed to the Wisconsin Dairy Products Assn. by August 8, 2008. Once a company has submitted their entry forms and fees, they must ship their contest entries during the week of August 18-21, 2008.
Judging will take place on the following dates:
August 26 – ice cream, sherbet, whey products and creative/innovative technologies
August 27—cheese and butter
August 28—Yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, fluid milk, buttermilk, sour cream-based dips and whipping cream
After judging is concluded, all winners will be notified. The winning entries will then be auctioned off on Tuesday, September 30 at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. A portion of the auction proceeds will be used to fund the Dr. Robert Bradley Scholarship, which will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in the dairy industry.
Posted: April 20, 2008 at 12:27 pm
By News Editor
The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) is looking for a few good judges for their annual World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. The contest, held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo, is in its sixth year. Do you have what it takes to be a judge? Then be sure to get your resume to the WDPA by May 23, 2008!
This year’s contest will have 55 different categories, encompassing a wide range of dairy products that include, cheese, butter, milk, ice cream, yogurt, whey, cottage cheese, sour cream, whipping cream and more.
WDPA is issuing a “call for judges” for the championship dairy product contest. WDPA is seeking judges for these products:
Cheese and Butter – 10 judges needed
Yogurt – 2 judges
Ice Cream and Sherbet – 2 judges
Whey Products – 2 judges
Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream and Sour Cream Dips – 2 judges
Fluid Milk and Cultured Buttermilk – 2 judges
Interested parties should send their resumes to Wisconsin Dairy Products Assn, 8383 Greenway Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562.
Posted: March 24, 2008 at 9:22 pm
By News Editor
Wal-Mart Stores Inc is the latest and biggest retailer to declare that their private label milk will be rBST free. The move also includes the chain Sam’s Club.
Its private-label Great Value milk is now being sourced only from cows that have not been treated with artificial growth hormones, such as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST). The retailer said its Sam’s Club chain also is offering milk selections from suppliers that have pledged not to treat cows with rbST.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that milk from cows treated with rbST poses no risk to human health, Wal-Mart said it made the the change in response to customer demand.
Posted: February 7, 2008 at 2:59 pm
By Andy Vance
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued an Emergency Rule with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) that regulates on dairy labeling regarding recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), a supplement used for milk production. The issue of rBST labeling has become one of the hottest issues in Ohio agriculture, and Director of Agriculture Bob Boggs has taken the point on identifying a workable solution.
The rule will require any processor using a claim related to milk from cows not supplemented with rBST to to prove production claims are accurate through proper documentation (for example, producer-signed affidavits, farm weight tickets, and processing plant audit trails are among some of the supporting documents that must be readily available for ODA inspection). Perhaps more importantly, the rule requires such labels to also contain a contiguous, identically formatted U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disclaimer stating, “no significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rbST-supplemented and non-rbST-supplemented cows.” In other words, to quote the Director, the label will have to be on the same panel, the same size, the same font, the same color” as the marketing claim. In other words, this isn’t going to be like the surgeon General’s Warning on a pack of Camels.
In terms of the specifics of implementing the rule, the Governor has taken action to supplement the ODA rulemaking process:
Governor Ted Strickland signed an executive order today, issuing an emergency rule prohibiting the mislabeling of dairy products and defining what constitutes false and misleading labels for dairy products. The emergency rule, effective immediately, establishes acceptable, more consistent labeling practices for dairy marketing organizations and labeling entities pertaining to rbST.
The emergency rule provides guidance to the dairy industry and helps interpret the existing law contained in Ohio Revised Code 917.05 and 3715.60. These laws authorize ODA to take enforcement action if a dairy label contains false or misleading statements.
The emergency rule is in effect for 90 days while ODA completes the statutory rule-making process through the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review. As part of the process, a formal public hearing will be held to give stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the proposed rule.
ODA Dairy Chief Lewis Jones says there are roughly 40 processors in Ohio who will be affected by the rule. ODA estimates nearly 15% of milk produced in Ohio is a result of rBST use.
Posted: January 29, 2008 at 4:32 pm
By Chuck Zimmerman
The Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year was named by the International Dairy Foods Association and Dairy Today Magazine. Pictured are (l-r) The Fletcher family (Tyler, Melissa, Mikala and Charles) accept congratulations from IDFA Secretary Mike Reidy and Dairy Today Editor Jim Dickrell.
