Press Releases

Our press releases provide the latest news from Dairylea, including information on upcoming meetings and conferences, legislative work and special announcements. If you're looking for more information on any of the releases below, please contact Jennifer Huson at 1-800-654-8838, ext. 5598.

Media Advisory: Agriculture Leaders to Hold Press Conference on Impact of Mandatory E-Verify

Leaders from a range of agricultural organizations will hold a press conference this Thursday to emphasize that legislation making E-Verify mandatory for all employers must contain provisions to ensure a legal and stable farm labor workforce, The groups, members of the Agricultural Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR), will emphasize that failure to include these provisions directly threatens the viability of thousands of farms and could devastate economies across the country. Read More...

Statement: USDA Rule Will Implement Fairness in Promotion Programs

“On behalf of the Board of Directors and management team at Dairylea Cooperative Inc., I want to commend Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for his effort in finalizing regulation that will apply the promotion assessment to foreign dairy products. Read More...

Dairylea Cooperative Employees Celebrate American Agriculture

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – American agriculture is responsible for providing the necessities of everyday life… food, fiber, clothing and even fuel. That’s the message of National Ag Day, which was celebrated this year on March 15. Producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America gather on this day to celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. At Dairylea Cooperative Inc. headquarters, in East Syracuse, N.Y., it was no different. Read More...

Jim Madigan Speaks to Pennsylvania House Agriculture Committee

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – On February 11, Jim Madigan, dairy farmer from Towanda, Pa. and member of the Dairylea Cooperative Inc. Board of Directors, spoke in front of the Pennsylvania House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on the role dairy cooperatives play in the state’s dairy industry at a public hearing entitled, “From Cow to Consumer”. The hearing was held at the request of Rep. John Maher (R-40), to introduce Pennsylvania’s dairy industry to the Committee’s new members. Read More...

Dairylea's Management Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Meeting

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Ed Gallagher, Vice President of Economics and Risk Management for Dairylea Cooperative Inc., testified before the House Agriculture Committee this week to discuss the role of the over-the-counter derivatives’ (OTC) market in helping to manage commodity price risk. Read More...

Dairylea Cooperative CEO Elected Chairman of NCFC Executive Council

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – At its 82nd Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) announced that Gregory Wickham, chief executive officer of Dairylea Cooperative Inc., would serve as Chairman of the Executive Council. Read More...

2011 ACT Conference for Young Farmers Held in Conjunction with Board of Directors Meeting

LIVERPOOL, N.Y. – Dairylea Cooperative Inc. and Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s Northeast Area were proud once again

to sponsor the Advancing Cooperation Together (ACT) Conference. The conference, held January 12-14, at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, N.Y. welcomed participants from farms across the Northeast. This year’s conference was geared at leadership development and gave the young farmer participants an opportunity to sit in on a joint cooperative board meeting between DFA, Dairylea and St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, and socialize with farmer leaders and management staff. Read More...

Dairylea Cooperative Celebrates 103rd Annual Meeting

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – On October 12, Dairylea Cooperative Inc. hosted its 103rd Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, N.Y. The theme of this year’s meeting was “One Voice, One Goal, One Future” and the presentations gave more than 500 farmer-members and guests insight into the work going on to build consensus and strengthen the industry. While the last 24 months have been more than difficult for farmers, the speakers at this year’s Annual Meeting were united in speaking to the change we can look forward to in the coming years. Read More...

Dairylea Recognizes Six Youths with Leadership Scholarships

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Dairylea’s Leadership Scholarship is given annually to high school seniors and college-aged students who are pursuing careers in agriculture-related professions, exhibit outstanding leadership abilities and foster the spirit of cooperation. The monetary gift is used to help further education in the agriculture industry. Interested candidates are asked to respond to a number of essay questions and receive an exemplary letter of recommendation. Read about each of the winners below:
Katie Kurtz, Fleetwood, Pa.                       Kyle Donnan, Galway, N.Y.
Sara King, Waddington, N.Y.                    Molly Koerner, Portageville, N.Y.
Elizabeth Fullerton, Argyle, N.Y.               Loran Brubaker, Williamsburg, Pa.

Dairylea Honors Nine Farms for Milk Quality Management

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Dairylea Cooperative Inc. was proud to honor six member farms for achievements in milk quality management. For nearly 20 years, Dairylea’s quality program has recognized members whose herds produce outstanding raw milk. Each month, milk samples from every Dairylea member farm are tested and rated, based on strict industry criteria including the following: a somatic cell count (SCC) of 300,000 or less; a standard plate count of 10,000 or less; no added water; no growth inhibitors; no displeasing flavor, odor or appearance. The Milk Quality Management Award Program includes all Dairylea Cooperative members and member cooperatives from across the Northeast. Read about each of the winners below:
Balsam View Dairy, McDonough, N.Y.         Barron Farm, Ossian, N.Y.
Brabant Farm LLC, Verona, N.Y.                    Cedar Ridge Dairy, East Hampton, Ct.
Henderson Farms, Schaghticoke, N.Y.         Houde Family Farm, Barnet, Vt.
Timothy Northrop, York, N.Y.                        Eli and Fannie Stoltzfus, Narvon, Pa.
Lawrence Zimmerman, Roaring Springs, Pa.

Dairylea Members Honored with Distinguished Member Award

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Dairylea Cooperative Inc. recently honored six farm families as Distinguished Members. This award honors farms and families who have more than 50 years of membership with Dairylea Cooperative. The award was presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of Dairylea, held October 12 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, N.Y. The Cooperative, founded in 1907 as the Dairymen’s League, has always been at the forefront of dairy innovation and has taken a leadership role in bringing change to the industry. Today, Dairylea has a diverse membership that allows it to stand out among other cooperatives. Its long-term members helped shape Dairylea in the past and continue to affect change in the organization. Read about each of the winners below:
William J. Brooks, Hop Bottom, Pa.             Deckerdale Farm, Laurens, N.Y.
Hepatica Ridge Farm, Troy, Pa.                    John and Jan Frederick, Clifton Springs, N.Y.
David Wunder, Aurora, N.Y.                          Henry and Eric Huxtable, West Winfield, N.Y.

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