AFE Announces the Winner of the 2019 Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship

Established in 2002, the Paul Ecke, Jr. fund offers $5,000 a year for two years to one graduate student who demonstrates the skills and passion to become a leading floricultural scientist and educator. The scholarship honors the late Paul Ecke, Jr., who made significant contributions to the floriculture industry and believed strongly in research and education.

Darigold Expands Capabilities in Mexico

May 23, 2019 Darigold

Darigold Inc. announces the expansion of its operations in Mexico through the addition of in-market sales and logistics leaders. The new team will enhance customer service and integration with its Mexican customers. These key hires include Eugenio Massieu, director – Latin America; Mariana Lezama C., director – Mexico; Alma Leticia Casillas Torres, trade execution manager; and Sophie Gonzalez Revilla, senior execution coordinator.

IDFA Applauds New Round of Trade Mitigation Measures by USDA, Including Payments and Purchases to Benefit the Dairy Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $16 billion in relief to U.S. agriculture as retaliatory tariffs from trading partners continue to disrupt U.S. export activity. International Dairy Foods Association president and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., commended the announcement and appealed to the Administration to continue to focus on growing food and agricultural exports for dairy and other agriculture products.

Tennessee Milk Logo Gives Local Farmers a Chance, Shoppers a Choice

May 23, 2019 WVLT

Everyone pitches in at Hickory Corner Dairy in Speedwell, where dairy has been a family business for Jim and Ann Shipley since the 1980s. The dairy sells its milk exclusively via a milk cooperative to the Weigel’s stores, where now all of the milk carries a red Tennessee Milk label.

Ardent Mills Announces Investment in Denver Community Mill

May 23, 2019 Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills is launching a new set of capabilities within the existing mill in the popular River North Art District (RiNo) of Denver, Colorado. The mill’s new processing “muscle” will directly support The Annex by Ardent Mills (the Annex).