KBC Farms in Purdy, Mo., a member of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), was named the Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year. Operations Manager Charles Fletcher and his family received the award on Jan. 21 at the 2008 Dairy Forum in La Quinta, Calif. The award is co-sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association and Dairy Today magazine.
The award recognizes U.S. dairy producers who apply creativity, excellence and forward thinking to achieve greater on-farm productivity and improved milk marketing.
“DFA is proud of Charles and congratulates him and his family on this accomplishment,” says Randy Mooney, of Rogersville, Mo., first vice chairman of DFA’s Board of Directors. “Charles and his family farm are a real success story. We can all be inspired by his example of innovation and excellence.”
Charles operates KBC Farms with his family, where they milk 600 cows on two pasture-based dairies. His father, Gene, started the farm in 1969, and started a partnership with his sons and son-in-law in 1993. Charles is the managing partner and farms with his wife, Melissa, and their children: Tyler, 15 and Mikala, 10.
Posted: December 3, 2007 at 5:33 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations to Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) for claiming six awards in National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) annual cheese competition. Held on November 14th in Orlando, Fla. during the joint annual meeting of NMPF, the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and the United Dairy Industry Association, the contest is in its 25th year.
DFA was one of eight cooperatives recognized in 12 cheese categories. More than 120 entries were evaluated on taste, texture and appearance. National Milk’s contest has been held for more than 25 years. The winning cheeses were on display and sampled at a reception for nearly 1,000 dairy industry leaders.
“We are committed to producing top quality products, and it’s an honor to be recognized on the national level among our peer cooperatives,” says Mark Korsmeyer, president of DFA¹s Dairy Food Products Group. “The awards are a tribute to the staff from production and quality control to safety and maintenance the plant employees all contributed and share in this success.”
DFA received the following awards:
First Sliced Processed American Cheese, Yellow, Plymouth, Wis.
Second Sliced Processed American Cheese, White, Plymouth, Wis.
Second Soft Italian, Part Skim Mozzarella, Turlock, Calif.
Third Soft Italian, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Turlock, Calif.
Third Medium Cheddar, Corona Calif.
Third Monterey Jack, Corona, Calif.
Posted: October 9, 2007 at 6:23 pm
By News Editor
Congratulations are in order for the Penn State dairy judging team for taking top honors in the 87th Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo. The Cornell University team placed second overall, with Virginia Tech rounding out the top three. Twenty-three teams competed in this year’s contest.
Top Three Teams Overall
1. Penn State; 2533; coached by Dale Olver
Team members included Charlene Barlieb, Trisha Knight, David Wilson and Turner Swartz
2. Cornell University; 2510; coached by Galton and Winkelman
Team members included Dennis Miguel, Andrew Mason, Jenae Rinehart and Austin Copenhaver
3. Virginia Tech; 2475; coached by Barnes and Knowlton
Team members included Michael Bosley, Jill Craun, Sonja Galley and Aaron Horst
Overall Top 10 Individuals
1. Charlene Barlieb, 864, Penn State
2. Trisha Knight, 852, Penn State
3. Jenae Rinehart, 846, Cornell University
4. Andrew Mason, 845, Cornell University
5. Linda Behling, 842, UW Madison
6. Annie Sprecht, 836, Ohio State University
7. Sonja Galley, 832, Virginia Tech
8. John Kisst, 830, Cal Poly State University
9. Jill Craun, 828, Virginia Tech
10. John Mitchel, 828, University of Illinois
Posted: October 2, 2007 at 9:45 pm
By Cindy
The opening main event at the World Dairy Expo is the International Junior Holstein Show which this year had 188 entries.
Champion honors of the show went to Hillmont Durham Lyndi, exhibited by Luther Hillegass of Berlin, Penn. Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show was Kennvale Davis Holly shown by Hailey and Matt Mitchell of Lafollette, Tenn. Both champions were shown in the six-year-old and older cow class.
There were also 77 entries in the Central National Junior Ayrshire Show. Zachary Damrow of Juneau, Wis., exhibited the Grand Champion of the Central National Junior Ayrshire Show, held October 2, at the World Dairy Expo. The champion cow, Cedarvale Black China, placed first in the six-years-old & over class. Reserve Grand Champion honors were given to the winning four-year-old cow, Family Af-Ayr Kellogg Devine-ET shown by Sarah Borchardt of Caledonia, Ill.
