U.S. dairy suppliers will be tested next year, as drought diminishes milk supply and ag production around the world, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council. As of Oct. 2, 40 percent of the contiguous U.S. was classified as being in “severe” drought or worse. As bad as that number sounds, it hadn’t been that low since early July. The U.S. remains mired in the worst drought since the 1930s and it is having a momentous impact on the U.S. and global food industries.

HubSpot, an online marketing software company, gave kudos to the California Milk Processor Board in its recent article “10 companies that totally nailed their taglines.” HubSpot called the “Got Milk?” campaign “one of the longest-lasting campaigns ever” and pointed out that few people remember that it was launched by CMPB.

The American Society of Animal Science believes that our society must remain a leading source of scientific information on animal well-being and the contributions of animals to human health. To achieve that goal, the ASAS has pinpointed a need to facilitate effective communication among academia, industry, government agencies, consumers and other stakeholders to reach consensus regarding science-based issues affecting animal production.

Accounting firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and the Wisconsin State Energy Office (SEO) have partnered to develop an action plan aimed at assisting dairy farms and cheese-making facilities reduce waste, reduce land spreading, curb impacts on local wastewater facilities and harness available energy sources. The goal was to create a win-win situation for Wisconsin’s cheese makers and dairy farmers by demonstrating that waste, as an alternative energy source, can generate new sources of revenue and support operational growth.

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) met in Madison, Wisconsin, Oct. 7-8. Following extensive industry discussion and planning, CDCB is moving forward ensuring the future leadership position for the U.S. dairy industry in genetic evaluations and management benchmarks. Through collaboration within the U.S. dairy industry, CDCB’s plan will uphold the U.S. gold standard in developing and delivering high quality dairy genetics and management tools to dairy producers.

Kimberley Morrill, Ph.D Canton, New York Regional Dairy Specialist Cornell Cooperative Extension

Shane St. Cyr Plattsburgh, New York Training and Field Support Manager SCR Dairy, Inc.

Bethany Fisher Lubbock, Texas Calf and Heifer Specialist Purina Animal Nutrition

Deb Barlament Green Bay, Wisconsin Development Director Dairy Business Association (DBA)

Christine Reitsma Sauk Centre, Minnesota 59th Princess Kay of the Milky Way Midwest Dairy Association www.facebook.com/PrincessKayOfTheMilkyWay