Why would the checkoff be involved in dairy food safety? How does this help dairy farmers sell more dairy?

Listen as Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications, discusses how the checkoff is helping the dairy industry increase food safety education with Tim Stubbs, Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Product Research for Dairy Management Inc. They also chat about the food safety resources available to processors and dairy farmers who are interested in creating their own dairy products, such as artisan cheese making and ice cream.

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To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Host & Guest:

· Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications, Dairy Management Inc.

· Guest: Tim Stubbs, Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Product Research, Dairy Management Inc.

Where do global food companies find the next big innovative consumer food product? They attend the Natural Products EXPO WEST conference, where over 65,000 attendees check out over 3,000 food vendors' innovations.

Listen as Marla Buerk, Executive Vice President of Global Innovation and Insights for Dairy Management Inc., and Norrie Wilson, DMI Global Innovation And Insights Consultant, discuss how the national dairy checkoff engaged with Expo West attendees by sharing new dairy product innovation samples and presented a new study on consumer health perceptions.

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To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Host & Guest:

· Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications, Dairy Management Inc.

· Guest: Marla Buerk, Executive Vice President of Global Innovation and Insights, Dairy Management Inc.

· Guest: Norrie Wilson, DMI Global Innovation And Insights Consultant, Dairy Management Inc.

Do consumers think that dairy is sustainable? Does this influence their purchasing of dairy products? What's the checkoff doing about it?

Listen as MVP Dairy's Director of Marketing and Communications Allison Ryan discusses how the checkoff is sharing the dairy farmer sustainability story with Heather Oldani, Group EVP, Head of Marketing Communications & Affairs for Dairy Management Inc. Allison and Heather will discuss how the "See Dairy Differently" campaign is changing how thought leaders think of dairy products and what the campaign will focus on promoting next.

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To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Host & Guest:

· Host: Allison Ryan, Director of Marketing and Communications, MVP Dairy

· Heather Oldani, Group EVP, Head of Marketing Communications & Affairs for Dairy Management Inc.

What trends are we seeing with dairy products developed for exports? Does unique branding and logos for dairy products make a difference in the exports market? Can you tell us more about the new Singapore Dairy Center of Excellence?

These were a few of the questions dairy farmers asked during the 2023 Joint Annual Meeting. On this podcast, William Loux, Vice President, Global Economics Affairs at U.S. Dairy Export Council, and Vikki Nicholson-West, Senior Vice President Global Ingredients Marketing and Executive Director USDEC Singapore Ltd at US Dairy Export Council answered these questions and more.

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To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Host & Guest:

Host: Charles Krause, MN Dairy Farmer – Farmer Relations Chair

Guest: William Loux - Vice President, Global Economics Affairs at U.S. Dairy Export Council

Guest: Vikki Nicholson-West - Senior Vice President Global Ingredients Marketing and Executive Director USDEC Singapore Ltd at US Dairy Export Council

How did U.S. dairy exports affect the market in 2023 and what does the future hold for dairy exports in 2024 and beyond? What is the checkoff doing globally to help promote and grow international consumer trust in U.S. dairy?

Listen as Minnesota dairy farmer and Farmer Relations Committee Chair Charles Krause discusses U.S. dairy exports with William Loux, Vice President, Global Economics Affairs at U.S. Dairy Export Council, and Vikki Nicholson-West, Senior Vice President Global Ingredients Marketing and Executive Director USDEC Singapore Ltd at US Dairy Export Council. Vikki and Will highlight the importance of the international market and how partnerships and collaboration facilitate the US Dairy Export Council's mission. Learn why global relationships between partners, co-ops, processors, and checkoffs are the bedrock of a thriving dairy export strategy.