Check for complete show results, which are posted as soon as they are available on the World Dairy Expo website.
2007 World Dairy Expo Photo Album
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Posted: October 1, 2007 at 7:21 pm
By News Editor
Congrats to Lyndsey Royek of Erie County is the new 2007-2008 Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess! Lyndsey was crowned on Saturday, September 29 at the 51st Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Pageant. Her royal court includes 1st Alternate Stephanie Beeman of Cumberland County and Sarah Weimer of Clarion-Venango Counties.
The contestants were judged on their public speaking skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality. Each contestant prepared a speech and skit promoting milk and dairy products, and participated in a personal interview with a panel of four judges. The new dairy promotion team will travel the state for the next year representing the dairy industry – the commonwealth’s top agricultural industry that contributes $4.2 billion to the economy.
A junior at Corry Area High School, Lyndsey is the daughter of Walter and Lisa Royek of Corry. The Royeks milk 55 Holsteins and Guernseys, of which Lyndsey owns six, on their 250-acre farm. Lyndsey is a member of her school’s swimming and soccer teams, and is active in 4-H and the Pennsylvania Junior Holstein and Guernsey associations. Her other hobbies include dancing, reading and showing cows. An avid dairy promoter, she hopes to attend Penn State University to earn a degree in marketing and pursue a career in the field.
Two alternates were chosen to support the Pennsylvania Dairy Princess. The First Alternate is 21-year-old Stephanie Beeman from Cumberland County. An honorable mention skit winner, Stephanie is a former state FFA officer and current sophomore at Harrisburg Area Community College. She plans to transfer to Penn State University next year to study agribusiness. Beeman is the daughter of Steven and Diane Beeman of Carlisle. Her grandfather and uncle operate dairy farms and she has raised dairy heifers.
Clarion-Venango County Dairy Princess Sarah Weimer was chosen as Second Alternate after being named one of two speech winners. Sarah’s parents are Mike and Cindy Weimer of Emlenton and they operate Solid Gold Holsteins and farm 162 acres. Sarah owns 14 Holsteins and Guernseys and is active in both breeds’ state junior associations, along with her county 4-H program. A senior at Keystone High School, Sarah is also enrolled in Clarion University’s early admission program after spending part of the summer traveling in Europe with another school program.
Posted: August 9, 2007 at 8:52 pm
By News Editor
Congrats to Leelanau Cheese Company for taking the Best in Show award at the 2007 American Cheese Society competition last week in Burlington, Vt. with their Aged Raclette. The entry beat out 1,200 cheeses to claim the prize.
It was the largest field in U.S. history, representing a 27% increase in entries over last year. Leelanau Cheese Co. owners Anne and John Hoyt make the semi-hard Swiss-style cheese at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay, using pasteurized milk from a single dairy farm to make the eight- to nine-pound wheels.
Raclette, which has a mild, nutty flavor, typically is served melted with cornichons, boiled potatoes and chunks of bread for dipping. The cheese is available at their shop at Black Star Farms. Their only metro Detroit retailer is Whole Foods Market.
Posted: July 6, 2007 at 7:20 pm
By News Editor
The North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) board of directors has elected four new board members and re-elected one incumbent board member.
NAIDC manages and operates one national and four regional contests. The 2008 national contest will be held April 4-5, in Madison, Wis. Regional contest dates and locations include: Northeast, Nov. 8-10, 2007, Concord, N.H.; South, Nov. 15-17, 2007, Baton Rouge, La.; Midwest, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2008, Merrillville, Ind.; and West, Feb. 28-March 1, 2008, Visalia, Calif.
New board members include:
Cherie Bayer, American Jersey Cattle Association, Columbus, Ohio;
Luciene Ribeiro, Diamond V Mills, Visalia, Calif.;
Jean Conklin, Yankee Farm Credit and dairy producer, Haverhill, N.H.;
Bruce Clark, Monsanto Dairy Business Lansing, Mich.
Kas Ingawa, North Carolina State University and Dairy Records Management Systems, Raleigh, N.C., was re-elected to his second term.
Larry Muller, Penn State University professor emeritus, University Park, Pa., was elected chair;
Barry Putnam, Genex, Ithaca, N.Y., was elected vice chair.
Other executive committee elections included: Ingawa as program chair, C. Hap Allen, Genex, Shawano, Wis., as publicity chair, and Clark as finance chair.
