For ag and industry trade or consumer media inquiries, and to get the latest news on dairy checkoff in the Midwest, the Press Room is the place to check out. Find contact information for press to direct questions and interview requests. Scroll through press releases to read the latest updates on efforts to build demand for, and grow trust in, dairy.
For ag media related requests, contact Trish Scorpio, vice president, Corporate Communications, 651-788-5312.
For consumer media requests related to topics around sustainable nutrition or local events, contact Jennifer Voegele, Vice President, Dairy Experience – Marketing Communications, 651-401-6390.
Midwest Dairy, the organization representing 7,000 dairy families across the Midwest, announced that the Corporate Board of Directors has chosen Molly Pelzer as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Pelzer, who currently serves as Midwest Dairy’s chief experience officer, succeeds…
HURON, S.D. – More than 220,000 consumers will experience dairy at the South Dakota State Fair this year. From engaging in conversations with local dairy farmers and ambassadors to meeting Dairy Princess Ytsje Andringa and tasting hand scooped ice cream,…
St. PAUL, Minn. - Amy Kyllo (AMY KY-LOW), a 19-year-old college student from Byron, Minn., representing Olmsted County, was crowned the 66th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Aug. 21. Kyllo…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Food, friends and fun are annually abundant at the Minnesota State Fair – just like bottomless milk, creamy malts and flavorful cheese. This year, visitors to the fair have a variety of ways to celebrate the…
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – More than 315,000 attendees will experience dairy in new, exciting ways at the Nebraska State Fair this year. From engaging in conversations with local dairy farmers to meeting the Nebraska Dairy Princesses and tasting gelato, root…
DES MOINES, Iowa – Imagine sharing a meal made from recipes using locally-sourced ingredients off the farm, inside the historic Pioneer Livestock Pavilion during the Iowa State Fair. Iowa farmers are inviting 500 lucky guests to join them for Farm…
SEDALIA, Mo. – More than 400,000 will experience dairy in new, exciting ways at the Missouri State Fair this year. From celebrating the Gerken Dairy’s Center’s 20th birthday to engaging in conversations with local dairy farmers and tasting the Grilled…
Julie Hammerand, a 18-year-old from Sherrill, Iowa, was crowned the 66th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines tonight. Hammerand, daughter of Jerry and Lois Hammerand, will spend the year serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa's dairy…
From a cow made of butter to award-winning cream puffs, it’s time once again to celebrate all things dairy at the Illinois State Fair, happening August 8-18, 2019 in Springfield, Ill. Midwest Dairy invites visitors to come to the Dairy…
2019-20 Iowa Dairy Princess to be Crowned August 7 at Iowa State Fairgrounds ANKENY, Iowa – Eight young women involved with the Iowa dairy community will compete to win the title of 66th Iowa State Dairy Princess Wednesday, Aug. 7,…
A live Generation Z focus group, expert panels and round-table discussions challenged dairy farmers, processors and partners to think differently about meeting the changing needs of today’s consumers ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 26, 2019) – Last week’s Dairy Experience Forum…
2019 Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists. Front L to R: Elizabeth Golombiecki, Elizabeth Krienke, Lexie Lange, Brittney Tiede, Rachel Paskewitz. Back L to R: Kayla Biel, Amy Kyllo, Grace Jeurissen, Donna Honer, AnnaMarie Sachs. ST. CLOUD, Minn. –…