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To learn more about the national and local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Host & Guest:

· Host: Charles Krause, MN Dairy Farmer – Farmer Relations Chair

· Guest: William Loux - Vice President, Global Economics Affairs at U.S. Dairy Export Council

· Guest: Vikki Nicholson-West - Senior Vice President Global Ingredients Marketing and Executive Director USDEC Singapore Ltd at US Dairy Export Council

Listen as Marilyn Hershey, DMI's chair, and Barb O'Brien, DMI's CEO and President, discuss the 2023 National Dairy Checkoff Year-In-Review with Scott Wallin, DMI's VP of Industry Media Relations. They will go over the highlights and challenges of this year's checkoff programs including our restaurant and retail partnerships, health and wellness education and collaborations, consumer promotions, international promotions, and the new direction of the Fuel Up youth wellness programs. Tune in to find out!

To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Host & Guest:

· Guest: Marilyn Hershey, Dairy Management Inc. Chair and Pennsylvania Dairy Farmer

· Guest: Barb O'Brien, Dairy Management Inc. CEO and President

· Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Industry Media Relations

A new dairy checkoff growth program, in collaboration with pizza partners, is set to boost cheese consumption by over 12 million pounds, primarily focusing on international markets. On the domestic front, Domino's has introduced Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread to its menu. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has supported Domino's, including consumer research for the successful launch of this product, and they plan to work on an enhanced loyalty program.

Listen as Paul Ziemnisky, DMI's EVP of Global Innovation Partnerships discusses the checkoff's new cheese program with Scott Wallin, DMI's VP of Industry Media Relations. Restaurant partnerships are a collaborative effort and a powerful means to enhance the dairy industry's presence in the global food market. Tune in to find out!

To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Host & Guest:

Guest: Paul Ziemnisky, Executive Vice President of Global Innovation Partnerships at Dairy Management Inc.

Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Industry Media Relations

Much has changed in the world since the pandemic, including dairy consumption at schools. Has it gone up or down? How does dairy consumption at school affect home consumption and vice versa? What should the dairy industry be focused on when it comes to children's nutrition and youth wellness? What does this new research tell us about our Fuel Up program, the largest health and wellness program in schools?

Listen as New York dairy farmer, United Dairy Industry Association board member, and National Dairy Council Chair Audrey Donahoe discusses the checkoff's new youth wellness research with Anne Warden, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Affairs at Dairy Management Inc., and Tim Joyce, Principal at ZS. They will chat about what the research says and how it will guide the dairy industry's efforts to help kids, schools, and dairy farmers. Tune in to find out!

To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Dairy Farmer Hosts:

• Farmer Host: Audrey Donahoe

Dairy Farmer Guests

• Farmer Guest: Anne Warden, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Affairs at Dairy Management Inc.
• Farmer Guest: Tim Joyce, Principal at ZS

Sustainability is a term that gets used often in food marketing, by politicians and thought leaders but what does it really mean to dairy farmers and the dairy checkoff. Listen as Georgia dairy farmer Adam Graft has a conversation with former National Dairy Board member and California dairy farmer Steve Maddox and Stephanie Masiello Schuette, Director of Environment Research for Dairy Management Inc., about why it's important for the dairy farmers to be involved in sustainability practices as well as how the checkoff is helping with dairy farming sustainability practices and measurement. They will also discuss the future of dairy sustainability and current research projects. Tune in to find out!

To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.

Dairy Farmer Hosts:

· Farmer Host: Adam Graft

Dairy Farmer Guests:

· Farmer Guest: Steve Maddox, CA dairy farmer and former National Dairy Board member

· Farmer Guest: Stephanie Masiello Schuette, Director of Environmental Research for Dairy Management Inc.

You may have heard that dairy is dead but this couldn't be further from the truth. Dairy is a powerhouse in marketplace. Listen as Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood talks with Paul Ziemnisky, Executive Vice President of Global Innovation Partnerships at Dairy Management Inc., and Madlyn Daley, Senior Vice President of Consumer & Market Insights for Dairy Management Inc., about how dairy products are doing in the marketplace as well as how the national and local checkoffs are helping to drive dairy innovation and grow sales at retail and restaurants. We'll also get to hear about exciting new fluid milk products and what consumers are really looking for in dairy. Tune in to find out!

To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.