The remaining NAIDC board members include Miriam Weber-Nielsen, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.; Matt Budine, Progressive Dairy Solutions Inc., Oakdale, Calif.; Linda Hodorff, Second-Look Holsteins, Eden, Wis.; Dave Thorbahn, Select Sires, Plain City, Ohio; Todd Kranz, ABS Global, Dublin, Ohio; JoDee Sattler, DairyBusiness Communications, Hartland, Wis.; and Rob Sheffer, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Albany, N.Y.
Posted: June 20, 2007 at 6:59 pm
By News Editor
Nominations are now being accepted by the Iowa State Dairy Association for the Ralph Keeling Leadership Award. Applications are due July 16, 2007.
Nominations are open to educators, industry, and producers in the dairy field who have significantly contributed to the progress of Iowa’s dairy industry.
The award, presented annually since 1967, is in honor of the late Ralph Keeling. Mr. Keeling operated a successful dairy farm and business, devoting much of his time and talents to help the progress of Iowa’s dairy industry.
Presentation of the award will take place on Friday, August 10, 2007 during the Iowa State Fair. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Iowa State Dairy Association President Wayne Dykshorn will present the award.
Posted: June 19, 2007 at 6:19 pm
By News Editor
If I could choose one expo to attend, none would appeal to me more than the fifth annual Great American Dessert Expo and Coffeefest. My two favorite things, dessert and coffe in one place! This year’s expo was held in Atlanta, Ga. on June 1-3 and is the nation’s first trade show dedicated exclusively to the huge dessert industry. Part of the expo was the second annual competition, “Small Bite, Big Taste” contest.
Best New Products
Mercer’s Dairy
Mercer’s has created a wine ice cream that is both an elegant and sophisticated adult dessert. The first of its kind. This wine ice cream has up to 5% alcohol by volume yet it retains the texture and creaminess of a true ice cream.
Trish Pat, Nettie and Angel’s Gorgeous Grub
This warm delectable concoction is a myriad of rich, most decadent flavors & textures. The toffee incused sauce enveloping the tart green apple canopy marned with the sweet tongue teasing sponge is sublime! We dare you to Indulge!
Best Chocolate
Barry Callebaut
This 66% new single origin dark chocolate is bittersweet and lightly acidic and its fragrance unveils a delicious note of licorice.
Best Confection
Trish Pat, Nettie and Angel’s Gorgeous Grub
This exotic Sulky Combination of passion-fruit, apricot, mango and rich clotted cream coddled in marbled chocolate casing floating in passion fruit.
Best Pastry
DePree Rum Cakes LLC
The recipe for our traditional Rum Cake was handed down from generation to generation. Our cakes are hand made with all the finest natural ingredients to bring you the best cake you will ever eat.
Posted: May 7, 2007 at 4:57 pm
By News Editor
The winners of the Third Annual American Artisanal Treasure Awards, presented by the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, have been announced. This star studded event was created by Norbert Wabnig, the proprietor of the store, which has been in operation since 1967 and hosted numerous Hollywood A-listers.
“The American Artisanal Treasure Awards is my way of saying thank you to these fine artisans, many of whom are pioneers in their category,” Wabnig says. Each winner received a custom designed cheese cabinet autographed by the judges.
To choose the winners, Wabnig assembled a stellar panel of judges including Evan Kleiman, Chef and Host of KCRW’s “Good Eats;” Hans Goplen, Executive Chef, The Farm of Beverly Hills; Kit Rachlis, Editor in chief, Los Angeles Magazine; Mona Harrington, Chef, Culinary Institute of America; John Larroquette, Actor; Mike Kassar, Fromagier, Spago Beverly Hills; Sharon Palmer, Cheesemaker, Nanny Udderly’s Healthy Family Farms; and Deborah Racine, Public Relations.
