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World Milk Day – June 1
World Milk Day starts in summer, which is the season for fun in the sun and enjoying time outdoors. But as the temperature rises, so does the risk of dehydration…
It’s (Almost) World Milk Day!
June is a favorite at The Dairy Alliance, and for good reason! National Dairy Month is the time of the year for all areas of the dairy industry to be highlighted…
Dairy Farmers and Animal Care
This month, we are highlighting on our social channels some of our dairy farmers who know the importance of providing an environment that keeps their cows healthy, safe, and happy…
What’s This? Pronounce Your Cheeseboard Options
Southerners know how to host a shindig, but the Southern way of pronouncing party foods doesn’t always match up with how the rest of the world pronounces them…
Commitment of Excellence: The FARM Program
Dairy farming is hard work, speaking from experience. From my early days around my grandfather and father on our dairy farm to today’s producers…
Summer Must-Have: Mango-Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
If this smoothie bowl doesn’t make you want to go to the Bahamas, I don’t know what will. You can’t go wrong with the flavors of mango and pineapple for a sweet, tropical flavor to make you feel like you’re at the beach…
Zakai Zeigler and His Dunks On You Win
University of Tennessee basketball player Zakai Zeigler recently met Tennessee dairy farmers to celebrate milk following the spring Dunks On You contest…
Missing Out On Great Sleep? Dairy Foods Can Help!
Quality sleep is elusive for nearly one-third of Americans. If you sleep less than 7 hours a night, you’re short on sleep and probably feeling the immediate effects like difficulty focusing…
Choose Milk to Celebrate Your Graduate
Do you have a soon-to-be grad in your life? It doesn’t matter if it is college or preschool, graduation is a big event for everyone involved…
Treat Yourself on Eat What You Want Day with Dairy Foods
Food lovers, May 11 is National Eat What You Want Day! On this special day, treat yourself by eating what you want to eat, not what you should eat…
Dairy Foods Have Iodine for Prenatal Nutrition
In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s talk about prenatal nutrition and celebrate the important impact mom’s nutrition has on her developing child…
Why Dairy Families Choose Sustainable Practices
Dairy farmers make the most of the resources available to them. One part of sustainable practices is considering how to stay efficient regarding finances and resources…
Today’s the Best Day to Take Care of Your Bones
I’m about to become a grandma! Just typing those words widens my smile to the size of the Mississippi River…
Turn Cottage Cheese Into Strawberry Ice Cream
Ice cream is your typical go-to dessert when your sweet tooth just won’t go away and it’s a fan favorite on a hot summer day or even as a late-night snack…
Green Practices on Southeast Dairy Farms
As Earth Month ends, we are highlighting some of the initiatives and green practices on dairy farms in place across the Southeast region…
Milk Nutrition: Tap into Milk’s Strengths to Boost Your Game
Have you ever wondered what goes into fueling an athlete or the impact that it may have on their daily performance? Milk nutrition…
Dairy and the Environment: Keeping Air and Water Clean
In this series we have looked at common claims found online about dairy farming and the environment…
Mocha Milkshakes Are a Chocolate & Coffee Dream
You never have to worry about the afternoon slump with this sweet treat that you can never have enough of. This recipe is a twist on your normal cup of coffee – adding ice cream…
Every Day Is Earth Day for Dairy Farmers
Every April we celebrate Earth Day, a time to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet and all its natural resources for future generations…