Checkoff News

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National Dairy Board Awards Scholarships to 12 College Students

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students pursuing degrees with a focus on dairy and...

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9/15/2026

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Dairy Checkoff Seeks Entries For 2027 New Product Competition

ROSEMONT, IL – Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is accepting entries for its 2027 New Product Competition, challenging undergraduate and graduate...

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9/1/2026

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Nurturing Next Generation of Innovators

There are certain events on the dairy checkoff calendar that I simply don’t want to miss. Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) New Product Competition is...

DMI Chair

Marilyn Hershey

3 min read

7/10/2026

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Utah State Wins Dairy Checkoff’s New Product Competition

ROSEMONT, Ill. – A team of food science students from Utah State University won first place in Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) New...

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6/24/2026

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We Continue to ‘Rally’ With Domino’s

Farmers understand the importance of partnerships. Whether it’s the relationships we build with neighbors, cooperatives or agribusinesses, we have...

DMI Chair

Marilyn Hershey

3 min read

5/28/2026

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Checkoff Brings ‘Body by Cheese’ To Life for National Cheese Day

ROSEMONT, Ill. – With consumers increasingly seeking protein-rich foods to support active lifestyles, the dairy checkoff is leveraging...

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5/28/2026

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Industry Leaders Focus on Progress At Sustainability Alliance Meeting

OAK BROOK, Ill. – More than 260 dairy value chain leaders – including 26 farmers – gathered April 28-30 for the 2026 Dairy...

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5/5/2026

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Dairy Management Inc. Board Launches Search for New CEO

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) today announced the formal launch of its search for a new president and chief executive...

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4/29/2026

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Leaders Elect Board Officers To Guide Dairy Checkoff Strategy

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry...

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4/28/2026

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Taking Time to Appreciate History of Dairy Promotion

Dairy farmers can appreciate those rare moments when we have time to just think behind the wheel of a tractor or skid steer.Like you, I use that...

United Dairy Industry Association Chair

Charles Krause

3 min read

4/10/2026