The Winners:
• Soft Goat’s Milk: Hoja Santa
Cheesemaker: Paul Lambert, Mozzarella Cheese Company, Texas
• Firm Goat’s Milk: Tequila Abbey
Cheesemaker: Nancy Patton, Haute Goat Creamery, Texas
• Soft Cow’s Milk: Holy Cow
Cheesemaker: Chef John Folse, Bittersweet Plantation, Louisiana
• Washed Rind Cow’s Milk: Winnimere,
Cheesemaker: Mateo Kehler, Jasper Hill Farm, Vermont
• Firm Cow’s Milk: Appalachian
Cheesemaker: Helen Feete, Meadow Creek Dairy, Virginia
• Cow’s Milk Aged Cheddar: Hook’s 12 Year Cheddar
Cheesemaker: Tony & Julie Hook, Hook’s Cheese Company, Wisconsin
• Firm Sheep’s Milk: Pozo Tomme
Cheesemaker: Christine & Jim Maguire, Rinconada Dairy, California
• Blue: Rogue River Blue
Cheesemaker: Cary Bryant & David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery, Oregon
Posted: April 26, 2007 at 7:16 pm
By News Editor
This is the latest of several releases I’ve posted on U.S. cheesemakers shining in competitions, both domestic and internationally. It leads me to believe - we have some pretty amazing cheesemakers in this country, and that’s something to be mighty proud of! Here, we learn more about the master craftsmen from Wisconsin.
At the March 2007 United States Championship Cheese Contest, the nation’s largest and toughest technical cheesemaking competition, Wisconsin’s Master Cheesemakers were well represented among top-tier winners. These veteran craftsmen have completed the rigorous three-year Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® training program and, as a result, routinely make a strong showing in national and international competitions.
In total, 12 Wisconsin Masters won 22 awards, and cheeses produced by or with the involvement of Master Cheesemakers won 15 percent of all Best of Class medals at the contest. Sponsored biennially by the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association, the event this year drew a record 1,158 entries from all across the country.
Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers winning top awards at the 2007 United States Championship Cheese Contest were:
* Ron Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe: Best of Class, Muenster
* Sid Cook, Carr Valley Cheese, La Valle: Best of Class, Vergin Pine Native Sheep; Bronze Award, Cranberry-Chipotle Cheddar; Bronze Award, Applewood Smoked Cheddar; Bronze Award, Snow White Goat; Bronze Award, Black Sheep Truffle; Bronze Award, Cocoa Cardona; Bronze Award, Cave Aged Marisa
* Gary Grossen, Babcock Dairy Plant, Madison: Best of Class, Gouda
* Kerry Henning, Henning’s Cheese, Kiel: Best of Class, Heritage Colby; Best of Class, Tomato Basil Cheddar
* Roger Krohn, Trega Foods, Luxemburg: Bronze Award, Low-Moisture Whole-Milk Mozzarella
* Randy La Grander, La Grander’s Hillside Dairy, Inc., Stanley*: Bronze Award, Colby Longhorn; Bronze Award, Monterey Jack Longhorn
* Terry Lensmire, Trega Foods, Luxemburg: Best of Class, Part-Skim Mozzarella; Best of Class, Provolone
* Jake Niffenegger, Lactalis USA, Belmont*: Bronze Award, Brie
* Myron Olson, Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe: Best of Class, Limburger
* Daniel Stearns, Trega Foods, Weyauwega: Best of Class, Mild Cheddar
* Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy, Brodhead: Bronze Award, Havarti
* Joe Widmer, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Theresa*: Bronze Award, Washed-Rind Brick Cheese Cold Pack
* Bob Wills, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain*: Bronze Award, Pesto Cheddar
* Indicates Masters who participated on winning cheesemaking teams.
Posted: March 28, 2007 at 4:50 pm
By News Editor
More news about outstanding U.S. cheesemakers! This time its the results of the 2007 World Cheese Awards, judged in London last week. Fiscalini Cheese Co., Modesto, Calif. had a major victory with their Bandage Wrapped Extra mature cheddar. Click here to see all of the results.
A variety of U.S. cheeses earned high praise — and medals — from judges at the World Cheese Awards in London last week. In all, 23 U.S. artisan cheese makers earned 42 medals —13 gold, 17 silver and 12 bronze. Winners were showcased at the International Food and Drink Exhibition, which attracts more than 25,000 trade buyers, retailers and restaurateurs.
The United States proved its strength in the cheddar and mozzarella categories, winning 14 medals between the two. Significantly, Bandage Wrapped Extra Mature, an aged cheddar from Fiscalini Cheese Co., Modesto, Calif., won the Wyke Farms Trophy for the show’s “Best Extra Mature Traditional Cheddar.”
“This is a major coup for Fiscalini. It is the first time ever that an overseas cheddar has won this class or trophy,” says Bob Farrand of the UK Cheese Guild, and chairman of the contest.
