2021 Dairy Awards Press Release
nominate Dairy Industry leaders Visitor CONTACT: Tasha Bunting tbunting@ilfb.org 309‐557‐3703 For Immediate Release August 1, 2021 Nominate Dairy Industry Leaders for 2021 Recognition Awards BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2021 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy industry. The Dairy Industry Service Award and the Sustainability Award [...]
2021 IVET Recipient
ILFB Committee Selects Visitor Sydney is a second-year vet student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine. The IVET Committee unanimously agreed to offer Sydney Miller the IVET low-interest loan. She worked at Durbin Vet Clinic in Fayette County for over 2 ½ years. She grew up across the road from the Durbin Vet Clinic in the small rural town [...]
2021 IL Dairy Tech Tour Features Virtual On-Farm Tour
For more information: Tasha Bunting tbunting@ilfb.org 309-557-3703 For Immediate Release June 9, 2021 2021 Illinois Dairy Technology Tour Features Virtual On-Farm Tour BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and University of Illinois Dairy Extension will host a virtual on-farm tour of Hunter Haven Farms followed by a live Q & A panel discussion. The guided virtual tour will be led by farmer Scott Brenner and Drs. [...]
Illinois Dairy Brings Holiday Flavors
Illinois Dairies know what consumers like, and they delivered! When it comes to holidays, Illinois is dairy creative with flavors and gift ideas, according to our recent survey results. The holidays are different this year and many of us find comfort in family traditions such as food and gift ideas that bring a smile and warmth to our homes. We polled dairy processors who process and sell products on [...]
Save the Date for 2021 VIRTUAL Dairy Summit
The 2021 Illinois Dairy Summit will be held on Wednesday, February 3 and will be hosted virtually from 11:00am-2:00pm. The theme for the 2021 Summit is Protecting Your Milk Check During COVID & Beyond and will share the latest in dairy management information with dairy producers and industry personnel. COVID-19 brought abrupt shifts in the dairy industry and the supply chain. These shifts left producers frustrated and confused about milk prices and your milk check. Through it all, the dairy industry remained resilient and [...]
IMPA Milk Mail – Issue 75 – Fall 2020
Click here to view the Fall 2020 edition of IMPA Milk Mail!
IFB Selects 2020 IVET Loan Recipients
Sydney Bigger, Kansas State University Illinois Farm Bureau recently selected Mackenzie Michels, University of Illinois, and Sydney Bigger, Kansas State University, as recipients of the Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) program. “IVET helps reduce part of the financial burden of veterinary school and makes the decision to move back home upon completion of my degree even easier,” says Bigger, who grew up in Henderson County and [...]
Dairy Biz Innovation Alliance (DBIA) Grant Apps Due
The Dairy Business Innovation Center (DBIA) has released dates for all-new industry grants to help Midwest dairy producers and processors diversify, modernize or develop new products. Grant applications are due August 15, 2020. For More Information About DBIA WisCheeseMakers.org/DairyBusiness turbo.cdr.wisc.edu/dairy-business-innovation-alliance/ DBIA Contact Karen Nielsen, DBIA Program Coordinator | 608-265-1491 | knielsen@cdr.wisc.edu DBIA Press Release June 2020W2
MDA Virtual Dairy Experience Forum
This year’s forum is virtual which means you can hear from top industry leaders, network with others from across the supply chain and hear the latest insights into what is driving consumer demand for dairy, without ever leaving your home. The virtual conference will be held on Wednesday, July 15 from 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. and includes: A consumer panel providing real-time insight into shopper attitudes, beliefs and [...]
The federal dairy grant application is now available.
Are you a dairy farmer looking to diversify, expand, innovate, or are you looking for access to the food industry? Dairy Business Innovation Center (DBIA) established new industry grants to help Midwest dairy producers and processors diversify, modernize, or develop new products. DBIA will be distributing direct-to-business grants totaling $220,000. Grants will be awarded for projects in increments up to $20,000. Grant applications are open NOW! Apply at https://bit.ly/3efZ7hy [...]
Spring 2020 Milk Mail
The Spring Edition of Milk Mail hit mail boxes last week. The online version can be found here!
2020 Dairy Summit Photos
Photo Recap from the February 5, 2020 Dairy Summit Asmark Institute, Bloomington, IL
2020 DS Proceedings Booklet
Illinois Milk Producers Association and U of I Extension Present Dairy Summit Proceedings Booklet Part One Part Two
2020 Illinois Dairy Summit
Preregister HERE! Join us as we look forward to the challenges and opportunities for the Illinois dairy industry in 2020. Three regional dairy meetings are scheduled for Illinois. Program topics include feeding and research updates. REGIONAL DAIRY SUMMITS Tuesday, February 4 Kaskaskia College Life Long Learning Center 27210 College Road Centralia, IL Wednesday, February 5 Asmark Institute 14171 Carole Drive Bloomington, IL Thursday, February 6 Stephenson County Farm Bureau [...]
2020 DMC News Release
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment Ends Dec. 13, 2019
Farm Lives Matter – Look Out for One Another
By Corey Geiger, Managing Editor Despair, depression, or even a sense of no other way out of a problem can cause people to do the unthinkable — take their own life. In many instances, attempts to end one’s life are made in very short windows, suggest mental health experts. These short windows can make it difficult for family and friends to intervene with lifesaving mental health assistance. To make [...]