Midwest Dairy

04/07/2026

Midwest Dairy Board Chair Charles Krause (Krause Holsteins) shares with Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network more about the 2025 Annual Report, which provides dairy farmers a detailed look at how their checkoff dollars were invested across the 10-state region.

Tune into the interview by clicking the link below ⬇️

Midwest Dairy’s newly released 2025 Annual Report gives farmers a detailed look at how their checkoff dollars were invested across the ten-state region, with a focus on growing dairy demand, strengthening consumer trust, and supporting future industry leadership.

04/07/2026

🧀 April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and the Midwest Dairy team uses moments like this to spotlight the dairy farmers behind every delicious melt.

Check out the latest article with Woodbury Magazine featuring Midwest Dairy's Lisa McCann proudly sharing how farmers prioritize animal care, sustainability, and high‑quality milk — the foundation of every delicious grilled cheese — plus tips to make the perfectly crispy, gooey sandwich!

April is the time to celebrate an iconic comfort sandwich. Take a minute and think about what your perfect grilled cheese looks like. Is it

04/06/2026

Malorie Thorson, the 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way, has been traveling across Minnesota to connect with consumers of all ages and share dairy's story. Recently, she visited the fourth graders of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, who are also participating in Discover Dairy Adopt a Cow program! Students created their own makeshift TMR, played a high-stakes game of Dairy Jeopardy, and gained a deeper understanding of dairy.

It isn’t every day that royalty walks the halls of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, but this past Friday, March 20, the fourth-grade Bulldogs received a visit from a very special ambassador. Malorie T…

04/05/2026

It's ! Discover how checkoff is growing trust in dairy in Nebraska, specifically by educating educators about the science of dairy!

Midwest Dairy brought hands-on science to Nebraska classrooms, connecting educators with dairy-focused STEM lessons.

04/03/2026

🎓 Dairy’s next generation of leaders—this one’s for you!

Applications are now open for the 2026 National Dairy Board Scholarships, funded by America’s dairy farmers and importers. Eleven students will receive $2,500, and one standout applicant will earn the $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

Eligible students (sophomores–seniors in 2026–27) studying dairy‑related fields—like ag communications, nutrition, food science, marketing, business, and more—are encouraged to apply. 🐄📚

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST
🔗 Click the link in the first comment to learn more and apply

04/02/2026

Dairy came to life for basketball fans attending the 2026 Big 12 Fans Fest in Kansas City. Cody Sheets, Midwest Dairy Manager for Consumer Marketing Partnerships, shares how fans engaged with Dairy Does More, the checkoff's newest campaign. From strength challenges to reactions to giveaways, consumers learned there are so many reasons to enjoy dairy.

04/01/2026

Midwest Dairy Board Chair Charles Krause/Krause Holsteins shared an overview of the 2026 Midwest Dairy Annual Meeting, what was shared, and how you can get more information about your dairy checkoff’s efforts and results!

04/01/2026

Day 2 of the 2026 Annual Meeting is kicking off. Watch our Facebook and Instagram stories to keep up with everything behind-the-scenes!

03/31/2026

See how Midwest Dairy invested in building trust, driving demand, fueling research, and developing future dairy leaders across our 10‑state region.

Explore the 2025 Annual Report and see the results your dollars made possible ⬇️

Learn more about the projects and activations checkoff dollars supported throughout the 10-state region in the 2025 Annual Report.

03/31/2026

It’s time! We are about to kick off the 2026 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, MO! Dairy farmers and Midwest Dairy staff are gathering to discuss dairy innovation, check off results, and plan for the future. Stay tuned to our stories for behind the scenes action of the annual meeting!