“To be able to go into Britain, where cheddar has been produced for hundreds of years, and claim top honors for U.S. cheddar, is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of our specialty-cheese artisans,” says Marc A.H. Beck, senior vice president of marketing for the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), one of the contest sponsors. “When cheese buyers from around the world see the accolades we receive year-after-year at this prestigious contest, they understand that U.S. cheese is as good or better than cheese produced anywhere.”
U.S. specialties, from blue to gouda to brie, also were recognized. Marin French Gold, a triple crème brie made by Marin French Cheese Co., Petaluma, Calif., won the U.S. Dairy Export Council Trophy as the “Best U.S. Cows’ Milk Cheese.”
Posted: March 28, 2007 at 4:41 pm
By News Editor
The 2007 U.S. Cheese Championships, held in Wisconsin this month, has posted this year’s winning cheesemakers. Winners will be honored April 19, 2007, at a gala Awards Banquet during the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
United States Champion
New York cheddar, extra sharp
Made by Ken Root
McCadam Cheese
Chateaugay, NY
Champion Round Score: 99.1
First Runner-Up
Roth’s Private Reserve
Made by Team Grand Cru
Roth Kase USA Ltd.
Monroe, WI
Champion Round Score: 98.82
Second Runner-Up
Mascarpone
Made by Luis Miramontes
Sorrento Lactalis
Nampa, ID
Champion Round Score: 98.811
Posted: November 27, 2006 at 4:26 pm
By Chuck Zimmerman
Student athletes need to listen up and drink a little bit of milk while they’re at it. It’s time once again for the SAMMY competition.
High school seniors who drink milk may find that their healthy nutrition habits can help them pay for college. Today, the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign, in partnership with USA Today, launched the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) awards, which recognizes 25 high school senior student athletes who have excelled in academics, athletics, community service and leadership with college scholarships.
The contest, celebrating its 10th year, educates teens on the impact of what they drink — along with staying active and eating right — by rewarding 25 extraordinary students who are succeeding both in the classroom and on the field while staying healthy with milk. Applications are now available at http://www.bodybymilk.com/ . Winners will receive a $7,500 scholarship, attend a special awards ceremony at The Milk House at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, and appear in a special milk mustache ad in USA Today.
Posted: November 27, 2006 at 3:45 pm
By Chuck Zimmerman
You always see the awards at the show but there’s work to do long before we get there. Let’s start with nominations. It’s time to think about who should be nominated for the World Dairy Expo recognition awards.
Outstanding leaders from across the international dairy industry are being sought for World Dairy Expo’s annual recognition awards. “We’re encouraging people to nominate someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership,” says general manager, Tom McKittrick. “Recognizing these individuals during World Dairy Expo showcases the leadership present in the dairy industry and adds to the excitement of Expo.” Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2007 in the four following categories:
Industry Person of the Year, Dairyman of the Year, Dairy Woman of the Year, International Person of the Year
Individuals will be honored at the Dinner with the Stars during World Dairy Expo, October 2-6, 2007, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Nominations are due February 1, 2007. Official applications are available online at www.worlddairyexpo.com , through the World Dairy Expo office by calling 608-224-6455 or via email at wde@wdexpo.com.
Posted: November 19, 2006 at 4:04 pm
By Chuck Zimmerman
I always wait to get a picture since they say more than words sometimes. Betty Janine Thompson, Chandler, Okla., has been crowned the 2006 National Jersey Queen. This is Betty and her escort during the All American Show, Brett Barlass. Brett was the winner of the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest this year.
Thompson, active in Jersey youth projects for over 13 years, was presented the crown by 2005 National Jersey Queen Sara LaFever on November 4, 2006 during the All American Junior Banquet in Louisville, Ky. She will represent Jersey breeders throughout the United States for the next year with her participation in events such as the Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, World Dairy Expo and The 55th All American Jersey Show & Sale.
Betty is a high school senior and a concurrent education student at Oklahoma State University considering a double major in animal science and elementary education. Her speaking skills and leadership ability have led to her being elected President of the Oklahoma Junior Jersey Cattle Club, the Northeast District of the Oklahoma 4-H program, and of her senior class at Davenport High School.
The National Jersey Queen contest lasted two days with 11 young women from across the country competing for the coveted crown. Participants had to pass a general dairy knowledge test, were interviewed by a panel of judges, and prepared a two-minute video presentation that demonstrated their ability to represent the Jersey breed through public speaking.
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